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Figure of a man with fruit (Autumn)

Made at: Bow Manufactory (England)
English
about 1765-1770
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions 34.93 cm (13 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of George Washington Wales
Accession Number03.329
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionFigure of a man with fruit, sometimes called the gardener's companion. Leaning against tree trunk on which are applied flowers. Wearing yellow lined pink flowered frock coat, figured vest & knee breeches. Holds in right hand blue apron filled with fruits & leaves, in left hand black tricorne hat. Mate to 03.330.
Marks anchor and cross in red
ProvenanceLady Charlotte Schreiber, London; George Washington Wales; 1903, bequest of George Washington Wales to the MFA.