Prattware English pottery figure of seated Lion figure late 18thc

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£2350

Dated: 1785 English probably Staffordshire

A rare moulded Prattware pottery seated figure of a lion with a hand formed tail coiled around his hind legs. The sponged decoration of underglaze yellow and blue oxides provides a warming charm to the beast which is modelled seated on an oval base which is decorated with a brown and mustard coloured band. The naive quality of the figure is enhanced by the modelling of two separate front legs. The figure bears the label of the famous antique shop in Kensington High Street London of Oliver-Sutton.

Dimensions: 6 inches high

Current Condition: Minor restoration at ear.

Provenance: With Oliver-Sutton London.

£2350    $3172

Description

A rare moulded Prattware pottery seated figure of a lion with a hand formed tail coiled around his hind legs.
The sponged decoration of underglaze yellow and blue oxides provides a warming charm to the beast which is modelled seated on an oval base which is decorated with a brown and mustard coloured band. The naive quality of the figure is enhanced by the modelling of two separate front legs.
The figure bears the label of the famous antique shop in Kensington High Street London of Oliver-Sutton.

Additional information

Dimensions 6 in