Staffordshire pottery figure of a seated squirrel nibbling a nut ...circa 1775 English

Reference: 3886

Dated: c. 1775 Staffordshire England

A Staffordshire lead glazed pottery figure of a seated squirrel eating a nut. The clay body is a light chocolate color which is naively decorated with dark brown enamels around the eyes and chain, a blue collar and white thinly applied on the base.A rare and unusual piece, an appealing folk art figure from the 18th century.

Dimensions: 7.00 inch high

Medium: clay earthenware pottery

Current Condition Professional restoration at ears and base.

Provenance: Private English collection.

Price: gbp 2950.00 (Pound Sterling)
USD 4130 (US Dollars)