AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A RARE TERRACOTTA STATUE OF THE CAPITOLINE FLORA BY THE PULHAM POTTERY

AFTER THE ANTIQUE- A RARE TERRACOTTA STATUE OF THE CAPITOLINE FLORA BY THE PULHAM POTTERY, LATE 19TH CENTURY On associated Blashfield pedestal base, figure stamped PULHAM BROXBOURNE, pedestal hand inscribed J M Blashfield, Stamford Figure 167cm high, approximately 255cm high overall, base 69 by 69cm This rare Pulham figure of the Capitoline Flora, goddess of flowers and the season of spring and fertility, does not appear in either of the early 20th century Pulham catalogues, suggesting that it was a one off commission, perhaps in emulation of earlier examples such as the Coade figure held at Basildon Park, Berkshire or Filippo della Valle's version in marble commissioned by the Adam brothers for Syon House. The Capitoline Flora was discovered in 1744 in the Pecile of Villa Adriana and was placed in the Capitoline Museum in Rome. In 1797 it was ceded to the French under the terms of the Treaty of Tolento and put on display in the Musee Centrale des Arts in Paris before being returned to the refurbished Capitoline Museum in 1816 where she still stands in the Palazzo Nuovo. The Pulham company was established in 1820 and in 1845 James Pulham & Son set up a manufactory in Broxbourne making terracotta and cast stone garden ornaments. From this base the firm expanded into landscape design, creating beautiful artificial landscapes with rustic waterways, rocky streams, grottoes and tunnels. The Pulhams are known to have produced work for at least 170 sites around the UK, from public parks and gardens to large private gardens and received two royal warrants, the first in 1895 for work at Sandringham for HRH The Prince of Wales, the second for work at Buckingham Palace in 1903. Condition Report: The figure: Restorations to base edges, the hands/arms and possibly neck and areas of raised detailing. Some later washes of colour. Old cracks visible to reverse. Base: with cracks and weathering edge and corner losses and wear Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer