A STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURE OF `AIR' (4)
Early 19th century
Modelled as a youth standing on clouds holding a bird in his right hand on a titled square base, 21cm high; also two Staffordshire pearlware figures titled `Faith' and `Hope', 18cm and 20cm high and a pearlware figure of Venus, 22cm high
Estimate: |
£100 - £150
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Hammer price:
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£110 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
'Air'-With losses, including chips to base, glaze flakes, and cracks, particularly to dove, right arm, head and torso. 'Faith'-With losses, including chips to base, glaze flakes, some damage to foliage, crazing throughout, glaze-deep crack to left hand. 'Hope'-With losses including chips to base, glaze flakes, anchor has been broken/repaired. Venus-With some glaze flakes, minor losses to base, as well as crazing and wear commensurate with age