Pair of antique Staffordshire pottery figures of cow and bull with tree and bocage early 19th century English.

Reference: 4846

Dated: c. 1815 Staffordshire England

One of the rarest and best models of bovine figures produced by the Staffordshire potters at the beginning of the 19th century.
The pair are exceptional quality, the bull is modelled worried by a dog whilst the cow is annoyed by a snake.
The tree trunk with bocage is especially rare and is a wonderful and unique decorative feature.

Dimensions: 7.75 inch high

Medium: pearlware staffordshire bocage pottery earthenware ceramic

Current Condition Some good professional restoration.

Provenance: Private collection England.

Literature: Myrna Schkolne Volume 3 page ref.50 figure 118.27 Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840, a similar figure of the cow is illustrated.

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