A very fine and well-coloured figure, thought to depict the actress, writer, and abolitionist Fanny Kemble (1809 - 1893). She is resplendent for the stage in a white and gilt boddice, a cobalt over-skirt with pink shredded clay trim, pink gloves, and green leg-of-mutton sleeves.
This figure was previously sold in 2000 by Christie’s as part of the famous Oliver-Sutton Antiques sale.
Reference: P. D. Gordon Pugh, Staffordshire Portrait Figures, pg. E 466, pl. 110, fig. 220
Height: 6.5”
Date: c. 1840
Provenance: Christie’s sale of the property of Oliver-Sutton Antiques, 2000
To request more information or to arrange overseas shipping, please contact us on sales@rowancottageantiques.com
A very fine and well-coloured figure, thought to depict the actress, writer, and abolitionist Fanny Kemble (1809 - 1893). She is resplendent for the stage in a white and gilt boddice, a cobalt over-skirt with pink shredded clay trim, pink gloves, and green leg-of-mutton sleeves.
This figure was previously sold in 2000 by Christie’s as part of the famous Oliver-Sutton Antiques sale.
Reference: P. D. Gordon Pugh, Staffordshire Portrait Figures, pg. E 466, pl. 110, fig. 220
Height: 6.5”
Date: c. 1840
Provenance: Christie’s sale of the property of Oliver-Sutton Antiques, 2000
To request more information or to arrange overseas shipping, please contact us on sales@rowancottageantiques.com
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