Arts and Crafts - 6th October 2020

Lot 271

'Young England' a Copeland & Co Parian Ware model of a young cricketer after a design by G Halse

Estimate £120 - £180 | Hammer £280

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Description

'Young England' a Copeland & Co Parian Ware model of a young cricketer after a design by G Halse, modelled resting against a tree stump, his bat by his side, reading a book, impressed Young England to base incised NO.3 to underside of base, 39cm. high

Provenance

The collection of Pam and Mark Taylor.

Catalogue notes

Halse originally exhibited this design at the Royal Academy exhibition in 1870 with Copeland & Co producing a Parian example in 1876.