Price
£2500.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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Dated: 1795 to 1800 Burslem Staffordshire England UK
The Staffordshire pottery pearlware bust celebrates one of the pioneers of the Methodist movement Reverend George Whitfield. The reverse of the figure incorporated a circular medallion which reads " THE REVD.GEORGE WHITFIELD, SEPT.30 1770 DIED AGED 56. ENOCH WOOD SCULP.BURSLEM".
The modeling of the bust in exceptional and depicts Whitfield's squint perfectly. The attention to detail of his spectacular wig is another crucial component of the life-like rendition of this important Methodist preacher.
Dimensions: 13 inches high
Current Condition: Professional restoration at socle.
Provenance: Private Collection Kensington London
Literature: Myrna Schkolne Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840 Volume 4 Page 250 figure reference 200.140
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