Lot 737

Three Unusual Staffordshire Pottery Novelty Figures

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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18th/early 19th century, comprising: Whieldon type miniature depicting actress Kitty Clive; pearlware coiled snake; creamware lid with two modeled cooked chickens; largest 4-3/4 x 3 x 1-1/4 in.

Provenance: (chicken plate) Art Trading Ltd., New York, NY (accompanied by copy of receipt); (Kitty Clive) Deanne Levison, American Antiques & Folk Art, Atlanta, Georgia (accompanied by copy of receipt); An Important Atlanta Private Collection

Note: For a similar example of a Whieldon figure in period dress, see: A Collection of English Pottery, Part X compiled by Jonathan Horne, no. 274.

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(chicken plate) Art Trading Ltd., New York, NY (accompanied by copy of receipt); (Kitty Clive) Deanne Levison, American Antiques & Folk Art, Atlanta, Georgia (accompanied by copy of receipt); An Important Atlanta Private Collection

Kitty Clive with crazing, restorations to torso and base; snake with retouch and restorations to neck and tail tip; tape remnants to lid base 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.