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Preisdatenbank abonnierenROYALTY: A charming Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Group, modelled as Two Children with a Horse, mid 19th century, probably Victoria, The Princess Royal and Princess Alice (Queen Victoria's firstborn daughters), one on horseback in a blue jacket, the other in a plaid skirt, 22cm high. The usual pair to this has a young man, possibly Prince Edward, and another Princess below.
SCOTTISH: Two Staffordshire Pearlware Figures, including a rare portrait figure of John Brown; and Highlander with his Dog, Brown standing beside a wall with his rifle, painted in colours, 20cm high; the other beside his black and white spaniel, 20cm high (believed by William Kent of Burslem, Staffordshire) (2). Provenance: 'John Brown' bought at Christies, 7th July, 1983, Lot 150. Brown was famously the manservant and confidant of Queen Victoria at Barmoral Estate in Scotland.
MILITARY: Two Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Portrait Figures, including a rare Crimean war figure of General Aimable Pélissier, Aimable-Jean-Jacques Pélissier, 1st Duc de Malakoff was a Marshal of France, and commanded the French Forces in Crimea as a General, 31cm high; and another similar, title indistinct, 27cm high (2) Condition report Both figures in generally good condition. Very minor paint losses
THEATRE: A fine Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as Jenny Lind, in the role of Marie, mid 19th century, attributed to the Alpha Factory, Jenny playing Marie, from ‘La figlia del regimento’ (The daughter of the Regiment), holding her hand to her hat and wearing a colourful costume consisting of waistcoat, jacket, and ankle-length skirt, on a gilt lined base, 20cm high. A number of similar models of Jenny Lind were created and there is another fine example in this collection. Marie is the central character of The Daughter of the Regiment, a work first performed in 1840. The 'Swedish Nightingale', Jenny Lind was born in Stockholm in 1820 and became a leading figures in opera houses in Sweden, Britain and France
SCOTTISH: A historical Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as Robert Burns, mid 19th century, on D shaped base, painted in colours, seated in a long green coat, 18cm high Condition report Generally good, slight loss to gilt line at base and slight fleck of green out of back of his jacket
HISTORICAL: A fine Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as 'Eliza Cook', circa 1849, attributed to the Alpha Factory (or possibly Sampson Smith at Longton), wearing jacket, bodice and long dress, modelled standing holding a book in her right hand, well-coloured, on shaped oval gilt-titled base, 25cm high. Eliza Cook (1818-1889) was the daughter of a London tradesman and a radical poet and writer. She was known for regular publications for child care and household hints.A similar piece is in the Fitzwilliam Museum. There are some small hairline cracks to base and some areas of loss to paint and glaze.
THEATRE: A rare Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure of Jenny Lind in the role of Maria in ‘La figlia del regimento’, circa 1845, the Alpha Factory, she standing and holding her hat, decorated in colours on a gilt titled base, 21cm high. Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 345, Fig 1301 The potters regularly used popular artworks and prints to represent historical figures. In this instance the piece derives from a music frontispiece by John Brandard, for Jullien’s Celebrated Polkas, No 16.
HISTORICAL: A pair of Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, modelled as Elizabeth Fry; and Lord Shaftesbury, The Alpha Factory, circa 1845, both seated with a child, painted in colours, 19cm high (2) Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 125, Fig 310/311 The figure of the gentleman has a chip to left wrist.
THEATRE: Two Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, including a rare figure of Artaxerxes; also another of possibly 'Lady Hester Stanhope' bearing a flower, possibly Rockingham Factory, mid 19th century, Artaxerxes modelled as a woman playing a guitar and wearing ermine, standing on a gilt lined base, possibly John and Rebecca Lloyd of Shelton, 18.5cm high; the other dressed in a fine robe, on a gilt line base, 18.5cm high (2). Refer: Harding Second Addendum, Page 91, Fig 1228/1229 for similar version of Artaxerxes. Artaxerxes is an opera by Thomas Arne set to an English adaptation of Metastasio's 1729 libretto Artaserse. The title role of the King Artaxerxes was played by female contraltos as Castrarti were outlawed by the time the piece was staged. Stanhope was the first English woman to enter the Great Pyramid at Giza, an explorer and a thorn in the side of William Pitt and the Ottoman Empire.
HISTORICAL: A rare Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as Thomas Slingsby Duncombe MP (1796-1861), Chartist, mid 19th century, standing in a dress coat, beside a draped plinth, feintly titled to base, 23.5cm Refer: National Trust: NT 341390 A popular reformist MP and apparently '"the handsomest and best-dressed man in the house". There is a small chip to back of head and to base.
