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Rare Chelsea figure of The Indian Queen
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This item is no longer available
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Dates
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Circa 1755
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Dimensions
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20.00cm high
(7.87 inches high)
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Origin
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England
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Description
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A very rare Chelsea red anchor period figure of ‘The Indian Queen’
This figure along with her partner ‘The Indian Prince’ are mentioned in the 1755 Chelsea catalogue lot 27.
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Signed / Dated
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Red anchor mark to reverse
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Condition
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Restoration to forearm, hand and fruit, a few feathers and a chip to her cloak and tree trunk restored.
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Literature
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F Severne Mackenna - Chelsea Porcelain The Red Anchor Wares, 1951 p.38, pl.51, ill.101 for and illustration of the Indian Prince and Queen, which appear to be the only ones illustrated in the related literature.
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