Pair of Bow Porcelain Figurines Spring and Autumn c1765

Description

Heading : Pair of Bow porcelain figures
Date : c1765
Period : George III
Origin : England
Marks : Red anchor and crossed swords
Colour : Polychrome
Features : The lady is an allegory of Spring and the young gentleman is emblematic of Autumn. Both are raised upon scroll rococo bases
Size : Lady: 16cm high. 11cm wide branch to branch and 10.5cm deep
Size : Gent:  17cm high. 11cm wide branch to branch and 10cm deep
Condition : Excellent. some very minor chips. wear commensurate with age as shown
Restoration : None
Weight : 1130 grams combined

Additional Information : The Seated Rustic Seasons figures were first made in white and recreated in enamels. 

References : All four of the Seated Rustic Seasons figures can be seen in Bow Porcelain Figures circa 1748~1774 By Peter Bradshaw – Page 195 Plate 208.

https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O307566/statuette-bow-porcelain-factory/ (Spring)

https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O307567/statuette-bow-porcelain-factory/ (Autumn)