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(5) English Staffordshire Pearlware Bocage Figures, Putti With Flowers

Price realized
$191
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $200
Hammer price
$150
Category
Ceramics, Bowls & Glass
Sold
June 21, 2025
Sale
SPECIAL 9AM START-DAY 2- JUNE 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 5) English Staffordshire pearlware mantle figures, 19th c., each modeled as a putto with basket of flowers, many with blossoming bocage, standing on naturalistic base, including: (2) further raised on integral plinth, (1) depicting a figure in blue sash with two floral baskets, marked Walton at verso, small chip to back lower edge, (1) figure wearing yellow sash and wreath crown, (1) adorned with white, orange, and yellow flowers, the group intact with some professional restorations throughout, largest: approx 5.5"h, 4"w, 2.5"d, 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.

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.