A fabulous early bocage figure depicting a gardener, possibly produced by Samuel Hall.
The gardener leans on a spade in his right hand and holds a plant pot - complete with an independently modelled pink flower - in his right. Beside him is a fountain from which water flows into a stream from a gargoyle’s mouth. A yellow watering can rests atop the fountain. The scene is framed with lovely green bocage with pink flowers.
This is a really delightful early figure, full of detail, vibrant enamels, and high-quality modelling.
The figure is offered in very good condition. Some enamel flakes have been discreetly retouched (such as to the trousers, edges of the bocage, watering can, etc.). I cannot detect any restoration, though I cannot altogether rule out the possibility of some highly professional restoration to the tips of the bocage or other fragile features.
Reference: M. Schkolne, Staffordshire Figures 1780 - 1840: Volume One, p. 65, fig. 24.71
Height: 6.25”
Date: c. 1820
A fabulous early bocage figure depicting a gardener, possibly produced by Samuel Hall.
The gardener leans on a spade in his right hand and holds a plant pot - complete with an independently modelled pink flower - in his right. Beside him is a fountain from which water flows into a stream from a gargoyle’s mouth. A yellow watering can rests atop the fountain. The scene is framed with lovely green bocage with pink flowers.
This is a really delightful early figure, full of detail, vibrant enamels, and high-quality modelling.
The figure is offered in very good condition. Some enamel flakes have been discreetly retouched (such as to the trousers, edges of the bocage, watering can, etc.). I cannot detect any restoration, though I cannot altogether rule out the possibility of some highly professional restoration to the tips of the bocage or other fragile features.
Reference: M. Schkolne, Staffordshire Figures 1780 - 1840: Volume One, p. 65, fig. 24.71
Height: 6.25”
Date: c. 1820
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