Wood&Caldwell Staffordshire Pearlware 'Alexander' bust

pre-Victorian, circa 1820. 12.2ins high, 6.7ins wide, 4.3ins depth. Wood and Caldwell Staffordshire bust with a military theme which features Alexander I of Russia, resting on a plinth base.



The piece is titled, 'Alexander ÆT 35 Moscow Burnt Europe Preserved. 1812.'





Multi-coloured version. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse.



Open bottomed.



This piece represents the French Invasion of Russia.

Book reference,'English Earthenware Figures 1740-1840' by Pat Halfpenny, page 167.

Condition

Generally good.

KILN EFFECTS: kiln soot caught in the glaze to his face;



touch mark to his lower lip and chin.



RESTORATION: Two filled chips to base.





Retouched paint losses to base,



jacket,





sash,





hair





and the reverse.



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