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Figure representing Matrimony, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1750

$2,500
£1,895.63
€2,188.94
CA$3,507.65
A$3,908.05
CHF 2,061.12
MX$47,378.75
NOK 26,220.38
SEK 24,425.94
DKK 16,349.33

About the Item

An attractive allegorical figure of Matrimony, reprsented by a woman in her best clothing, holding a cage. The Bow Porcelain factory was the first English porcelain producer; these early works are very fine and very rare. A fine example from the dawn of English porcelain manufacture.
  • Creator:
    Bow Porcelain (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Mid-18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Cracks to base (restored). Two fingers restored.
  • Seller Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 61561stDibs: LU3151342872872

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