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Harlequin and Columbine Dancing, Chelsea, circa 1755

About the Item

One of the best: Harlequin & Columbine Dancing, after the Meissen figure, from the series of characters from the Commedia dell'Arte.
  • Creator:
    Chelsea Porcelain (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.125 in (18.1 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1755
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Harlequin's leg reattached; chip to base restored. All done recently and invisibly.
  • Seller Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 50131stDibs: LU3151312149531
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