Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Figure of Mark Anthony

pre-Victorian, circa 1820. 7.5ins high, 12.2ins wide, 3.5ins depth. Staffordshire pearlware figure with a theatrical and literary theme which features Mark Antony, recumbent on a marbleised base.

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

Open bottomed.

This piece represents the character Antony in the play 'Antony and Cleopatra' by William Shakespeare. It is based on real events of ancient times, a tragedy and also a story of passionate love. It tells the story of an affair between Mark Antony, one of the three who rule Rome after the assassination of Julius Caesar, and Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt.

Condition

CONDITION: Good. A few small flakes to front and reverse hem of pink cloak.

A few paint losses to reverse of blue sash.

Slight wear to face and shoulders.

RESTORATION. Retouched paint losses to front of blue sash and sandals.

 

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