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Lot 1

A RARE BOW WHITE ALLEGORICAL FIGURE
Circa 1752

From a set of the Senses and emblematic of Smell, modelled as a lady leaning to her right, smelling a flower and seated on a tree-stump applied with flowers and foliage on a shaped rockwork base

13cm high, 7cm wide, 8cm deep

Estimate $700 - $1,000

Sold for $600

Some chips and discolouration to bodice, flower heads and edges of garments.



The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.


The collection of the late Patricia Begg, OAM
Etruria Antique Gallery, 2018
Connoisseurs' Store, 1968
Taylor Collection, Melbourne



A Treasury of Bow, Ceramics and Glass Circle
2000, p. 62, no. 180.


For a similar example see Peter Bradshaw, Bow Porcelain Figures, Circa 1748-1774 (London, 1992), p. 127, pl. 100, no. (B44).

The Collection of the late Patricia Begg OAM

AUCTION
Sale: IT044
2:00pm - 17 June 2024
Timed Online Auction (Melbourne)

VIEWING
Wed 12 June, 9am - 7pm
Thurs 13 June, by appointment
Fri 14 June, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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