£1275
Dated: 1815 Staffordshire English
A good Staffordshire pottery pearlware bust of the inspirational Methodist preacher John Wesley. The bust is modelled on a blue socle base which gives an unusually strong decorative appeal, some Wesley busts can be a little dour. This example is very well executed with good attention enamel application and modelling.
Dimensions: 11 inches high
Current Condition: Good condition minor restoration invisible at tip of nose.
Literature: Myrna Schkolnes definitive reference works see pages 248/250 illustrated several Wesley Busts..Titled Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840
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A good Staffordshire pottery pearlware bust of the inspirational Methodist preacher John Wesley.
The bust is modelled on a blue socle base which gives an unusually strong decorative appeal, some Wesley busts can be a little dour. This example is very well executed with good attention enamel application and modelling.
| Dimensions | 11 in |
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