Two sweetmeat groups from the four 'Classical Seasons',...
Two sweetmeat groups from the four 'Classical Seasons', Bow, c.1765
Two sweetmeat groups from the four 'Classical Seasons', Bow, c.1765
'Summer' is shown as 'Ceres' carrying a sheath of wheat and 'Spring' as 'Flora' holding a bunch of flowers. Possibly originally intended to be candlestick groups.
Marks: Underglaze blue dagger to base of both.
Provenance: Lady Ludlow Collection (gift of the National Art Collections Fund)
Size: Height: 25.9 cm; 26 cm.