(4) English Staffordshire Pearlware Bocage Animals, Sheep & Deer

Lot description

(lot of 4) English Staffordshire pearlware mantle figures, 19th c., each depicting an animal in front of a blooming bocage, on naturalistic base, including: (2) sheep with frit-textured fleece, Old Staffordshire Ware, maker's mark underfoot, largest: approx 5"h, 5.75"w, 2.25"d; (2) recumbent deer, opposing doe and buck, largest: approx 4"h, 3.5"w, 2"d; group intact with scattered professional restoration to bocages and bases, most visible under UV light only, 1.25lbs 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.