Antique Staffordshire pottery figure probably Ceres early 19th century England

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£1450

Dated: 1810 to 1820 Staffordshire England

A Staffordshire pottery pearlware rare flat modeled figure thought to be Ceres who is seated on an oblong base by a sheaf of corn. The relief detail is exceptionally dynamic with well-applied quality enamels. Flat modeled pieces give a sharp dimensional quality which is very striking. The press molded technique allows for well-defined detail as in this figure with the hair, folds in the dress and sheaf of corn.

Dimensions: 5.5 inches high, 7.5 inches wide, 2.5 inches long

Current Condition: Excellent professional and invisible restoration to a crack.

Provenance: Private Collection USA

£1450    $1957

Description

A Staffordshire pottery pearlware rare flat modeled figure thought to be Ceres who is seated on an oblong base by a sheaf of corn. The relief detail is exceptionally dynamic with well-applied quality enamels. Flat modeled pieces give a sharp dimensional quality which is very striking. The press molded technique allows for well-defined detail as in this figure with the hair, folds in the dress and sheaf of corn.

Additional information

Dimensions 2.5 × 7.5 × 5.5 in