Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure of The Madonna made by the Wood family of potters in circa 1820

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£2450

Dated: 1815 Staffordshire England

A large size Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure of the Virgin Mary also known as the Madonna. This figure has been attributed as the work of the Wood family of potters. This appealing and warming figure is exceptionally well modelled and finely decorated.This is often the case with figures of a religious nature where extra respect was given through the various production processes. The child looks up adoringly at his mother who exudes a warm tenderness for the infant.

Dimensions: 13 inches high, 7 inches wide, 8 inches long

Current Condition: Of good appearance with hairline crack restored professionally at shoulder of Madonna,infants outstreched arm and minor re-touch to enamels.

Literature: Page 241 figure 107.3 Volume 2 Staffordshire Figures by Myrna Schkolne and published by Schiffer.

£2450    $3307

Description

A large size Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure of the Virgin Mary also known as the Madonna.
This figure has been attributed as the work of the Wood family of potters. This appealing and warming figure is exceptionally well modelled and finely decorated.This is often the case with figures of a religious nature where extra respect was given through the various production processes. The child looks up adoringly at his mother who exudes a warm tenderness for the infant.

Additional information

Dimensions 8 × 7 × 13 in