Our Premier Autumn Auction | Session II | October 22, 2025
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 709
Extremely Rare Pair Whieldon Type Staffordshire Pottery Water Buffaloes
Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000
Sold for
$9,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
mid 18th century, in the Chinese style, each with molded child seated atop buffalo's back, cream and brown glaze, each 8 x 10 x 4 in.
Provenance: Art Trading Ltd., New York, NY, October 24, 1980 (accompanied by copy of receipt); An Important Atlanta Private Collection
Note: Pairs of standing buffalo of this type very rarely come to market. One pair sold Christie's, New York, Fine English Furniture, Objects of Art & Ceramic, April 20 - July 5, 2006 for $99,000, see: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-2286908.
For other similar examples, see: Leslie B Grigsby, The Henry H. Weldon Collection (1990), p. 354; A Collection of English Pottery, Part XII compiled by Jonathan Horne, no. 341; Astbury, Whieldon, and Ralph Wood Figures, and Toby Jugs by Captain Price, plate XXV, no. 27 and plate XXVI, no. 32; Staffordshire Pottery Figures by Read, plate 25; The Frank P. and Harriet C. Burnap Collection of English Pottery by Ross E. Taggart, no. 474-476, pg. 109; A Passion For Pottery: Further Selections From The Henry H. Weldon Collection by Peter Williams & Pat Halfpenny, no. 195, pg. 286 and 287.
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Art Trading Ltd., New York, NY, October 24, 1980 (accompanied by copy of receipt); An Important Atlanta Private Collection
glaze crazing, typical light wear to feet； one with restorations to horns, break and repair to child's arm； one with large restoration to child's torso, some possible retouch to buffalo's face and leg Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
