An exquisite, very rare and highly desirable pair of figures depicting the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal.
They stand holding hats next to covered tables. The Prince has a toy sailing boat, and the Princess a bird (possibly a toy or model). They are modelled on stepped bases with recessed gilt lettering and foliate motifs typical of the Alpha Factory, to which this pair is attributed.
The quality of modelling and decoration are excellent - colourful, bright, and elegant. The application is highly proficient and there is very little evidence of flaking - some slight flaking to the Prince’s buttons and a tiny flake to the Princess’ hair.
The figures are in excellent condition. While I cannot altogether rule out some light repainting, I cannot identify any. Likewise, I find no damage or evidence of restoration. Should I be mistaken, I can at least say that any repainting or restoration has been carried out with absolute professionalism.
Reference: P. D. Gordon Pugh, Staffordshire Portrait Figures, p. A 149, pl. 46, figs 131 and 132
Height: 6.25”
Date: c. 1845
Provenance: A substantial, high-quality private collection, name unknown. (The former owner’s reference label has been left attached should the buyer be able to identify other figures from the same collection.)
An exquisite, very rare and highly desirable pair of figures depicting the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal.
They stand holding hats next to covered tables. The Prince has a toy sailing boat, and the Princess a bird (possibly a toy or model). They are modelled on stepped bases with recessed gilt lettering and foliate motifs typical of the Alpha Factory, to which this pair is attributed.
The quality of modelling and decoration are excellent - colourful, bright, and elegant. The application is highly proficient and there is very little evidence of flaking - some slight flaking to the Prince’s buttons and a tiny flake to the Princess’ hair.
The figures are in excellent condition. While I cannot altogether rule out some light repainting, I cannot identify any. Likewise, I find no damage or evidence of restoration. Should I be mistaken, I can at least say that any repainting or restoration has been carried out with absolute professionalism.
Reference: P. D. Gordon Pugh, Staffordshire Portrait Figures, p. A 149, pl. 46, figs 131 and 132
Height: 6.25”
Date: c. 1845
Provenance: A substantial, high-quality private collection, name unknown. (The former owner’s reference label has been left attached should the buyer be able to identify other figures from the same collection.)
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