Bow Porcelain Lady Playing Hurdy-Gurdy Figure, 1754-1755, Rare Collectible
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A rare early Bow porcelain figure of a lady playing a hurdy-gurdy, known as Columbine and originally paired with Arlecchino, English circa 1754/5. Provenance: Robert and Judy Jones London 20/08/1992 (1300 pounds). Robert Burke collection no 204. Reference: Derived from the Meissen figure of 1745 by J.J Kandler, 11.7 cm high approx. 6 cm wide, base 5.6 cm wide
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Columbine - Columbine is a character from the Italian commedia dell'arte, a form of theatre typified by characters wearing masks, and acting out unscripted performances. There are corresponding characters in French and Spanish theatre.
Columbine is the mistress of Harlequin, and the wife of Pierrot.
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