~ An English Bow Porcelain Figure Of A Putti Holding Basket With Flowers ~
~ Standing On A Prong Scroll, Marked c.1760 ~
The figure stands raised on a scroll work base heightened with gilding and stands centrally amidst leafy bocage applied with flowers. The putti holds two flowers in each hand with a basket containing more flowers. The figure is wearing a floral garland and chaplet. It is very finely painted in coloured enamels and has a red dagger and anchor mark painted to the back and is believed to date from around 1760.
~ Bow ~
Bow figures originated around 1745. Thomas Frye and his silent partner, Edward Heylin, owned the patent. Their British factory made everyday, practical items, but will always be remembered for their porcelain figurines.
~ Dimensions ~
The figure is 5.25 inches (13.25cm) tall by 2.75 inches (7cm) wide and the base diameter is approx. 2.75 inches (7cm). The total weight is 230 grams.
~ Condition ~
The condition of the figure is very decent. It has typical losses to the leaves and flowers around the bocage and on the basket. The figure has been restored to the foot and the back of the tree. The losses are certainly not extensive and do not detract from this fine, rare and highly desirable figure.
