Antique English Staffordshire pottery figure of a seated cat with underglaze colours c1780.

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£2350

Dated: 1780 to 1790 Staffordshire England

A rare Staffordshire pottery figure of a cat seated on a green oval base. This early creamware bodied figure is well decorated in underglaze oxide colors and has a hollow base. The cat has a characterful expression full of naive presence. The figure is an early example and dates to the last quarter of the 18th century.

Dimensions: 8.5 inches high, 5.5 inches wide, 4 inches long

Current Condition: Professionally restored ear and body hairline.

Provenance: Private Collection of a lady in Kansas City. Then with a private Collection of a gentleman in South Wales.

£2350    $3172

Description

A rare Staffordshire pottery figure of a cat seated on a green oval base.
This early creamware bodied figure is well decorated in underglaze oxide colors and has a hollow base. The cat has a characterful expression full of naive presence. The figure is an early example and dates to the last quarter of the 18th century.

Additional information

Dimensions 4 × 5.5 × 8.5 in