Pair Staffordshire recumbent shepherds

Object Description

Pair of Staffordshire figures with a pastoral theme which feature a shepherd and shepherdess, recumbent on an oblong base. Dull gilt base line and embellishment. Decorated mainly to the front. Vent hole to the reverse.

Object Condition

Shepherd: Good. Slight rubbing to gilt. KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage line to the side of the shepherd’s face; fleck of stray coloured enamel to the dog’s nose. RESTORATION: Retouched paint loss to shoes. Shepherdess: Generally good. KILN EFFECTS: piece of kiln detritus caught inside causing piece to rattle; shallow firing crack to the underside, running up the right side of the base. RESTORATION: Her left hand has been remodelled. Filled chip to lamb’s face. Retouched paint loss to her hair.

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