A Bow Figural Group Of Ceres Classical Four Seasons Group c1765

Description

Heading :  A Bow figural group emblematic of Summer
Date : 1765
Period : George 111
Marks :None
Origin :Bow England
Colour :Polychrome
Pattern : Ceres with a short floral decorated tunic and stola draped over her shoulder
Features : Summer holds a wheat sheaf whilst awakening a sleeping putto lying on further sheaves
Condition :Scroll form base with firing fissures
Restoration :Some repainting to hands of Summer and extremes of upper scroll forms
Dimensions : 18.5cms tall
Weight : 961 grams

Reference : Bow Porcelain- Gabszewicz and Freeman plate 234 for a similar version candlestick group

This was never intended to be a candlestick. The sconce would have been touching the head of Ceres if attached to the highest point. In all candlestick examples the scroll base is far taller.