Lot 106
  • 106

A GROUP OF THREE STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURES CIRCA 1800-30

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • height of tallest 6 1/4 in.
  • 15.9 cm
comprising a figure of a boy carrying a a basket of flowers standing on low mound and square base inscribed Dutch Boy, a figure of the actor John Liston as 'Paul Pry' on a mottled green and brown base titled on the front and a figure of a shepherdess and her lambs standing before a bocage on a circular mound base inscribed & MATE. Minor chip.

Provenance

The 'Dutch Boy', D. M. & P. Manheim Antiques, New York

Condition

All in geberally good condition apart from a very minor 1/8-in chip to the top edge of the Dutch Boy's base on the right side near the front corner.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.