A BOW FIGURE OF 'THE ABBESS', CIRCA 1755-58
in the white, the nun modelled seated and balancing a book to the lap held in the right hand, the other hand outstretched by the knee, dressed in a copiously draped habit with wide cowl and narrow scapular, 14.5cm high It has been suggested that this figure may be male, Pat Daniels proposing in her book 'The Origin and Development of Bow Porcelain' (Farringdon, 2007) that it represents the actor David Garrick en travesti, as discussed in the final chapter 'Let the Porcelain Speak'.in the white, the nun modelled seated and balancing a book to the lap held in the right hand, the other hand outstretched by the knee, dressed in a copiously draped habit with wide cowl and narrow scapular, 14.5cm high It has been suggested that this figure may be male, Pat Daniels proposing in her book 'The Origin and Development of Bow Porcelain' (Farringdon, 2007) that it represents the actor David Garrick en travesti, as discussed in the final chapter 'Let the Porcelain Speak'.
Fingers to her left hand and end of right foot lacking, a small chip to edge of robe, another to base. Condition Report: we are pleased to provide you with general guidance on the condition of property. Olympia Auctions is not entering into a contract with you in respect of the Condition Report and accordingly does not assume responsibility to you in respect of it. The Condition Report represents Olympia Auctions’ reasonable opinion as to the Lot’s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Olympia Auctions does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Any images provided of the Lot may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the Lot nor its true colour or shade. The responsibility for ascertaining the condition of the Lot remains with the purchaser and prospective buyers should inspect each Lot to satisfy themselves as to condition. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.
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in the white, the nun modelled seated and balancing a book to the lap held in the right hand, the other hand outstretched by the knee, dressed in a copiously draped habit with wide cowl and narrow scapular, 14.5cm high It has been suggested that this figure may be male, Pat Daniels proposing in her book 'The Origin and Development of Bow Porcelain' (Farringdon, 2007) that it represents the actor David Garrick en travesti, as discussed in the final chapter 'Let the Porcelain Speak'.in the white, the nun modelled seated and balancing a book to the lap held in the right hand, the other hand outstretched by the knee, dressed in a copiously draped habit with wide cowl and narrow scapular, 14.5cm high It has been suggested that this figure may be male, Pat Daniels proposing in her book 'The Origin and Development of Bow Porcelain' (Farringdon, 2007) that it represents the actor David Garrick en travesti, as discussed in the final chapter 'Let the Porcelain Speak'.
Fingers to her left hand and end of right foot lacking, a small chip to edge of robe, another to base. Condition Report: we are pleased to provide you with general guidance on the condition of property. Olympia Auctions is not entering into a contract with you in respect of the Condition Report and accordingly does not assume responsibility to you in respect of it. The Condition Report represents Olympia Auctions’ reasonable opinion as to the Lot’s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Olympia Auctions does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Any images provided of the Lot may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the Lot nor its true colour or shade. The responsibility for ascertaining the condition of the Lot remains with the purchaser and prospective buyers should inspect each Lot to satisfy themselves as to condition. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.
