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Sèvres porcelain factory
Figure of a woman 1900-08
Biscuit porcelain | 31.9 x 13.2 x 13.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 19299
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A biscuit porcelain standing figure of draped maiden holding cup and ewer wearing wreath. At her feet grapes tied in a bundle with animal skin and fruit in classical vase. On shaped circular base with four projecting fluted blocks and gilt line details.
Provenance
Part of a Bacchanalian table figure set.
When Prince and Princess of Wales, King George V and Queen Mary visited the Sevres factory on 10 April 1908. Mary recorded in her diary that 'we were given several pretty groups in 'biscuit''. A group of biscuit figures appear in later photographs of a vitrine in Marlborough House arranged by Mary in groups according to date. The gift seems to have included figures dating variously from 1906-8. -
Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Biscuit porcelain
Measurements
31.9 x 13.2 x 13.9 cm (whole object)
Place of Production
Sèvres [France]
