English and European Ceramics and Glass - 23rd May 2017

Lot 389

A pair of Enoch Wood pearlware theatrical figures of John Liston c.1830

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £500

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Description

A pair of Enoch Wood pearlware theatrical figures of John Liston c.1830, in two of his most famous comic roles, one as Paul Pry, the other as Lubin Log, similarly dressed for each role in striped breeches beneath a burgundy jacket, wearing a yellow top hat and gloves, raised on rectangular bases, some restoration, 15.2cm. (2)

Provenance: from a private collection. Purchased from Andrew Dando, Bradford on Avon in 2005.