CIRCUS: A very rare Staffordshire Pottery Figure Group of 'Mr,Van, Amburgh', attributed to John and Rebecca Lloyd of Shelton, circa 1840, modelled standing in a circus gladiator costume, a leopard climbing on his back and flanked by a lion and lioness, a small lamb at his feet, on an oval base, titled in gilt, 15.5cm high, 13cm wide. Isaac van Amburgh, an American lion tamer, in 1838-9 delighted London with his daring performances at venues such as the Drury Lane Theatre and Astley's Amphitheatre. Queen Victoria was an enormous admirer of his show, writing that 'you can never see it too often, for it is different each time.' (Journal, 29 January, 1839). Van Amburgh is usually credited with being the first man ever to put his head into the mouth of a lion.He delighted crowds as he fearlessly wrestled wild ferocious cats and as a finale fulfilled the Biblical prophesy by having them lie meekly down beside a lamb. This figurine is one of two versions created by the Lloyds, here the lamb is included, however more often this element is replaced by a lion cub. (see V&A: S.160-1986 for alternate version) Refer: Pugh, p.461, fig.200 or Harding Book 1, Page 135, Fig 135/5. There is a wonderful portrait of Van. Amburgh, lying in a cage with his animals, in the Royal Collection. Sir Edwin Landseer: RCIN 406346. Condition report The Lion and Lioness both lack section of tail, otherwise the piece is well painted and in good condition, with strong gilt title to the base. There is a firing crack across the wrist of the left hand. Also the lamb appears to have lost an ear, although any break is hard to spot in its ‘fleece;.
ROYALTY: Four assorted Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, including Mrs Siddons as Lady Macbeth, standing in ermine, 21cm, also Queen Victoria standing in a blue jacket, 28cm high; another of Victoria, 20cm high, and another possibly royal lady, 30cm high, (4) Two of Victoria with repaired heads. Condition report Two of Victoria with repaired heads
MILITARY: A large pair of Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, by Thomas Parr, modelled as Giuseppe Garibaldi & Field Marshall Napier, mid 19th century, Field-Marshal Robert Cornelis Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala beside with his Horse, Garibaldi similar, both painted in colours, on titled grassy bases, 23cm high (2). Condition report Both figures appear sound, but show slight paint loss. This is most obvious on Napier’s boots
ROYALTY: Two Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Portrait Groups, including 'Napoleon & Albert'; and Crimean Soldiers, Napoleon III and Prince Albert before national flags, 34.5cm; two soldiers in blue and red uniform with drums, 17cm, painted in colours (2) The French and British allied forces defeated the Russians in the Crimean War (1853-1856) . Condition report Smaller figure has hairline crack across back: the taller piece, right hand solder has possible restored arm, rough to touch.
ROYALTY: Two pairs of Staffordshire Pottery Royal Portrait Figures, including a fine pair of the Prince and Princess of Wales; also Louis Napoleon III & his consort Princess Eugenie, mid 19th century, the Prince and Princess in Highland dress on horseback, gilt titled bases, 30cm and 27.5cm high; the other pair both on horseback, she side-saddle, he doffing his plumed hat, gilt line bases, 25cm high (4) A number of near identical titled versions of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Eugenie are known. See National Trust: NT 341611 for an example. This pair have been titled as Falconers previously (Harding Addendum Two). Smaller pair, left horse head repaired. Condition report Smaller pair, left horse head repaired
EQUESTRIAN: A Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Portrait Figure, modelled as 'The Sultan', mid 19th century, mounted, painted in colours on a titled base, 24cm high Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 17, Fig 02 S The Sultan of Turkey, Abd-ul-Medjid is usually paired with three other figures including Marshall Arnaud. Other examples are found in this action.
HISTORICAL: A very rare Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as Sir John Franklin, the Alpha Factory, 1852, standing in uniform, holding a telescope on a rocky outcrop, gilt signed base, 26.5cm Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 60, Figs 134/135 This is a rare and sought after figure of the famous explorer. He led the Northwest Passage Expedition in 1845. An identical figure can be found in Royal Maritime Museum: AAA5957 There are a number of firing cracks, a hairline crack to the base and a large inclusion to base.
