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Pair of Antique Terracotta Figures by John Matthews

$40,786.23
£29,375
€35,124.81
CA$56,000.79
A$62,767.31
CHF 32,859.55
MX$774,511.11
NOK 412,777.25
SEK 388,554.47
DKK 262,033.23
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Pair of Antique Terracotta Figures by John Matthews. A pair of Terracotta models of Bacchantes sculpted by John Matthews. Both statues are situated on integral circular socles impressed with the maker’s mark: JOHN MATTHEWS ROYAL POTTERY WESTON SUPER MARE. An example of the female statue, also known as The huntress can be found in the collection of North Somerset Council. They are dated between 1871 – 1888. Additional Dimensions Male Height 146 cm Width 52 cm Depth 45 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 62.6 in (159 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. The female statue has had some historic repairs to her raised arm. The male has historic repairs around the ankles and the base of the tree stump.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9323181stDibs: LU2096329171742

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