CIRCA 1800, PROBABLY LEEDS

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A creamware model of a bay stallion
Circa 1800, probably Leeds
Of traditional type, modelled in an heroic pose to the right, with head slightly turned to his right and with ears pricked, his near hind leg slightly forward and with his long tail curling beneath him, his mane, tail and features in black, the upper surface of the rectangular base in green, the foliage-moulded canted corners and sheped self-moulded edge in yellow (one ear lacking, horse re-attached to base with four lead rivets, further restorations through lower legs)
14 in. (36 cm.) wide

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Lot Essay

Traditionally attributed to Leeds, it has been suggested that these models were used for display in saddler's shops. For further examples of these models in the Leeds City Art Gallery, and a discussion of their attribution, see Donald Towner, The Leeds Pottery (London, 1963) p. 45 and pls. 43a and b. It has been suggested that this model was based on an engraving after Stubbs.

A similar model, attributed to Newcastle, sold in these Rooms, 12th February 1990, lot 28, and another model sold in our New York Rooms, 25th September 1989, lot 21.

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