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Pair of Very Large Royal Worcester Figures Mounted on Circular Rustic Bases
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Pair of Very Large Royal Worcester Figures Mounted on Circular Rustic Bases

1900 - 1920
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Circa 1900. Rare pair of very large Royal Worcester figures mounted on circular rustic bases. A neo classical female figure playing the tambourine whilst a male with draped clothes is carrying a torch. Minor finger repair to female figure.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated these Royal Worcester Porcelain Figures to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA949223
Dealers Internal Reference
11368
Description
Circa 1900. Rare pair of very large Royal Worcester figures mounted on circular rustic bases.
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A neo classical female figure playing the tambourine whilst a male with draped clothes is carrying a torch.
Georgian Antiques

Minor finger repair to female figure.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Royal Worcester Porcelain Figures to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA949223
Dealers Internal Ref
11368
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A late Victorian Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain figure depicting a male classical figure holding a thyrsus and wearing a grapevine wreath.
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Archive I A late Victorian Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain figure depicting a male classical figure holding a thyrsus and wearing a grapevine wreath.

Pair of Very Large Royal Worcester Figures Mounted on Circular Rustic Bases

Archive II A late Victorian Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain figure depicting a male classical figure holding a thyrsus and wearing a grapevine wreath. View II
Archive III A late Victorian Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain figure depicting a male classical figure holding a thyrsus and wearing a grapevine wreath. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain figure depicting a male classical figure holding a thyrsus and wearing a grapevine wreath. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain figure depicting a male classical figure holding a thyrsus and wearing a grapevine wreath. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain figure depicting a male classical figure holding a thyrsus and wearing a grapevine wreath. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain figure depicting a male classical figure holding a thyrsus and wearing a grapevine wreath. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain figure depicting a male classical figure holding a thyrsus and wearing a grapevine wreath. View VIII
Archive IX A late Victorian Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain figure depicting a male classical figure holding a thyrsus and wearing a grapevine wreath. View IX
Archive X A late Victorian Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain figure depicting a male classical figure holding a thyrsus and wearing a grapevine wreath. View X
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A late Victorian Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain figure depicting a male classical figure holding a thyrsus and wearing a grapevine wreath.
Pair of Very Large Royal Worcester Figures Mounted on Circular Rustic Bases
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A late Victorian Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain figure depicting a male classical figure holding a thyrsus and wearing a grapevine wreath.
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  • ObjectPorcelain Figures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Classical Revival
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlush Ivory
  • MotifsGrapevine wreath, Thyrsus staff, Draped garment, Gilded accents
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

Dating from the Victorian Classical Revival period around 1900, this large Royal Worcester porcelain figure depicts a classical male subject wearing a grapevine wreath with green and pink leaves and purple grapes. The figure has a blush ivory finish with gilded accents, and carries a thyrsus staff topped with a golden pinecone shape wrapped in a pale pink ribbon, while wearing a draped brown garment over one shoulder. The sculpture stands 77 cm high and 45 cm deep. Placed atop a sideboard in a living room, hallway or dining room, the piece introduces classical sculptural form and soft earthy colour tones to an interior space. The detailed modelling includes muscular anatomical carving on the raised arm and torso, a smiling facial expression, and intricate texture in the hair and headwear. The neutral backdrop helps highlight the detailed painting and modelling characteristic of the manufacturer's output from this era.

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Blush ivory porcelain is a distinctive matte porcelain body produced by Royal Worcester from the late nineteenth century into the early twentieth century. It features a soft ivory tint applied to the ceramic body, decorated with subtle pastel painting, burnished gilding, and classical or botanical subjects.

Figures were created using slip-casting techniques with liquid porcelain poured into plaster moulds. After initial firing, the pieces received hand-applied blush glazes, coloured enamels, and liquid gold highlights before undergoing multiple kiln firings to set the colours.

Authentic items feature printed factory marks on the underside, typically depicting a printed crest with dots or letters indicating the date of manufacture. Registration numbers and shape numbers are frequently impressed or printed alongside the maker mark.

Position porcelain figures as sculptural focal points on a dark wood sideboard, marble mantelpiece, or within a glass display cabinet. Pair them with clean-lined modern backdrops to allow the intricate hand-painted details and historic forms to stand out.

Dust gently using a clean, soft cosmetic brush or microfibre cloth to avoid lifting gilding or painted enamels. Avoid immersing the figures in water, and never use abrasive detergents or chemical cleaners on unglazed or gilded surfaces.
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