Staffordshire saltglaze agateware figure of a seated cat mid 18th century.

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£1850

Dated: 1750 Staffordshire England

This naive figure of a seated cat is naturalistically and expressively modeled seated on its haunches, with blue ears and blue patches with variegated clays to resemble agate. The figure is an early example from the Staffordshire potters in the mid-18th century.

Dimensions: 4 inches high

Current Condition: Restoration to hairline at the haunch

Provenance: From the collection of a gentleman in the Home Counties England.

£1850    $2497

Description

This naive figure of a seated cat is naturalistically and expressively modeled seated on its haunches, with blue ears and blue patches with variegated clays to resemble agate.
The figure is an early example from the Staffordshire potters in the mid-18th century.

Additional information

Dimensions 4 in