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

Price realized
$127
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$100
Category
Ceramics, Bowls & Glass
Sold
July 18, 2025
Sale
DAY 1 - JULY 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

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: from a prominent San Antonio, Texas estate 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.