Antique Staffordshire figure of a Performing Animal Troupe early 19th century

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£3950

Dated: 1820 Staffordshire .English.

A rare Staffordshire pearlware bocage figure group. The figure has a unique bocage indicating the work of the Patriot Group of figures ( Re.Schkolne Volume 1 Staffordshire Figures) page 35. The detail of the figure is comprehensive with a dancing bear, his trainer, a dog,a monkey and of course the organ grinder. The Trainer holds a hat awaiting financial reward. The condition of the figure is exceptional with only a minor restoration at the outstretched hand of the monkey.

Dimensions: 6.25 inches high

Current Condition: Unrestored condition apart from repair at monkeys hand and wear consistent with age.

Literature: Myrna Schkolne Volume 3 Staffordshire Figures 1810-40 , Animals, Animal Performers,Dandies and Murder.Pages 8 and 9 for illustrations of variations of this figure.

£3950    $5332

Description

A rare Staffordshire pearlware bocage figure group.
The figure has a unique bocage indicating the work of the Patriot Group of figures ( Re.Schkolne Volume 1 Staffordshire Figures) page 35.
The detail of the figure is comprehensive with a dancing bear, his trainer, a dog,a monkey and of course the organ grinder. The Trainer holds a hat awaiting financial reward.
The condition of the figure is exceptional with only a minor restoration at the outstretched hand of the monkey.

Additional information

Dimensions 6.25 in