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Item Ships From: Continental US
Vintage Bronze Asian Horse Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Elevate your home decoration with this this Stunning of vintage Dynasty style horse. Standing as a testament to intricate craftsmanship, A superb piece of folk art, featuring elegant...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$780 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair Italian Vareigated Marble Obelisks
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a stately pair of Italian black variegated marble obelisks .
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$3,250 / set
2 Antique Miniature Staffordshire Dogs King Charles Spaniel Bulldog 2" to 3"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Staffordshire porcelain miniature figurines in the shape of dogs - a seated red and white King Charles spaniel on a grassy base, and a reclining bulldog with brown sp...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$164 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Formia 1990s Vintage Italian Green Murano Glass Cactus Plant with White Flower
By Formia Murano
Located in New York, NY
1990 Italian highly collectible glass cactus plant of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, signed Formia, with modern Minimalist design, in a lifelike organic Modernist shape in overlaid moss green Murano glass highlighted with prickles in relief, and decorated with a white glass flower...
Category
1990s Italian Organic Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Contemporary Small Penguin in Black and Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Penguin (Small)
Black Lacquer
Cream Lacquer
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Sculpture has a lacquered body and exposed copper beak and feet which can patina...
Category
2010s Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Asian Carved Hard Stone Exotic Fruit W/Jade Leaves Banana?
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Love the yellow green color of this fruit but I'm not sure if it is a banana or a fruit that looks like a small, skinny banana but it would be a wonderful, unusual fruit for a colle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Jade
$52 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Panther Sculpture Signed E. Pierre for Atelier Primavera
By Primavera
Located in New York, NY
This refined and important Art Deco stylized ceramic Panther sculpture was realized in France for Atelier Primavera au Printemps, circa 1925. It offers an elegantly striding earthenw...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
English 19th Century Terracotta Bulldog Statue with Silver Collar and Glass Eyes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English terracotta bulldog sculpture from the 19th century, with silver collar and glass eyes. Created in England during the 19th century, this terracotta sculpture captures our a...
Category
19th Century English Antique Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century, J.A. Mercie Style, Heavy, Patinated Brass Seal Figurines
By J.A. Mercie 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy, brass seal figurines with beautiful patina. Handsomely made in a style that is reminiscent of the elegant work of French artist J.A. Mercie (1845 - 1916) whose acclaimed monum...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Yukon Moose Taxidermy Mount
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
72" Boone and Crockett scoring Yukon moose. 52"vertical, protrudes 42". Absolutely stunning size, great condition. Perfect for large rooms, cabins, rustic decor.
Period: last quart...
Category
Late 20th Century American Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin
Crouching Venus Large Grand Tour Bronze Patinated Sculpture F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Rochester, NY
Grand tour bronze sculpture of the "Crouching Venus" after the antique. Fine patina. 19th century. Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1821-1902).
# nude fe...
Category
19th Century French Antique Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Feliciano Bejar Caja De Jano Bubble Box Magiscope Refraction Sculpture Op Art
By Feliciano Béjar
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Feliciano Béjar Ruiz Magiscopic red perforated glass aluminum box. Bejar was a Mexican artist, best known for a style of sculpture called Magiscopios which involved various material...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Incense Burners
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Incense Burners.
Measures 3" in width, 3" in depth and 9" in height.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare 19th Century English Enamelled Cast Iron Doorstop of Jumbo the Elephant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 19th-Century English Enamelled Cast Iron Doorstop of Jumbo the Elephant, ca. 1870–1885
A scarce and evocative English Victorian cast iron doorstop depicting Jumbo the Elephant,...
Category
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Catch All Bowl by Emil Milan
By Emil Milan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid walnut hand carved sculpted bowl or catch all. Signed on the bottom. 1950s
Emil Milan (1922 – 1985) was an American woodworker celebrated for his sculptural bowls, b...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
20th Century French Plaster Façade of a Roman Temple - Vintage Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage architectural model of an ancient Roman temple with Corinthian capitals is hand made in French plaster, in good condition. The model represents the front of a classical ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Solid Cast Bronze Rhino Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Commanding attention with its powerful presence, this vintage solid cast bronze rhinoceros sculpture is a testament to the enduring appeal of animalier art. Expertly rendered with re...
