A Staffordshire Figure of a Crimean War Battle Scene - circa 1855
The Crimean War inspired many figures and this very rare
piece is another example of the genius
of our Staffordshire Potters.
This complicated subject is marvellously constructed
in a simple two-piece mould and is a victory for the modeller.
The quality of this figure is fantastic,
no matter how often I look at this figure I always wonder -
such a striking plumbed hat placed on his head
with it's fine neck and face -
Almost certainly a portrait figure,
But who is it ?
And just how has it survived in such good condition?
Condition: No restoration
Date: Circa 1855
Height: 11.5 inches
Provenance: Oliver Sutton Antiques, High St. Kensington
This is the actual figure; page 144
"Staffordshire Pottery - The Tribal Art of England"
by Anthony Oliver.
