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Massive Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Figure of Venus, Circa 1810
$9,000
£6,837.78
€7,858.04
CA$12,641.60
A$13,760.07
CHF 7,290.97
MX$165,485.63
NOK 92,702.79
SEK 84,951.85
DKK 58,699.10
About the Item
Regency Grandeur: Monumental 2-Foot Tall Staffordshire Figure of Venus
Circa 1810
An exceptionally rare and massive Staffordshire pearlware pottery figure of Venus (the Roman goddess of love and beauty), dating to circa 1810. Standing over two feet tall, this figure represents the pinnacle of large-scale early 19th-century English earthenware modeling.
The figure depicts Venus rising from the "foam of the sea" (represented by a stylized, swirling mound at the base). She is superbly modeled with a serene classical expression and is richly enameled in a vibrant, saturated palette. She wears a floor-length gown of deep manganese-purple, edged in bright green, with a high Empire waistline typical of Regency fashion. She holds a matching purple drapery in her left hand, while her right hand is raised to her chest.
This model is of great rarity; only one other example is widely documented (in the Berlin Collection), and that example is much simpler in decoration. The rich, full-color enameling on this piece makes it a standout survivor.
Condition: Excellent antique condition. Remarkable for a figure of this size and complexity to survive without significant damage. The enamels remain vivid and no restoration noted to the neck or extremities (often vulnerable points on large figures).
Measurements:
Height: 24 1/4 inches (61.60 cm)
Width: 8 1/2 inches (21.59 cm)
Depth: 8 inches (20.32 cm)
Historical Context:
During the Regency period (c. 1810–1820), Staffordshire potters produced large-scale figures to emulate the look of classical marble statuary for the domestic interior. While figures of Faith, Hope, and Charity are relatively common, mythological subjects of this specific scale are incredibly scarce. The modeling reflects the Neoclassical ideal, blending ancient iconography (the sea foam birth) with contemporary Georgian fashion (the hairstyle and dress cut).
Literature
Reference:
Myrna Schkolne, Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840: Family, Friendship, Play,
Classical Subjects, Vol. 4: See Page 186, Figure 194.37.
Comparative Note: The example illustrated by Schkolne (from the Arnold and Barbara Berlin Collection) is painted only with scattered flowers on a white ground. The present example, with its full purple and green robes, is a significantly richer and more dramatic variation.
(Ref: NY10280-kkri)
- Dimensions:Height: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Regency (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1810
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Downingtown, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: NY10280-caac1stDibs: LU861034147232
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