Category
1960s Vintage Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Murano Art Glass Koi Fish Sculpture Barbini Gold Bubble Hollywood Regency Modern
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite, rare and large Murano art glass sculpture of a pair of glistening koi fish. This murano art glass sculpture was hand made using the sommerso technique on the Venetian isla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Metal Rustic Horse Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1813 Hand crafted metal horse sculpture
Category
1980s Vintage Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rare Vintage Large Fragrance Factice The Dreamer by Versace 1990s
By Versace, Rosenthal, Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and striking incredibly large fragrance factice by Versace. This sculptural piece is commanding and striking. A balance of lines and codes of the Versace fashion empire. T...
Category
1990s French Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Harry Marinsky "The Ride"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Harry Marinsky (1909-2008)
"The Ride"
incised with the artist's signature and number; stamped with the foundry mark (on the base)
bronze
24 by 23 in.
61...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$12,500
Modern Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Modern Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Metal Cast Iron Pheasant Bird Figurines, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of large cast-iron metal pheasant birds in black. Each figure is identical and features a pheasant with its long tail, textured to resemble feather...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
$337 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Early Italian Polychromed Cage Mannequin or Doll with Glass Eyes
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century Italian polychromed cage mannequin with glass eyes. These were once used for store display. Her detailed joints are in wo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Poplar
Group of Four Anglo Indian Seashell and Metal Swans, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty group of four Anglo Indian swan sculptures or objects of art handcrafted with sea or nautilus shells and hammered metalwork bases necks and heads with stone eyes.
Largest: H: ...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Two Large Tall Architectural Garden Stone Concrete Horse Busts, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two cast concrete stone horse busts. Such a wonderful way to add a regal look to an entryway. (Or perhaps even a driveway.) Each piece depicts the bust of a horse with a flowing mane. Each sits upon a small square base.
We also have large concrete lions...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
$1,875 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage Paolo Soleri Ceramic Mobile Sounding Sculpture
By Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Paolo Soleri Ceramic & Copper Solar Bell — 6'3" Tall Mobile Sculpture with "Witch Hat" Top and Tribal Motifs
A dramatic and rare example of Paolo Soleri’s iconic Solar Bells,...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Natural Specimen Of Apatite On Schorl Crystal From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Specimen Type: Apatite on Schorl
Weight: 17 grams
Dimension: H: 3 x W: 3 x 1.5 cm
Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan
Treatment: None
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
French Cast Stone Nude Male Torso
Located in Atlanta, GA
An artistic French nude male torso statue from the 20th century. This vintage cast-stone sculpture from France depicts a muscular male torso, sculpted from the lower neck to mid knee...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Large Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sizable hand carved polychrome Chinese horse sculpture with detailed decoration.
Category
Early 20th Century Tang Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Wood
$5,440 Sale Price
20% Off
1940s Art Nouveau Borzoi / Russian Wolfhound Figurine, Don Manning, marked USA
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE
1940s Art Nouveau Borzoi / Russian Wolfhound Figurine, Don Manning, marked USA on back paw.
Approximate measurements: 4 x 2.5 x .75 inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite
Leather Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful sculpted leather giraffe sculpture. Great decorative addition for a bookshelf.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Hound Dog by Pierre Jules Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PIERRE-JULES MÊNE
French, 1810-1879
"Chien Limier" (1869)
Patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J. MÊNE" almost certainly cast in Mêne's personal atelier circa 1875
Item # 309MWP02...
Category
19th Century French Romantic Antique Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gene Scherer Jewelry chest. Signed and dated, 1986
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Large and whimsical jewelry chest made of hand-carved stacked laminated walnut, with spring loaded drawers. Signed, dated and in excellent condition.
Category
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Barbini Murano Pulegoso Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown frothy bubbles, over black core and gold flecks Italian art glass cat sculpture. The piece is attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Contemporary Italian Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
A ceramic marble finish horse head sculpture from Italy. By artisans in a century old family owned factory in Italy, as offered by Neiman Marcus.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modernist Abstract Expressionist Bronze Sculpture Richard Kozlow Att
Located in Troy, MI
An intriguing Mid Century Modern abstract figurative bronze sculpture attributed to Richard Kozlow circa 1960s
Beautifully executed piece with excellent patina
Unsigned
5.5 inches ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single decorative vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain ShiShi Temple Lion Foo Dog Statue. Expertly crafted and painted. Both stamped and labeled in the underside.