ROYALTY: A fine pair of Staffordshire Pottery Royal Portrait figure groups, including Queen Victoria & the Princess Royal; and Prince Albert & the Prince of Wales, the Queen and Albert seated and wearing ermine, both holding a child, on gilt lined bases, 20cm & 18.5cm high (2). Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 180, Fig 548
THEATRE: Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as Marietta Alboni as Cinderella, mid 19th century, she is standing in a carriage with scalloped hood and drawn by a prancing horse on a grassy base, gilt lined white oval base, 24cm high. Maria Anna Marzia (called Marietta) Alboni (1826-1894) was apparently considered one of the greatest contraltos in operatic history. While this figure is usually catalogued as Cinderella, it appears she never performed in this role and it is more likely depicting a moment in one of her many dramatic operas.
THEATRE: A Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as Jenny Lind, in the role of Alice in Meyerbeer’s opera Robert Le Diable, circa 184, seated with her arms around a Celtic cross, wearing a short sleeved bodice and full length skirt, a sash across her shoulder, 24cm high. Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 352, Fig 1332 Jenny Lind was born Johanna Maria Lind and often called 'The Swedish Nightingale' a celebrated soprano in Europe and the USA, touring widely with showman P.T. Barnum. There is a possible repair to the cross where it meets the base, the left hand appears to have lost a thumb, and some areas of loss to paint.
EQUESTRIAN: Three assorted pairs of Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Figurines, including 'Going to Market' & 'Returning Home', both with two figures mounted, with titled bases, 23cm high; also a fine pair of equestrian portrait figures of Queen Victoria & Prince Albert, 18cm high; and another possibly matched pair (6) Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 174, Figs 511/512 (Victoria & Albert)
SCOTTISH: A Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Portrait Figure, modelled as William Wallace, mid 19th century, standing 'en guard', in Highland dress, and bearing a sword and targe, painted in colours on a gilt line base, 28cm high. Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 311, Figs 1142 for similar but opposing figure.
CIRCUS: A very rare and historical Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as Ellen Blight in the role of 'Death of The Lion Queen', circa 1850, Ellen the Lion Tamer, standing beside a maned lion, a large leopard leaping towards her, painted in colours and set on a gilt titled white oval base, 36cm high Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 32, Fig 49 Possibly one of the most well known and celebrated historical Staffordshire figures, Ellen Eliza Blight (1833-1850) at the age of 16 became a professional lion tamer. She tragically was killed by her own tiger mid way through her performance. Following her death Queen Victoria forbade any further similar shows at Windsor. This piece is sometimes referred to as Ellen Chapman, her predecessor. Most versions of this piece have the leaping beast decorated as a leopard and not a lion or tiger. (Ellen Blight is sometimes known as Ellen or Helen Bright). Condition report Generally in good overall condition. There is some light paint loss, most obvious on top of panthers head
MILITARY: A Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as Sir Henry Havelock, mid 19th century, standing in uniform with hat in his hand, on a scrolled base, 15cm high. Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 71, Fig 162 (very similar but not identical) Major-General Sir Henry Havelock KCB was a British general who is particularly associated with India. He led troops to the 'Relief of Lucknow'.
ARCHIVE: The Sheila Brooks Staffordshire Collection Archive: A large assortment of Reference Books, Catalogues and Papers relating to her collections of Staffordshire Pottery, this includes assorted well known books, as well as a group of auction catalogues from the 1970's to 2006, this includes The Joyce Collection of Staffordshire Portrait Figures, Christies, April 1979. Sheila appears to have collected widely, buying not only at auction, but also from dealers and private sales. Many of her collection are found within this archive. (a lot)
HISTORICAL: A Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure of Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, with a child, circa 1848, he standing in a blue dress coat beside a child, on scroll decorated base, 16.5cm. He was a Philanthropist & in 1848 advocated the 'Ragged Schools'. The sculpture of 'Eros' in Piccadilly Circus is a memorial to him. Generally good condition, slight paint loss to heir and wear to gilt on base
HISTORICAL: Two Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Portrait Figures, including a rare group, modelled as William Tell with his Son; and Lajos Kossuth, Tell standing in a blue smock, his son holding an apple, painted in colours on a gilt titled base, 27.5cm high; also a portrait figure of Lajos Kossuth, standing with a top hat and bearing a manuscript, 28cm high (2). Refer: Pugh pp.519-20.ill. (Tell), Harding Book 1, Page 78, Fig 180 (Kossuth). Lajos Kossuth was a Hungarian nobleman, lawyer, journalist, politician, governor-president of the Kingdom of Hungary during the revolution of 1848–1849.
