Queen Anne wax and paper figure
Panel
1705-1710 (made)
1705-1710 (made)
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Panel of modelled wax and curled paper, on a paper ground, with gilt and coloured detail. In a scene simulating a woman actor taking a 'curtain' at the end of a play, the standing figure of Queen Anne is crowned and wearing royal robes, holding an orb and sceptre. On the far side, below a curtain of flowered, azure fabric, half-drawn by tassels across the upper corner of a classical column, representing the audience, there is a balustered balcony of a theatre box.
On the left side is part of a classical column, shown proportionately larger. In the centre, on the front of the boards sloping upwards, the figure of the Queen is attired in a bodice of crimson and gold with ermine trimmings and lace ruffles, with a gold skirt. Below is a crimson mantle, lined in ermine, with tassels and over sleeves. She holds the orb in her left hand and the sceptre in her right.
On the scrolled and gilt backcloth behind the figure is a flowered and gilt oval frame, showing two women at a spinning wheel. This model is considered to have been made for a shop of the name 'The Spinning Wheel'.
On the left side is part of a classical column, shown proportionately larger. In the centre, on the front of the boards sloping upwards, the figure of the Queen is attired in a bodice of crimson and gold with ermine trimmings and lace ruffles, with a gold skirt. Below is a crimson mantle, lined in ermine, with tassels and over sleeves. She holds the orb in her left hand and the sceptre in her right.
On the scrolled and gilt backcloth behind the figure is a flowered and gilt oval frame, showing two women at a spinning wheel. This model is considered to have been made for a shop of the name 'The Spinning Wheel'.
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Title | Queen Anne wax and paper figure (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Wax and paper |
Brief description | Panel of modelled wax and curled paper, depicting the figure of Queen Anne on a theatrical stage. English, ca. 1705-10. |
Physical description | Panel of modelled wax and curled paper, on a paper ground, with gilt and coloured detail. In a scene simulating a woman actor taking a 'curtain' at the end of a play, the standing figure of Queen Anne is crowned and wearing royal robes, holding an orb and sceptre. On the far side, below a curtain of flowered, azure fabric, half-drawn by tassels across the upper corner of a classical column, representing the audience, there is a balustered balcony of a theatre box. On the left side is part of a classical column, shown proportionately larger. In the centre, on the front of the boards sloping upwards, the figure of the Queen is attired in a bodice of crimson and gold with ermine trimmings and lace ruffles, with a gold skirt. Below is a crimson mantle, lined in ermine, with tassels and over sleeves. She holds the orb in her left hand and the sceptre in her right. On the scrolled and gilt backcloth behind the figure is a flowered and gilt oval frame, showing two women at a spinning wheel. This model is considered to have been made for a shop of the name 'The Spinning Wheel'. |
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Credit line | Given in memory of Mr and Mrs Peter Abel Cruden by their sons, S.S. and W.V. Cruden |
Object history | Given in memory of Mr and Mrs Peter Abel Cruden by their sons, S.S. and W.V. Cruden per Dr W.V.Cruden, Hove (RF 55/4064) condition: "Frame black on acceptance. Paper-work and wax excellent condition." This model was probably made for a toy shop or turner's shop, 'The Spinning Wheel', as part of the celebrations in London of the Act of Union with Scotland, to which royal assent was given on 6th June 1706/7, 'in a speech of excellent taste and feeling'. Bryant Lillywhite 'London Signs' (1972) gives a fairly comprehensive listing of London shop signs. However, there is no trace of a shop called 'The Spinning Wheel' at the date. |
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Accession number | W.25-1955 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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