After Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822), Minton Parian Figure of Dancing Girl with Her Hands on Her Hips

England, mid-19th century, after Canova's marble sculpture from 1810, base with gilding, impressed and gilded "CANOVA" on front of base, underside with later inscribed deaccession number and incised maker's marks, oldest mark of arrow and three dots dating circa 1845-1850.

HOA 14 1/2 in.

Private Collection, Jamestown, North Carolina

Literature: ENCYCOLAEDIA OF BRITISH POTTERY AND PORCELAIN MARKS, by Geoffrey A. Gooden, F.R.S.A, pg. 441.

Occasional light scuffs and marks, rubbing to gilt, several areas of separation within drapery, long hairline to front.