Description:
Staffordshire White Salt-glazed Stoneware Bear Jar and Cover, England, mid-18th century, modeled in a sitting pose with slip muzzle to a detachable head with chain links to snout, the body with arms embracing a dog, applied allover with shredded clay, ht. 8 1/2 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Very slight flake to cover rim otherwise in very good condition throughout with no evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations.
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Keywords
United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.