Porcelain Figure of a Bacchus Putto from Bow, 1760s

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Description

An antique English soft-paste porcelain figure of a Bacchus putto, produced at the Bow Porcelain Manufactory, London, circa 1760. The … Read more An antique English soft-paste porcelain figure of a Bacchus putto, produced at the Bow Porcelain Manufactory, London, circa 1760. The figure is modelled as a nude cherubic child holding a goblet and accompanied by grapes, with a vine garland draped across the body, standing on a rococo base with applied flowers and foliage.

The grapes and drinking vessel identify the figure with the Bacchic sphere and suggest an allegory of Autumn. The figure retains the slightly wet, lustrous surface sheen characteristic of Bow soft-paste porcelain.

The underside bears the recognised iron-red anchor and dagger mark used at Bow since 1760. Bow was one of the leading early English porcelain factories, active in London from the mid-1740s until the 1770s.

Measurements
Height 16 cm
Width 9 cm
Depth 8 cm
Weight 268 g

Condition
Losses to applied flowerheads petals and foliage. The upper part of the goblet is broken off. Otherwise excellent antique condition with well-preserved enamels and glaze.

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