Pink Lustre-decorated Pearl-glazed Earthenware Cupid

Description:

Pink Lustre-decorated Pearl-glazed Earthenware Cupid, England, c. 1820, overglaze enamel painted decoration, the standing figure modeled holding a torch in one hand and a bow and arrow in the other, lustre to wings and to two lions at his feet, ht. 17 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

Small chip to one wing; glaze abrasions to torch; flake to backside of red cloth; scattered flaking to green enamel; scattered flaking to black base and with a 1/4" footrim chip.


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