(4) English Staffordshire Pearlware Allegorical '4 Seasons' Figures

Lot description

(lot of 4) English Staffordshire pearlware allegorical figures, The Four Seasons, early 20th c., each rising on naturalistic base, including: (1) Autumn, with sheath of wheat and scythe, (1) Summer, holding basket of fruit, (1) Winter, depicting figure in long coat with arms crossed at chest, intact with stable hairline extending width of underside, (1) Spring, dancing with foliate wreaths, intact with professional restoration throughout upper body, largest: approx 9.25"h, 3.75"w, 3.25"d, 7lbs 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.