A nicely coloured figure of Major-General Sir Henry Havelock, the British military general associated with the recapture of Cawnpore during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 shortly before his death following the Relief of Lucknow in November of that year. This figure probably dates to that year, or near to it.
Havelock, in colonial military attire, is depicted on horseback atop a naturalistic base beneath which his surname is written in gilded serif capital letters.
This figure was produced in several different styles and sizes. This particular rendering alone is recorded in having been made in 8.75” and 9.75” (this particular figure is the smaller). The figure pairs with Sir Colin Campbell, not offered here.
The figure is well-decorated and attractive and is, structurally, in very good condition. The application of cobalt and gilt is pleasingly rich with good saturation and no significant flaking. The only notable flaking is the facial features - particularly the black of the eyes and flesh-tone of the nose. There are some small flakes to the over-glaze orange, but most visibly on the back. There seems to be no restoration or repair.
Reference: A. & N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835 - 1875: Book One, p. 74, fig. 170 P
Height: 8.75”
Date: c. 1857
A nicely coloured figure of Major-General Sir Henry Havelock, the British military general associated with the recapture of Cawnpore during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 shortly before his death following the Relief of Lucknow in November of that year. This figure probably dates to that year, or near to it.
Havelock, in colonial military attire, is depicted on horseback atop a naturalistic base beneath which his surname is written in gilded serif capital letters.
This figure was produced in several different styles and sizes. This particular rendering alone is recorded in having been made in 8.75” and 9.75” (this particular figure is the smaller). The figure pairs with Sir Colin Campbell, not offered here.
The figure is well-decorated and attractive and is, structurally, in very good condition. The application of cobalt and gilt is pleasingly rich with good saturation and no significant flaking. The only notable flaking is the facial features - particularly the black of the eyes and flesh-tone of the nose. There are some small flakes to the over-glaze orange, but most visibly on the back. There seems to be no restoration or repair.
Reference: A. & N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835 - 1875: Book One, p. 74, fig. 170 P
Height: 8.75”
Date: c. 1857
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