Lot Essay
C.f. English Earthenware Figures by Pat Halfpenny, pl.40, p.149, for an illustration of two similar examples.
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A pair of pearlware figural spill vases
modelled as female figures seated by hollow trees representing 'Poor Maria' and 'Grief', each classically draped and with dogs at their feet, enriched in overglaze enamel colours -- 7¾in. (19.7cm.) high, circa 1804 (2)
modelled as female figures seated by hollow trees representing 'Poor Maria' and 'Grief', each classically draped and with dogs at their feet, enriched in overglaze enamel colours -- 7¾in. (19.7cm.) high, circa 1804 (2)