An Early Staffordshire Figure of A Dandy and his Lady

Large Staffordshire figure of Benjamin Franklin, Named Franklin on base, mid-19th century This Staffordshire figure of Benjamin Franklin has a white base with the words Franklin mol...

Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Lincoln on Horseback Mid-19th Century The figure depicts President Abraham Lincoln sitting on horseback, his head turned towards the viewer, on an ov...

Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Bacchus With Cup on a Wine Barrel, 19th Century The charming figure depicts the figure of Bacchus with a grape and leaf wreath around his head sittin...

Massive Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Figure of Venus, circa 1810 The extremely large figure depicts Venus, Aphrodite of the Classical Greek legend. This model is of great rarity. Venus, is superbly painted, depicted in purple robes with green edging as she rise from the foam of the sea The condition is excellent. Only one other example is known- see below. Dimensions: 24 1/4 inches high x 8 1/2 inches wide x 8 inches deep See: Myrna Schkolne, Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840, Family, Friendship, Play, & Classical Subjects, Vol 4, Page 186, Figure 194.37 from the Collection of Arnold and Barbara Berlin, although this example is plainly decorated with a white dress with scattered flowers and a Greek Key border to the plain base. History of Venus Venus is the Roman goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She is the equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Venus was born from the foam of the sea after Uranus, the sky god, was castrated by his son Cronus. She was carried to the island of Cythera by seashells and then to Mount Olympus, where she became the wife of Vulcan, the god of fire. Venus in Art Venus has been a popular subject for artists since ancient times. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman, nude or partially clothed, and is often accompanied by symbols of love and beauty, such as doves, roses, and apples. Some of the most famous depictions of Venus include the Venus de Milo, a marble sculpture from the 2nd century BCE, and the Venus of Urbino...

Great Pearlware Figure of Aphrodite & Eros, 'Venus and Cupid' Figure attributed to Neale & Co, circa 1790. The large pearlware early English pearl...

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure, Meiji Period, Circa 1910-20 The porcelain model of a cat depicts a cat naturalistically modeled with its paws beneath it and it tail f...

A cold painted bronze figure of an eastern lady serving coffee most probably Bergman work shop.

Early 20th century bust of an African lady, presented in the Primitive style. Dimensions: H27 x W14.5 x D20 cm

A Woman and Young Man holding hands with a wrapped parcel in back and a bag and cane in front. With a white tree support with textured foliage at back. Measures: height 11 1/2", le...

Wonderful hand made Staffordshire figurine from England of a lady and a lamb. The lamb is lying in front on the grass with the lady behind him w...

Antique 19th century Staffordshire flatback figure. It has wonderful hand painted colours and is in perfect condition. Measures: H 23 W 15 ...

Staffordshire Pottery porcellaneous figure which features a rabbit, recumbent on an oval base. Dull gilt embellishment. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse. Op...