English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13th April 2010
Lot 430
An unusual Chelsea figure of Winter
Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £1300
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Description
An unusual Chelsea figure of Winter, modelled by Joseph Willems as a bearded man in a white greatcoat and fur-lined hat, holding a basket of hot coals, his eyes downcast, red anchor mark, c.1755, some good restoration, 13.3cm.
Cf. Arthur Lane, English Porcelain Figures of the 18th Century, pl.18 for the series in the V&A.
