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Europa and the Bull
Made at: Charles Gouyn's Factory (St. James, London, working around 1747–1760)
Formerly known as: Girl-in-a-Swing Manufactory
Formerly known as: Girl-in-a-Swing Manufactory
English
about 1751
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Porcelain
Dimensions
17.15 x 16.51 cm (6 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.785
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionGirl-In-A-Swing type. White bull with turned head on irregular base. Europa sits sidewise on his draped back, feet crossed on base, left hand at his jaw, right on mane holding garland of roses on his neck, arbor of flowers behind her. Unmarked.
ProvenanceBy 1952, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)
NOTES:
[1] Published in George Savage, "English 18th Century Porcelain" (London, 1952), pl. 37c., then in Katz collection.
NOTES:
[1] Published in George Savage, "English 18th Century Porcelain" (London, 1952), pl. 37c., then in Katz collection.