Four Bow porcelain figures emblematic of the rustic seasons, circa 1765

each seated on a scrolled moulded base picked out in puce, Spring modelled as a young woman seated beside a beehive with a basket of flowers, Summer as a lady harvester seated on sheaves of corn, Autumn as a young man seated holding a goblet and bunch of grapes, Winter as an old man warming his hands over a brazier, some restoration and losses,

Spring- restoration to bonnet . Chips and losses to some flowers and leaves. Chips to extremities. Summer- Restoration to bonnet. Restored through waist and left wrist.Scroll of one foot of base with glued repair. Minor chips to flowers. Autumn- Minor chip to goblet. Small chips to flowers and leaves. Scroll of one foot has been restored and broken off. Winter- minor chips to extremities.
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