Staffordshire Pearl-glazed Earthenware Bust of Plato

Description:

Staffordshire Pearl-glazed Earthenware Bust of Plato, England, early 19th century, possibly Enoch Wood, overglaze enamel painted decoration, modeled atop a flaring plinth, impressed title on the reverse, ht. 12 7/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Scattered surface glaze wear and abrasions to hair, nose, lips, cloak and plinth; restoration to plinth.


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