Spirit of the Wind
Figure
1932 (designed), 1933-1939 (made)
1932 (designed), 1933-1939 (made)
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This mythical figure was made in a limited edition of 50. By commissioning Richard Garbe, a Royal Academician, Doulton lifted the popular figure to an elevated level, rivalling the stylish productions of continental manufacturers. The ivory matt glaze both recalled Greek and Roman marbles and was compatible with the 'modern' white-walled aesthetic of the 1930s.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Spirit of the Wind |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, ivory body tinged with green |
| Brief description | Figure, Spirit of the Wind, designed by Richard Garbe, made by Doulton & Co., 1933-39 |
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| Summary | This mythical figure was made in a limited edition of 50. By commissioning Richard Garbe, a Royal Academician, Doulton lifted the popular figure to an elevated level, rivalling the stylish productions of continental manufacturers. The ivory matt glaze both recalled Greek and Roman marbles and was compatible with the 'modern' white-walled aesthetic of the 1930s. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.58-1988 |
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| Record created | October 20, 1998 |
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