Pearl-glazed Earthenware Bocage Romulus and Remus Group

Description:

Pearl-glazed Earthenware Bocage Romulus and Remus Group, England, c. 1820, overglaze enamel painted decoration, depicted as two children by a large wolf, a bird perched atop, inscribed title to base, ht. 8 1/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Professional restorations to the bocage, the bird, to one of the wolf's ears and to one foot of a child.


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