British & Continental Ceramics & Glass - 2nd September 2025

Lot 135

A Staffordshire lead-glazed figure of a musician, mid 18th century, of Astbury-Whieldon type, seated

Estimate £300 - £500

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Description

A Staffordshire lead-glazed figure of a musician, mid 18th century, of Astbury-Whieldon type, seated and playing the fiddle or violin, striated with green, blue and manganese, raised on a treacle-glazed base with an incised design, restoration to the fiddle and bow, 12.5cm.