'Boy frightened by a Dog'; 'Girl with Mousetrap'
Manufacturer
Richard Champion and Co., Bristol China Manufactor
(English, 1774 - 1781)
CultureEnglish
OriginBristol, Bristol, England
Dateca.1772-1775
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 22.5 x 9.7 cm (8 7/8 x 3 13/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA pair of Champion Bristol figures. One as a youth with upraised arms and frightened expression, alarmed by a dog tugging at his jacket. The square base has a few rushes and marbled design in sepia. The companion figure of a girl is holding a mouse trap under her right arm with a cat on the square base which has a few rushes and marbled design in brown with additional brown scroll work.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1190.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1737-1741
Object number: G83.1.642
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
ca.1737-1741
Object number: G83.1.640
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
1737
Object number: G83.1.661
