{"product_id":"royal-worcester-the-bather-surprised-porcelain-figure-model-486-1921","title":"Royal Worcester 'The Bather Surprised' Porcelain Figure, Model 486, 1921","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoyal Worcester — \u003cem\u003eThe Bather Surprised\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA supremely elegant example of early 20th-century English porcelain artistry, this Royal Worcester figure depicts '\u003cem\u003eThe Bather Surprised',\u003c\/em\u003e one of the factory's most celebrated and sought-after classical studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModelled after the acclaimed sculpture by \u003cstrong\u003eSir Thomas Brock RA\u003c\/strong\u003e (1847–1922), sculptor of the Victoria Memorial, the figure portrays a graceful classical maiden caught in a moment of modest surprise. She is beautifully draped in flowing robes, one hand raised in a gesture of delicate restraint, as she rests against a naturalistic tree bough. The composition captures both movement and serenity, a hallmark of Brock's mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExecuted in fine \u003cstrong\u003ewhite glazed porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e of exceptional quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGilt-enhanced drapery and base, \u003c\/strong\u003eapplied with characteristic Royal Worcester refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, luminous glaze with crisp modelling throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA piece that rewards close inspection,  every fold and contour speaks to the skill of the factory's craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarks \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuce printed Royal Worcester factory mark\u003c\/strong\u003e to the underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel number 486\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate code for 1921, \u003c\/strong\u003eplacing this firmly in the golden era of Royal Worcester figure production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bather Surprised\u003c\/em\u003e is consistently among the most admired and collected of all Royal Worcester classical figures. Pieces bearing a clear date code and model number in this condition are increasingly difficult to find. Whether displayed as a centrepiece or as part of a curated porcelain collection, this figure brings timeless beauty and genuine historical significance to any interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire a piece of English ceramic history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58068245643612,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/untitled-0011_12652c4e-197a-4455-9f0a-442ee6c08565.jpg?v=1781344201","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/royal-worcester-the-bather-surprised-porcelain-figure-model-486-1921","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}