Bow Porcelain Figure

as her future and fortune is being read by an exotic, enigmatic, bearded figure, apparently a foreign

a cage. The Bow Porcelain factory was the first English porcelain producer; these early works are

Bow produced a similar figure decorated with playing cards, intended as Columbine, who was certainly

A classic example of early bow porcelain. The figure is of a Dominican Nun, and is based on a

From the Commedia dell’arte, shown seated on a tree stump and playing her favourite instrument. Probably after Kandler, who described the model as a Tyrolean maiden playing a lyre. ...

One of Bow's theatrical figures. The actress Mrs Catherine (Kitty) Clive, 1711-1785, as Mrs Riot

, patron of commerce, thieves and eloquence, shown in the figure by the bales, scrolls, quills, inkwell

Probably an early prototype, the largely open base showing an apparently unique structure described by Watney as ‘a favourite primitive buttressed by a strong overall cone-shape and ...

Antiques, London, 2003. The form of the figure is that of a later reissue of the Bow female beggar (or

Moulded in a dense body in typical muses modeller style and with slightly drab glaze. She stands by a fruiting vinestock and carries an open basket of grapes in her right hand, her e...

Presumably based on the work of the Flemish sculptor François Duquesnoy (1597-1643), also known as Il Fiammingo. A small series of Chelsea figures from the late 1740s was also ba...

partially within a tree-stump which forms a support to the figure. Dense body; clear glaze. Straw

Rare bow figure of Harlequin playing the bagpipes, modelled after a Meissen original by Kaendler

A Bow Porcelain Figure of Winter, c1765 Have named this version of winter "Dave" in tribute to the

Bow Porcelain Figure - Seated Rustic Seasons - the Autumn Vendangeur, c1765 Additional information

This is a wonderful figure of a musician made by the Bow Porcelain factory in circa 1760. The

This is a wonderful figure of a shepherd boy piper made by the Bow Porcelain factory in circa 1755

This is a wonderful porcelain figure of a goat and kid made by the Bow Porcelain factory in circa

Neptune is depicted astride a multicoloured dolphin on an openwork shell base. He wears a yellow cape held in his raised right hand which swirls around his body. It is decorated wi...

As part of a fine collection of early English porcelain, we offer this rare antique bow figure of a

Bow Porcelain Seated Rustic Seasons Figure of Winter, c1765 Additional information: Date : c1765

This is a rare and beautiful figure of Venus with two doves, made by the bow porcelain factory

Bow porcelain figure, c. 1760. Modelled as a young Turkish boy, wearing traditional costume. He

Diminutive and rare antique Bow porcelain figure of America was part of a set of the Four Corners

A rare and fine Bow porcelain candelabrum brightly painted with a man and woman in front of a

A rare bow porcelain figure of a Huntress, c. 1750. The white glazed figure of a seated lady

Figure of a young woman emblematic of Charity as one of the Three Theological Virtues. In the

, Bonhams, London, December 2010, Lot #106. The Bow group was modelled by the Bow Muses modeller and

. One of the theatrical figures for which Bow is known; and one of the best known of the theatrical

Young woman raising a flower to her nose, as smelling from a set of the senses (with hearing, sight, taste and touch). Heavily moulded, in the white, with traces of bianco outline de...

Théatre Italien, 1728. The modelling and features of the Bow figure suggest the work of the ‘Muses

A fine bow figure of a shepherd piper depicting a young shepherd boy standing on a scroll moulded

A fine early colored figure of a shepherd playing his bagpipes, accompanied by his dismal hound.

Large Meissen Figure of Cupid with Bow Blue Cross Swords incised mark G.30 and painters mark 89

Charming Meissen figure of a finely modeled white cat with a blue bow. The cat looks like he is

A girl and boy in Turkish costumes, standing amidst flowers on a Rococo base enriched in puce and gilt and in front of a flowering bocage of enameled leaves and flowers. A curious un...

Bow figure of Smell, from a set of the senses, modeled as a seated lady with a basket of flowers on

Original vanity table, model 'Dilly Dally' designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Italy c1968. Upholstered in original ivory white leather. Comprises a chair on castors whic...

An impressive 19th Century Meissen porcelain mantle clock on stand. Depicting seated lovers with a garland of flowers. The white enamel clock face with roman numerals, an eight day d...

Beautiful Limoges porcelain tableware with floral decoration and gilding comprising 56 pieces: 24 flat plates, 10 small plates, 12 soup plates, one soup tureen or vegetable dish , on...

Three Persian miniature gouache paintings on hand laid paper of polo players on a flower covered field. All works have been archival mounted and framed under UV filtering plexiglass....

English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...

An elegant pair of 24 karat gold and white fine porcelain candlesticks by the re known English firm of Royal Crown Derby. This elaborate design of adorned birds and peacocks is appli...

A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...

A fine antique miniature Dresden porcelain perfume bottle. By Thieme Potschappel. Decorated throughout with encrusted porcelain flowers and painted scenes. One side of the bott...

A very good quality pair of 19th Century German Meissen porcelain three branch candelabra. Each with classical female figures holding a child, the scrolling foliate decoration to the...

This elegant matched seven-piece Modernist coffee or tea set is made of sterling silver and rosewood. The set includes a coffee pot, tea pot, pitcher, cream jug, and covered sugar bo...

This set of nine dinner plates, six matching soup dishes, and a platter painted in Spode's "Peacock" pattern was made by Copeland Spode circa 1860. The "Peacock" pattern was first ma...

Large Rococo style porcelain mantel clock by Meissen German, 19th century Measures: Height 66cm, width 33cm, depth 25cm This superb mantel clock is a truly wonderful example of ...

Fontana by Towle sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes: eight dinner size knives, 9 3/4", eight dinner size forks, 7 5/8", eight salad forks, 6 ...

Royal Danish by International dinner size sterling silver flatware set, 62 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 3/4", 12 dinner forks, 7 3/4", 12 salad forks, 6 3/8", ...

Ralph Lauren designed Clivedon Queen bed, Neo-Classical sleigh bed with scroll headboard and footboard upholstered in tufted supple black leather. Brass claw foot details and gilt ac...

Large Rose Medallion Chinese Export bowl from the late 19th century. Surrounded by classical oriental scenes around the outside and within the centre. Dimensions: 5.75" H x 14.5" D.