Lot Essay
Cf. the terracotta and turquoise glaze examples sold in Christie's, King Street 8 November 1993 lot 77.
Details
A pair of Royal Worcester figures of maidens
emblematic of Spring and Autumn, modelled by James Hadley, both wearing classical robes, Spring holds a dove and stands beside a harp, Autumn stands by a basket of grapes, enriched in Raphaelesque colours and flesh tones, supported by socle bases, sepia and green marks, date numbers for 1866 (some damages and restoration) -- 48cm. high
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emblematic of Spring and Autumn, modelled by James Hadley, both wearing classical robes, Spring holds a dove and stands beside a harp, Autumn stands by a basket of grapes, enriched in Raphaelesque colours and flesh tones, supported by socle bases, sepia and green marks, date numbers for 1866 (some damages and restoration) -- 48cm. high
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Literature
Henry Sandon, Royal Worcester Porcelain, (London 1973), pl. 11 for similar models.