English pottery figure of a ram standing on a floral base late 18th century.

£1650

Dated: 1790 Staffordshire or Yorkshire

This remarkable pottery figure of a ram is modeled standing on a moss green rectangular base that is relief molded with a profusion of ochre, green and brown flowers, leaves, and berries. The ram is expressive with a bear-like coat and delightfully represented, with each horn pointing in a different direction. This rare figure is decorated in the Prattware underglaze ochre, green and brown palette.  

Dimensions: 4 inches high 5.25 inches long

Current Condition: Restored, tip of horn, hairline at underside of the back rim of base.

Provenance: With gentleman collector in the Home Counties

£1650    $2227

Description

This remarkable pottery figure of a ram is modeled standing on a moss green rectangular base that is relief molded with a profusion of ochre, green and brown flowers, leaves, and berries.

The ram is expressive with a bear-like coat and delightfully represented, with each horn pointing in a different direction.

This rare figure is decorated in the Prattware underglaze ochre, green and brown palette.

 

Additional information

Dimensions 5.25 × 4 in