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(4) English Victorian Staffordshire Mantle Figures & Candlesticks

Price realized
$427
Pre-sale estimate
$80 – $150
Hammer price
$350
Category
Ceramics, Bowls & Glass
Sold
June 21, 2025
Sale
SPECIAL 9AM START-DAY 2- JUNE 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 4) English Victorian Staffordshire pottery figures and table lighting, 19th c., including: (2) mantle figures, modeled as a farmhand and milkmaid in provincial dress, standing afront a cow on naturalistic plinth, (one) intact with restoration at cow's horn and back leg, largest: approx 6"h, 6"w, 3.25"d; (pair) candlesticks, depicting courting couple with dog, trunk-form standard with flared bobeche, both intact with scattered professional restoration throughout, approx 9.25"h, 3.75"w, 3.25"d; 4.25lbs total Provenance: The estate and interior design collection of Gay Ratliff (Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff, Austin, Texas, 1942-2023) PLEASE NOTE: Earthenware pottery pieces are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repairs, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.