Parr Staffordshire 'John the Baptist and the lamb of God' figure

Victorian, circa 1860. 7.5ins high, 3.1ins wide, 3.7ins depth. Parr Factory Staffordshire figure with a religious theme which features John the Baptist and the lamb of God (symbolising Christ), stood on a shaped base. Multi-coloured version. Dull gilt base line and embellishment.



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



Vent hole to the underside.



Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 30, figure 1726.

Condition

Generally good.

Slight rubbing to gilt.





KILN EFFECTS: kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the base;



over glazed shrinkage lines to his right leg.



RESTORATION: David's head,





right hand



and sheep reglued and joins retouched:





Sheep's right front leg remodelled.





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