Pair of Staffordshire figures with a pastoral theme which feature sheep: a ram and ewe, recumbent on a shaped base. White and gilt version. Dull gilt base line. Decorated ‘in the round’ – decoration to front and reverse. Book reference not found.
Ewe: Generally good. Some rubbing to gilt. Some wear to the muzzle. KILN EFFECTS: staining to the reverse; over glazed shrinkage line to the reverse. RESTORATION. Remodelled left front leg. Right front leg reglued and join retouched. Ram: Generally good. Small chip to base at reverse. Some rubbing to gilt. KILN EFFECTS: small firing pit to the muzzle; staining to the reverse. RESTORATION. Remodelled right front leg. Retouching to left front leg.
By appointment only.
