Pair of English tree trunk with sheep figures late 18th century

£775

Dated: 1790 to 1800 England

The pair of figures each feature a ewe recumbent on a grassy mound surrounded by grasses under the shelter of a hollow tree trunk. The oxide colors and detailed modeling is highly decorative on this appealing romantic country vision. The application of the shredded grasses is a distinctive and rare feature of the pair.

Dimensions: 4 inches high 4 inches long

Current Condition: Nose tip on one ewe restored.

Provenance: Private Collection Melksham England

£775    $891

Description

The pair of figures each feature a ewe recumbent on a grassy mound surrounded by grasses under the shelter of a hollow tree trunk.
The oxide colors and detailed modeling is highly decorative on this appealing romantic country vision.
The application of the shredded grasses is a distinctive and rare feature of the pair.

Additional information

Dimensions 4 × 4 in