Decorative Arts & Design

November 2126, 2020
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LOT 254

Lot 254

Large Staffordshire Pearlware Figure Emblematic of Purity, c.1800

Large Staffordshire Pearlware Figure Emblematic of Purity, c.1800
Lot 254 Details
Large Staffordshire Pearlware Figure Emblematic of Purity, c.1800

condition noted
height 29.1 in — 74 cm

Estimate $250-$350

Realised: $780
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Large Staffordshire Pearlware Figure Emblematic of Purity, c.1800
  • Large Staffordshire Pearlware Figure Emblematic of Purity, c.1800
  • Large Staffordshire Pearlware Figure Emblematic of Purity, c.1800
Literature:

Halfpenny, Pat, English Earthenware Figures 1740-1840, p.152, where a similar figure is illustrated

CONDITION DETAILS

Repairs mainly to the base (rear and figure's right side); firing cracks, including at the join; some glaze and pigment loss and substantial overpainting

LOT 254
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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