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figure
Object Type
figure
Museum number
1931,0622.7.CR
Description
Figure group, porcelain, of a man areading the palm of a woman (fortune teller), known as La Bonne Aventure, painted in colours.
Producer name
Factory of:
Bow Porcelain Factory
After:
François Boucher
Production date
1752
(circa)
Production place
Factory in:
Bow (Tower Hamlets)
Materials
porcelain
Technique
glazed
Dimensions
Height:
6.80 inches
Curator's comments
Based on an engraving by P. Aveline after Boucher, illustrated in Tait, 1960c, p. 95, fig. V (V&A)
Bibliographic references
Tait 1959a / Bow Porcelain 1744-1776, a special exhibition of documentary material to commemorate the bi-centenary of the retirement of Thomas Frye
(60(b))
Tait 1960c / Some consequences of the Bow porcelain special exhibition Part II - the Thomas Frye period (September 1750-April 1959)
(p. 95, fig. IV)
Location
Not on display
Associated titles
Associated Title:
La Belle Aventure
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Miss Ellen Carter
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
D D Stuart Carter
Acquisition date
1931
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1931,0622.7.CR