Lot 1022
  • 1022

ENOCH WOOD PEARLWARE BUST OF GEORGE WHITEFIELD CIRCA 1800-10

Estimate
400 - 600 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • Height 12 1/2 in.
The reverse molded with a medallion impressed THE REVD GEORGE WHITFIELD DIED SEPT 30, 1770 AGED 56 ENOCH WOOD, SCULP, BURSLEM.

Provenance

Sotheby's, New York, The Collection of Rev. Benjamin Lake, Cazanovia, New York, January 29, 1987, lot 396;
D. M. & P. Manheim Antiques, New York.

Exhibited

Museum of Mourning Art, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.

Condition

Some touch-ups to the flaked areas of the black enamel on the base and some every minor flaking to the black enamel.
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