Mid 18th century creamware bodies male figure of an artisan in the Whieldon type Staffordshire.

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£3450

Dated: 1755 Staffordshire England

The figure is made of a creamware body and decorated with translucent colored glazes in the Thomas Whieldon manner and made in the mid 18th century period Staffordshire England. The artisan is modeled in a seated position at work with a hammer upraised and pad on his lap. The figure is a rare example from the early potters located in Staffordshire.

Dimensions: 5 inches high

Current Condition: Minor restoration at the hammer and at the wrist.

Provenance: Art Gallery of Chicago USA.

£3450    $4657

Description

The figure is made of a creamware body and decorated with translucent colored glazes in the Thomas Whieldon manner and made in the mid 18th century period Staffordshire England. The artisan is modeled in a seated position at work with a hammer upraised and pad on his lap. The figure is a rare example from the early potters located in Staffordshire.

Additional information

Dimensions 5 in