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Staffordshire Pearlware Bust of the Composer Handel

$3,471.67
£2,535
€3,016.09
CA$4,875.52
A$4,946.06
CHF 2,813.27
MX$60,089.50
NOK 33,086.22
SEK 33,200.90
DKK 22,550.75

About the Item

Wood family Staffordshire Pottery pearlware bust with a musical theme which features the head and shoulders of the composer George Frideric Handel. He is dressed in flowing robes and a tunic, wearing a full, curled powdered periwig characteristic of the period. Rests on a plinth base. The piece is titled, 'Handel'. Enscribed number 80 to the underside. Painted base line.
  • Attributed to:
    Ralph Wood Pottery (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 5.71 in (14.51 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7.02 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pearlware
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Stabilised and retouched cracks to base. A few retouched flakes. Good. Some wear/discolouration/kiln soot to the lower base edge. Thin glaze/abrasion to his nose. RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched cracks to base. A few retouched flakes.
  • Seller Location:
    Chelmsford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 233321stDibs: LU4246149912562

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