Candlestick in the form of a female dozing figure (one of a pair) 1750 - 1760

This pair of porcelain candlesticks, produced by the Saint James's Factory in England between 1750 and 1760, depicts a woman in a sleeping pose, her head adorned with a leafy floral arrangement that functions as the candle holder. The intricate details, including the woman's elaborate dress covered in floral patterns and the realistic depiction of the greenery, showcase the skill of the factory's artisans. These candlesticks, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, are excellent examples of 18th-century English porcelain and highlight the popular use of figurative forms for functional objects.