Pair Staffordshire Lord Byron & Maid of Athens figures

Victorian, circa 1860. Tallest is 6.9ins high, 3.5ins wide, 2.4ins depth. Pair of Staffordshire figures with a theatrical and literary theme which feature Lord Byron and the Maid of Athens,
seated on a rectangular base.



Multi-coloured with underglaze blue version. Dull gilt base line and embellishment.
Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse.







Vent hole to the underside.



This piece represents The poet Lord Byron and the character of his poem 'The Maid of Athens' .
During his tour of Europe in Athens he met Theresa Marci who inspired him to write this poem.
Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 1, by A.& N. Harding, page 42, figure 82/83.

Condition

CONDITION: Male: Good. No restoration.

A few minor paint losses to hair,



boots and foot stool.



Some rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: slightly stained crazing to front and underside.





Female: Good. No restoration.

A few paint losses to ribbon,



foot stool and book.





Some rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: a speck of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the reverse;



stray speck of cobalt glaze to her nose.



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