MILITARY: A rare Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as Napoleon Bonaparte, circa 1840, standing in uniform with arms crossed, his cape draped over a plinth, 16cm high This figure has previously been catalogued as his seafaring opponent Horatio Nelson, however most figures show Nelson with one arm and Napoleon is far more likely. Refer: Harding Book1, p.25, fig.29 P
SCOTTISH: Three Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Portrait Figures, including Robert Burns; Sir Walter Scott; and Burns & Highland Mary, Burns standing, leaning on a stump with a book, 35cm high; Scott, standing with a sash and a dog by his feet, 29cm high; Burns and Highland Mary grouped in a bower by a bridge (bocage missing), 23cm (3). Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 35, Fig 56 (Burns) & Harding Book 1, Page 125, Fig 308 (Scott)
ROYALTY: Two Staffordshire Pottery Royal Portrait Figures, modelled as Queen Victoria & the Princess Royal; and Prince Albert, circa 1840, she standing holding her first born daughter, 18cm high; he standing in a blue coat, holding out a biscuit, both painted in colours, 18cm high (2) Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 179, Fig 543 The biscuit in Alberts hand may represent gingerbread, popularly introduced to Britain by Albert at Christmas. From Queen Victoria's Journal, 24th December 1856:“Albert arranged a surprise for the Children. In Germany the old saying that St. Nicholas appears with a rod for naughty children, & gingerbread for good ones, is constantly represented, & Arthur hearing of this begged for one. Accordingly Albert got up a St. Nicholas, most formidable he looking, in black, covered with snow, a long white beard, & red nose, — of a gigantic stature! He came in asking the Children, who were somewhat awed & alarmed, — “are you a good child, & giving them gingerbread & apples.”
ROYALTY: A rare pair of Staffordshire Pottery Royal Portrait Figures, modelled as Queen Victoria & Prince Albert, circa 1840, attributed to Lloyd Shelton, well modelled, she seated enthroned, he standing, both in ermine and painted in colours, on gilt lined bases, 16cm & 15cm high (2) Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 170, Figs 485/486
HISTORICAL: Two Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, including a rare figure of Sir Robert Peel; and Richard Cobden;Peel, by the Alpha Factory, standing in a blue dress coat, painted in colours, on gilt titled base, 20cm high; Cobden similar, 21.5cm high (2) Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 112, Fig 272
SCOTTISH: Three Staffordshire Portrait Figures, including a Highlander with his Dog, possibly Prince Albert, 19.5cm high; also a Red Coated Huntsman, 19cm high; and Lady with Hunting Dog, possibly a noble lady, 19cm high (3). Noble Lady neck repaired, red coat appears repainted in areas. Condition report Noble Lady neck repaired, red coat appears repainted in areas
SCOTTISH: A rare Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as 'Rob Roy', mid 19th century, probably the Dudson Factory, he standing in Highland dress, with kilt and staff on a rocky outcrop over two resting sheep, 27cm high An identical piece is in the Fitzwilliam Museum. Robert Roy MacGregor was a Jacobite Scottish outlaw, who later became a romantic Scottish and Jacobite folk hero. His grave is a popular tourist destination today.
ROYALTY: A very fine pair of Staffordshire Pottery Royal Portrait Figures, modelled as Prince Edward and Princess Louise with Sheep, mid 19th century, modelled as Royal portraits of the Prince of Wales (Edward Albert 1841–1910) shown in Scottish dress leaning against a ram and the Princess Royal (Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise 1840–1901) leaning against a ewe, approx. 20cm high (2). The sheep with the lady has lost its right ear,
MILITARY: A pair of Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, modelled as Admiral Horatio Nelson; and probably Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood, circa 1850, both standing in uniform, Nelson with his missing arm (lost at Battle of Santa Cruz) and wearing a bicorn hat, 18cm high; Collingwood holding his hat, 17cm high (2). Both Nelson and Collingwood led British Naval squadrons at the Battle of Trafalgar and took victory from the combined French and Spanish Fleets. The cataloguer was unable to source a record of a figure for Admiral Collingwood, however his outlook matches the man and it seems a likely pairing. Refer: A similar version of Horatio Lord Nelson: Harding Book 1, Page 97, Fig 228P.
EQUESTRIAN: Two Staffordshire Pottery Flatbacks, including a rare portrait of a Huntsman, possibly Lord Raglan, mid 19th century, the mounted hunter in uniform, and bearing up a fox, his hound below, 23cm high; also another smaller, the hunter mounted with a captured buck below, 19cm high (2) Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 255, Fig 919 Lord Raglan was an important military man during Crimean War. He fatefully ordered the 'Charge of the Light Brigade'.
