£5500
Dated: 1815 Staffordshire
A fine and rare antique Staffordshire pottery figure of a standing bactrian camel. The bocage on this very rare figure is exceptionally well decorated and modelled with a profusion of flowers front and back. Camels were a novelty and exotic creature in Britain in the early 19th century, the figure was inspired, perhaps, by the performing animal troupes and menageries touring the land in the period. The figure has great charm with a warm touch of amusement and humanity.
Dimensions: 8 inches high, 6 inches wide
Current Condition: Some leaves restored.
Provenance: Private English Collection.
Literature: Myrna Schkolne Book. People,Passions,Pastimes and Pleasures, Staffordshire Figures 1810-35 RE. Page 111
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A fine and rare antique Staffordshire pottery figure of a standing bactrian camel.
The bocage on this very rare figure is exceptionally well decorated and modelled with a profusion of flowers front and back. Camels were a novelty and exotic creature in Britain in the early 19th century, the figure was inspired, perhaps, by the performing animal troupes and menageries touring the land in the period.
The figure has great charm with a warm touch of amusement and humanity.
| Dimensions | 6 × 8 in |
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