Rare Vienna figure, ‘Couple in Antique Spanish Dress’ c. 1765
$9,500.00 AUD
Vienna group of a gallant and lady, ‘Couple in Antique Spanish Dress’, she dressed in a blue & yellow bodice and wide flowery skirt with bright yellow petticoat, blue shoes on her feet, he in a pink jacket and pants, his green hat under his arm, standing on a flower strewn grassy mound with tree trunk supporting the skirt, the white band with a gilt C-scroll border.
Underglaze blue shield mark,
reverse with impressed ‘O’
Circa 1765.
| Condition | Superb condition, minor original firing flaws visible underneath, with no restorations or losses. |
|---|---|
| Size | 22cm high |
| References | Provenance: The Antique Porcelain Company, NY. Ref. Christies London Feb 25 2005 for a similar group with the same impressed ‘O’. There are interesting differences, namely a sheep at her feet and bows on man & lady, which are not found on our example, and do not appear to have ever been part of the production. The group are dressed in court costumes of the previous century. ref. Sturm-Bednarczyk & Sladek "Ceremonies Feasts Costumes: Viennese Porcelain Figures" p147 for the figure, discussed p150. |
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