EQUESTRIAN: Four assorted Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Equestrian Figurines, including a portrait figure of Emperor Napoleon, he astride a piebald horse in uniform, 20cm high; also a portrait figure of Louis Napoleon, 20cm high, another of a dashing huntsman, 20cm high, and a foxhunter, 17cm high (4)
SCOTTISH: Three Staffordshire Pottery figures in Highland Dress, including a Portrait Figure of the Marquis of Lorne, standing wearing a kilt, 27cm high, also a matched pair of figures in Highland dress, each with a shield, she with an axe and he a staff, 25cm and 24.4cm high, all decorated in colours (3) The figure with a feather has a small chip to sock and chips/firing fault to draped fabric. One of the figures with shields has hairline/firing cracks.
HISTORICAL: A rare and exceptional Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as Captain James Cook, mid 19th century, the Alpha Factory, painted in colours, seated on a gilt lined base, his right arm resting on a table with a manuscript, his left hand on his lap, wearing a jacket, waistcoat, and breeches, 18cm high Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 54, Fig, 115. Modelled after an engraving by W.Holl, original oil by Nathaniel Dance R.A. in The National Maritime Museum.This rare figure is referred to in a letter to Sheila Brooks on the 11th January 1989, from London art dealer Oliver Sutton. ' ...this was our too and without question the best we have ever seen'. There are some hairline cracks to the side of base and a firing fault or chip.
THEATRE: Four Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, including Shakespeare & Milton; and two of Mr & Mrs Caudle, Shakespeare standing bedside a plinth, with a manuscript, 22cm high; paired with Milton, similar, all painted in colours, 22cm high, Alpha Factory; and two versions of Mr & Mrs Caudle, both seated, 19cm and 14cm high (4)
THEATRE: A pair of Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, modelled as Cinderella; & Prince Charming, mid 19th century, both standing wearing ermine robes, the Prince played by Luigi Lablance and Cinderella by Mrs. Edwards, 19cm high (2) Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 339, Fig 1250/1251 Luigi Lablache (6 December 1794 – 23 January 1858) was an Italian opera singer of French and Irish ancestry. He taught singing to the future Queen Victoria. The cataloguer thinks that these figures may represent one of the other popular opera's he sang. He was noted for his role in the Opera Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn and perhaps these figures should be re-titled?
HISTORICAL: Two interesting Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures modelled as a Violinist; and a Turk, mid 19th century, she standing with a bonnet, and holding her violin (possibly a guitar), on a gilt scroll decorated base, 20cm high, he wearing a helmet, uniform and set on a gilt and scroll base, 29cm high. (2) Both are possibly figures based on Victorian stage actors, but unknown.
GREYHOUNDS: Four Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, including a spill vase modelled with a Fox and Lamb, also a Standing Greyhound, with a rabbit; a spill vase with a Greyhound; and a recumbent Greyhound, 21-15cm high (4). Fox was purchased at Chrsties, lot 117, 14th February, 1991. £250 hammer. In archive. The dog with rabbit, legs with restorations. Condition report dog with rabbit, legs with restorations.
ROYALTY: Two pairs of Staffordshire Pottery Equestrian Figures, including Royal portrait figures of Napoleon Bonaparte III and Eugenie, Empress of France, mid 19th century, both on horseback, decorated in colours, 26cm high; also a pair of portrait figures of Garibaldi and Colonel Peard, both white with gilt, orange saddle cloths and light green sashes, 32cm high (4) Refer: Staffordshire Portrait Figures, Gordon Pugh, C244, fig 37. Napoleon's Head restored. Condition report Napoleon's Head restored
THEATRE: Two Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, modelled as John Philip Kemble as 'Hamlet'; and James Quinn as 'Falstaff, Kemble, standing with ermine robes, painted in colours, 25cm high; Quin, standing bearing a sword and targe (shield), also painted in colours, 22cm high (2) Similar figure of Kemble in National Trust Collections: NT 341465
SCOTTISH: Two Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, modelled as Rob Roy MacGregor; and possibly his wife Mary MacGregor of Comar, 19th century, both standing in Highland dress, he holding a hunting horn, with his dog and quarry, she with a plaid skirt, hunting dog and caught bird, approx. 37cm high (2). She has also been previously described as Flora MacDonald (the lover of Bonnie Prince Charlie).Robert Roy MacGregor was a Jacobite Scottish outlaw, who later became a romantic Scottish and Jacobite folk hero. His grave is a popular tourist destination today.
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