Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) English Victorian Staffordshire Figures, Bagpipe Player & Boy On Dog
- Price realized
- $427
- Pre-sale estimate
- $100 – $200
- 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 2) English Victorian Staffordshire pottery mantle figures, late 19th c., including: (1) Highland bagpipe player, modeled as a standing male figure in Scottish kilt, flanked by foliated supports, retaining label at verso inscribed "Highland figure from Lord Bicester's Estate in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England," restoration to crossed foot, approx 15.5"h, 7"w, 4"d; (1) young boy reclined atop spaniel, restoration to boy's head and dog's face, approx 9.5"h, 7"w, 2.75"d; 4.5lbs 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.
