Astbury Whieldon pottery figure of a seated gentleman resting with a long pipe. Staffordshire circa 1750

£4000

Dated: 1750 Staffordshire England

A rare pottery figure from the Astbury-Whieldon partnership depicts a gentleman wearing a tricorn hat and fashionable clothes seated with a long smoker's pipe resting on his shoulder. The base is brown Astbury type along with the head and hands of the figure and the clothes are decorated with Whieldon underglaze colors . A engaging figure from the mid 18th century.

Current Condition: Good condition with wear in accord with age.

£4000    $5400

Description

A rare pottery figure from the Astbury-Whieldon partnership depicts a gentleman wearing a tricorn hat and fashionable clothes seated with a long smoker’s pipe resting on his shoulder. The base is brown Astbury type along with the head and hands of the figure and the clothes are decorated with Whieldon underglaze colors . A engaging figure from the mid 18th century.