{"product_id":"antique-royal-worcester-porcelain-figurines-music-1902-designed-james-hadley","title":"Antique Royal Worcester Porcelain Figurines 'Music' 1902 designed James Hadley","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk219891501\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk219891501;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #41200b; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 5.0pt 0cm .0001pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eRoyal Worcester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePair of Greek Musicians, Modelled by James Hadley, Dated 1911\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eShot Enamels Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis superb and rare pair of Royal Worcester porcelain figurines, titled Music, depicts two idealised Greek musicians—one playing cymbals, the other a lute—and represents the height of Royal Worcester’s figural production in the early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe models were created by James Hadley, one of Royal Worcester’s most celebrated sculptors, renowned for his ability to convey movement, grace, and narrative through porcelain. The figures are marked “Worcester – Shot Enamels” and bear the model numbers 1827 and 1828, with factory date codes corresponding to 1911.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eEach figure is exquisitely modelled, with flowing drapery rendered in soft, sinuous folds that suggest rhythm and musical motion. The restrained pastel palette, combined with the subtle “shot enamel” surface finish, creates a refined play of light and tone across the garments. Both figures stand barefoot upon naturalistic rocky bases, further enhancing their classical character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSigned to the base by James Hadley, these figurines exemplify the sculptural sophistication and technical excellence for which Royal Worcester is internationally admired. Pairs of this quality and completeness are increasingly scarce and are highly sought after by collectors of fine English porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers in some countries may be required to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both UK and international shipping. Overseas buyers, please get in touch for courier charges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219133935964,"sku":"Porcelain, Greek Musicians, Royal Worcester","price":735.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/untitled-0018_12a8d881-49a4-4b67-87fe-c0bbbbac9e2b.jpg?v=1772106465","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/antique-royal-worcester-porcelain-figurines-music-1902-designed-james-hadley","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}