Antique English pottery figure prattware pearlware glaze late 18th century Staffordshire or Yorkshire pottery

Reference: 2542

Dated: 1790 Staffordshire or Yorkshire England

A very rare prattware pottery figure of a youth standing with his dog whilst looking in disbelief at his pannier as two rabbits pop up out of the leaves at the rim.
The decorated base is enhanced with the embellishment of five flower heads.
The figure is of exceptional quality and a very appealing subject.
A similar figure is located in the Royal Pavilion Art Gallery and Museum in Brighton England reference HW1288

Dimensions: 10.00 inch high

Current Condition Minor and invisible restoration to two leaves.

Literature: John and Griselda Lewis page 262 "Man with Pannier" PRATTWARE English and Scottish relief decorated and underglaze coloured earthenware 1780-1840

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