Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 20th February 2018

Lot 16

A good pearlware plaque of John Wesley c.1800

Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £220

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Description

A good pearlware plaque of John Wesley c.1800, the rectangular form printed with an oval portrait of the cleric reading a religious text, titled 'Reverend John Wesley, MA, Aged 87', the moulded frame edged in black, 21cm.

The print follows an engraving by William Ridley (1764-1838) after a miniature by R Arnold (fl.1770-1810).

Provenance: from the collection of the late Reverend John J Perry.