The Shishi, or lion-...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Italian Murano Glass Bull
By Murano 5
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Incredible mid-century Italian Murano glass bull hand-crafted in a brilliant blue and clear glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Hand-Carved Wood Life Size Monitor Lizard, School of Bustamonte, Mexico, 1970s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand-Carved Wood Life-Size Monitor Lizard, School of Bustamonte, Mexico, 1970s Mexico, circa 1970s
An impressively scaled hand-carved wooden monitor ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Royal Dux Czech Porcelain Cockatoos
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of porcelain cockatoos by Royal Dux, circa 1974. Each bird is unique in hand painted soft colors of muted white plumage with a hint of pink in the head and crest. Pink embossed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,500 / set
Modern Abstract M Sculpture in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Oval Queen by Patrick Coard Paris is the epitome of luxurious artistry, a breathtaking sculpture that commands attention with its regal presence and exquisite craftsmanship. Forg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
19th Century Carved Musical Figures - Set of 7
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a nicely carved set of musicians. They are all standing on barrels.
Category
19th Century German Antique Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Bone
French Victorian Bronze Dog on Marble Small Statue
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze dog on an off-white marble base
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lladro Little Stowaway Dog Figurine
By Lladro
Located in Greer, SC
Lladro Little Stowaway Dog Figurine
In good used condition
Category
1990s Spanish Other Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
French "Moliere" and "Cornielle" Patinated Bronzes
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures of "Moliere" and "Cornielle", late 19th century, each standing playwright on a black marble plinth, unsigned. 21.5" H x 7.5" W x 6.5" D.
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Mid Century Mixed Metal Brutalist Bird Sculpture Bustamante Style 1970s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mixed Metal Brutalist Bird Sculpture 1970s
Unique mixed metal bird sculpture in the style of Sergio Bustamante circa 1970s
Feathered...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Harry Bertoia Gilt Bronze, Brass and Steel Dandelion Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Bertoia's Dandelion form is widely regarded to be the apex of his career. An overwhelming physical presence is balanced by its truly delicate nature. A gilt bronze central sphere is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Brass, Bronze
Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Pattern Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Duck Sculpture
By Fratelli Toso, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, and large, vintage Murano hand blown multi-color filigrana stripe ribbons with gold accents Italian art glass duck bird sculpture. Created in the manner of the Frate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Agathon Léonard Bronze Sculpture, series Jeu de l’echarpe
By Agathon Léonard
Located in New York, NY
Agathon Leonard's Jeu de l’echarpe recalls the poses of the legendary eighteenth-century muse, Emma Hamilton. Beloved by society artists George Romney and Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun, pai...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Giacometti
s Soul" Sculpture 1980s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional cast sculpture "Giacometti's Soul" in bronze with hand-painted enamels on a patinated bronze base by Kelvin LaVerne, American late 1980's (Engraved signature on ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Gold Brass Pom Pom Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Artisan House, C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful wall hanging sculpture designed by Curtis Jere and produced by Artisan House in the early 1980s. This features an abstract branch form wi...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Thierry Mugler Angel Etoile Collection Factice with Box
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Thierry Mugler 2.6 fluid ounce “Etoile Collection” Eau de Parfum factice-dummy in mint condition. This piece comes in the factory box with molded stand. The piece has color...
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Plastic
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Majolica Palissy Lizard Joseph Landais Circa 1860
By Joseph Landais
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica Palissy Lizard signed Joseph Landais Circa 1860.
Category
1860s Rustic Antique Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Malachite
Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Birds Blue Tail Uranium Italian Art Glass Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati, Livio Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green yellow, with blue tails Italian art glass birds sculpture. Attributed to the Salviati company. The birds are made with s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of J. W. Fiske Greyhound Garden Statues
By J.W. Fiske
Company
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A large recumbent cast iron greyhound attributed to J.W. Fiske Foundry, New York, circa late 19th century. Weathered black painted finish with underlayers showing through. Wear and ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$5,500 / set
Vintage French Carved Ceramic Two-Tone Crackled Turtle Sculpture Raku Method
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or entry commode with this one-of-a-kind "Tortue" sculpture (French for tutle). Crafted in southern France and built of ceramic using the Raku method, the vintage to...
