Pair of Staffordshire Pottery military figures probably Ralph Wood Senior circa 1770

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£7500

Dated: 1770 Burslem Staffordshire England

This pair of creamware-bodied Staffordshire military figures in colored glazes, with their modeling and decoration, suggests an attribution to Ralph Wood Senior. The figures have a high-quality glaze and sublime, restrained colors. They are exceptionally rare, especially as an original pair.  

Dimensions: 6 inches high

Current Condition: Tip of sword broken as found, restored at neck of figure with peaked cap.

Provenance: Goldfein Collection and with a Jonathan Horne Label.

Literature: Burnap Collection Second Edition (1967) page 501 Titled The Wood Family figures 495 and 496. Referenced in the Earl Collection ( published (1915)page 95 where they are attributed as Whieldon

£7500    $10125

Description

This pair of creamware-bodied Staffordshire military figures in colored glazes, with their modeling and decoration, suggests an attribution to Ralph Wood Senior.

The figures have a high-quality glaze and sublime, restrained colors. They are exceptionally rare, especially as an original pair.

 

Additional information

Dimensions 6 in