Lot 226
  • 226

A STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE BULL-BAITING GROUP CIRCA 1830-35

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • length 13 3/4 in.
  • 34.9 cm
modeled as a large spotted bull tossing a dog over its shoulder while baited by another and a showman standing to the side with his arms raised urging the dogs on, all raised on a table-base inscribed 'NOW CAPTIN LAD' and 'BULL-BEATING.' Minor restoration.

Provenance

D. M. & P. Manheim Antiques, New York
Acquired from the above, 1971