Staffordshire 'Giselle' dancing lady figure

Victorian, circa 1860. 10.2ins high, 4.5ins wide, 3ins depth.



Staffordshire figure with a theatrical and literary theme which features Giselle, stood on a circular base. Multi-coloured with underglaze blue version. Dull gilt base line and embellishment.





Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse. Vent hole to the reverse.
This piece represents the ballet 'Giselle ou Les Wilis'.





Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 1, by A.& N. Harding, page 341, figure 1282.

Condition

Good. A few paint losses to pink trim on left leg, right shoe and flower in her hair.







Some rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: small firing pits to reverse;



over glazed shrinkage lines to her right leg.



RESTORATION. Retouching to skirt at reverse, hair, hat and pink detailing.























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