Four seasons figure

Dateca. 1800

MediumSoft-paste porcelain

DimensionsOH: 9 3/4"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

Object number1979-95,2

DescriptionFour seasons figure representing Summer. A young woman standing with her right arm raised above her head holding a bunch of grapes. she has grapes and leaves in her hair as well. She wears a turquoise laced stay trimmed with gold over a white chemise, worn off one shoulder. A blue open gown with white and gold stylized flowers covers a long pink petticoat which is gathered up to hold more grapes. A blue and gold striped petticoat with a pierced border hangs to just above her bare feet. She is supported on a woodsy base with two bunches of grapes at her feet and scrolls below.Mark(s)Painted in red, a crown over X over DProvenanceEx-collection: Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, III, Bassett Hall