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Lot Essay
The model is illustrated by Peter Bradshaw, Bow Porcelain Figures, circa 1748-1774, London, 1992, p.137, no. 125.
Details
A BOW FIGURE OF A TOPER
CIRCA 1755-60
Modelled seated astride a barrel, holding a flask in his left hand and a raised glass in his right, in a black hat, red-lined pink jacket and yellow breeches with purple flowers, the rockwork base applied with leaves and flowers (restoration to left wrist and glass, small chips to leaves and flowers)
5¾ in. (14.6 cm.) high
CIRCA 1755-60
Modelled seated astride a barrel, holding a flask in his left hand and a raised glass in his right, in a black hat, red-lined pink jacket and yellow breeches with purple flowers, the rockwork base applied with leaves and flowers (restoration to left wrist and glass, small chips to leaves and flowers)
5¾ in. (14.6 cm.) high
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
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