An exceptionally fine, large and desirable figure depicting the Scottish poet Robert Burns.
Burns stands with book in his right hand which rests on a tree stump. He holds a hat in his left hand. He wears a cobalt jacket, pink breeches, yellow and magenta striped waistcoat, and a plaid around his shoulders. Thistles grow up the side of the trunk. The title of the figure - ROBt BURNS’ - is written in stylised raised black capitals on the irregularly shaped base.
The figure makes for a very impressive display and is probably the best titled Burns portrait figure recorded. It is offered in very good condition with only a very small superficial chip to the corner of the plaid by Burns’ left hand. There is a chip to the base (viewer’s right) but this is under the slip and glaze so is a modelling error rather than post-production damage.
Reference: A. & N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835 - 1875: Book One, p. 35, fig. 57
Height: 13”
Date: c. 1860s
An exceptionally fine, large and desirable figure depicting the Scottish poet Robert Burns.
Burns stands with book in his right hand which rests on a tree stump. He holds a hat in his left hand. He wears a cobalt jacket, pink breeches, yellow and magenta striped waistcoat, and a plaid around his shoulders. Thistles grow up the side of the trunk. The title of the figure - ROBt BURNS’ - is written in stylised raised black capitals on the irregularly shaped base.
The figure makes for a very impressive display and is probably the best titled Burns portrait figure recorded. It is offered in very good condition with only a very small superficial chip to the corner of the plaid by Burns’ left hand. There is a chip to the base (viewer’s right) but this is under the slip and glaze so is a modelling error rather than post-production damage.
Reference: A. & N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835 - 1875: Book One, p. 35, fig. 57
Height: 13”
Date: c. 1860s
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