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Figure: Running Girl, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1756
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Small figure of a young woman wearing a puce-sprigged white skirt, lifted slightly with her left hand, pale pink jacket with typical Bow opaque blue collar and cuffs.
We've called her 'Running Girl', but she could just as easily be dancing. The discovery of a pair might make this certain. We do know Bow produced a similar figure decorated with playing cards, intended as Columbine, who was certainly intended to be a dancer.
Prov: Taylor Collection; Stockspring Antiques 1998; . Elizabeth D. and Max Hess Jr, Collection, Pennsylvania.
- Creator:Bow Porcelain (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.4 in (11.18 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Style:Rococo (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Porcelain,Molded
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1756
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. One with retsoration to base, visible from underneath but not when on display. At least one flower a replacement but mostly they have survived well. Usual restoration to edge chips and such.
- Seller Location:Melbourne, AU
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