拍品专文
See note to preceding lot; and Major Cyril Earle, T.D., The Earl Collection of Early Staffordshire Pottery, London, 1915, pl. 162
细节
A STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE OF WILLIAM CHAUCER
CIRCA 1800
Of Ralph Wood type, in white stocking cap, flowered long coat, rose vest and green breeches, holding a book in his right hand and leaning against a pedestal with books, on a colourful marbled rectangular base (paint flaking on coat, books and breeches, chips to base and one book, base cracked)--12in. (30.5cm.) high
CIRCA 1800
Of Ralph Wood type, in white stocking cap, flowered long coat, rose vest and green breeches, holding a book in his right hand and leaning against a pedestal with books, on a colourful marbled rectangular base (paint flaking on coat, books and breeches, chips to base and one book, base cracked)--12in. (30.5cm.) high