European Ceramics and Glass - 31st May 2006

Lot 444

A rare Chelsea model of Summer

Estimate £3,500 - £4,500 | Hammer £4000

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Description

A rare Chelsea model of Summer, modelled as a young woman standing holding a sheaf of corn speckled with blue flowers, and raised on a circular pad base applied with further flowers and leaves, unmarked, c.1755, 12.5cm. Cf. S.F MacKenna, Chelsea Porcelain, The Red Anchor Wares, no.129.