Staffordshire Child & Roc Bird over Waterfall Group

Victorian, circa 1860. 13ins high, 5.7ins wide, 3.1ins depth.

Staffordshire Pottery figure with a theatrical and literary theme which features a child hanging over a waterfall, being carried by a Roc bird, perched on an oval base.

Dull gilt base line. Flatback, decorated mainly to the front.

Vent hole to the underside.

This piece represents or could have been inspired by the story, 'The Arabian Nights' first translated into English in 1840. Book reference ,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 259, figure 2839/2840.

Condition

Generally good. KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack to the child and ground;

small firing pits to the bird's chest.

RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched hairline to reverse.

Retouched paint losses to bird and ground.

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