Massive Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Figure of Venus

The extremely large figure depicts Venus, Aphrodite of the classical Greek legend.  This model is of great rarity.  Venus, is superbly painted, depicted in purple robes with green edging as she rise from the foam of the sea. Our ref NY10280.

Item Details:

Price: $6,500

Item date: Circa 1810

Dimensions: Height: 24 1/4 ins (61.60cm) Width: 8 1/2 ins (21.59cm) Depth: 8 ins (20.32cm)

Condition: The condition is excellent

References:
Myrna Schkolne, Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840, Family, Friendship, Play, & Classical Subjects, Vol 4, Page 186, Figure 194.37 from the Collection of Arnold and Barbara Berlin, although this example is plainly decorated with a white dress with scattered flowers and a Greek Key border to the plain base.

Seller's Details:

Name: Paul Vandekar

Telephone: +1 212-308-2022

Email: info@vandekar.com

Seller website:
http://vandekar.com

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