A pair of Bow white figures of a hunter and companion

CIRCA 1752

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A pair of Bow white figures of a hunter and companion
Circa 1752
He modelled to the left with a gun leaning against his left arm, seated on a rock with a dog at his feet, she modelled to the right with a gun in her left hand, her right arm resting on a scroll-moulded support, seated on a rock with a puppy drinking from a fountain at her feet, both on square naturally modelled mound bases (chipping and cracks to back of sportman's base, minor damages to object in companion's right hand and tip of gun, very small chip to tricorn hat)
5 in. (12.8 cm.) and 4.7/8 in. (12.4 cm.) high (2)

Lot Essay

Cf. the examples sold in these Rooms on 21 April 1980, lot 150; see also Anton Gabszewicz and Geoffrey Freeman, Bow Porcelain, The Collection Formed by Geoffrey Freeman (1982) p. 126, no. 193; reference is there made to the fact that these are recorded in an unglazed, biscuit state. Cf. E.C.C. Transactions, Vol. 7, pt. 2, pls. 129B & C. John Bowcock's Memorandum Book refers to rare biscuit figures thus: 'Mrs Whitfield to have one pr. white biscuit candlesticks May 15, 1756'.

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