Figure
Category
Ceramics
Date
1755
Materials
ceramic
Measurements
140 x 100 x 95 mm
Place of origin
Chelsea
Order this imageCollection
Wallington, Northumberland
NT 581943
Summary
A very rare Chelsea seated figure of a Nun reading a book, her robe decorated with gold stars, and the red book with gold edges. Red anchor period. The unglazed base with faint traces of small circular patch marks. The book is inscribed 'Omni Vanitas'.
Provenance
Bought through Winifred Williams, Eastbourne, at Christie's, 17 November 1969, Lot 66. For model, see Christie's sale catalogue, illustration opposite page 18
Marks and inscriptions
Omni Vanitas (book inscribed)