Category
2010s French Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern Spiral Wire Sculpture a Male Figure
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern Spiral Wire Sculpture a Male Figure
Offered for sale is a mid century sculpture of a man made of wire mounted to a small black felted base. The figure is cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Salt-Glazed Solid Agateware Cat with Candle Holder, Staffordshire, Mid-18th C.
By Staffordshire
Located in Katonah, NY
Staffordshire, England, circa 1745 – 1760
This charming and unusual figure depicts a seated cat, its body marbled in tones of buff, grey, and warm brown, the patterns flowing like fur beneath a translucent salt glaze.
From the crown of its head rises a small candleholder—an enchanting, functional variation that transforms the cat into a decorative light for the Georgian home.
The salt-glazed surface has a gentle satin sheen, enlivened by a cobalt wash brushed across the ears and shoulders, a subtle touch of colour that draws the eye. The figure is compact and beautifully balanced, exuding both humor and grace: a work of wit and craftsmanship meant to charm and amuse as much as to illuminate.
As a pair, this cat with candleholder and its companion cat carrying a mouse form a dialogue of light and life—one playful, one practical—representing the Staffordshire potters’ genius for turning everyday subjects into artful curiosities.
Attribution and Significance
Within the history of English ceramics, agateware animals represent the marriage of experimentation and domestic charm.
They were objects of conversation—proof of a potter’s technical mastery and a household’s refinement.
This cat, with its delicate candleholder, captures that artistic playfulness and innovation.
The glaze’s clarity, the elegant pose, and the subtle marbling make it not only an artifact of mid-18th-century Staffordshire but also a small masterpiece of whimsy and craft.
Scholarly Analysis and Authentication
The figure is made from laminated clays of contrasting colors, known as laid agate, a technique perfected in Staffordshire workshops during the 1740s and 1750s.
Strata of buff, pale grey, and iron-bearing brown clay were rolled together, pressed into a two-part mold, and luted along the spine before firing.
The cat’s body thus shows true through-body marbling: the veining continues through the thickness of the clay, not merely applied on the surface.
The candle socket, made from a single buff clay rather than agate, was luted to the head before glazing.
This practical choice prevented distortion during firing and was a typical workshop economy seen in other mid-18th-century functional animal forms.
The piece was salt-glazed in a wood- or coal-fired kiln into which common salt was introduced near peak temperature.
Sodium vapor combined with the silica of the clay to form a thin, glassy coating.
Here, the glaze is smooth and even, suggesting the cat was fired within a protective sagger.
The underside of the figure is open, revealing the pressed-clay interior.
Two or three minute stilt contacts are visible on the bottom ledge, confirming that the figure rested on kiln props during firing rather than being supported from beneath a closed base.
The cobalt wash was brushed under the glaze before firing.
It fuses permanently into the surface, creating soft haloes of blue wholly consistent with decoration on salt-glazed figures from the Whieldon circle circa 1750-1760.
Later 19th-century reproductions employ overpainted enamels that sit atop the glaze.
The open underside, authentic stratified body, integrated socket, and original cobalt staining collectively identify this as a genuine product of Staffordshire’s mid-18th-century agateware tradition, most plausibly from the orbit of Thomas Whieldon at Fenton Vivian or a closely related potter.
The measured height, modelling, and marbling correspond closely to examples in the Burnap Collection (nos.. 362–363, Nelson-Atkins Museum) and Sotheby’s (2015) — “A Staffordshire agateware cat-form candlestick, circa 1755.
Provenance / Condition:
Current Condition: Excellent, with one ear repaired at the tip and restoration at the top of the candleholder; the glaze remains bright and continuous across the body and socket.
References:
Burnap Collection, English Pottery 1675–1825, nos. 362–363.
Sotheby’s (2015) — “A Staffordshire agateware cat-form candlestick, circa 1755.
Christie’s, London 2010, lot 82.
1stDibs “Staffordshire Agateware Pottery Saltglaze Figure of a Cat,” item ref LU95812370442 Price: $4,482.16
Chipstone Foundation, Marbled Agateware: Techniques and Identification, 2005.
Henry Sandon, Staffordshire Pottery, 1970, pp. 52–54.
John Howard Antiques, Antique Agateware...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Folk Art Antique Continental US - Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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