Lot 103 , A rare Longton Hall figure of a ewe, c.1752, L. 9.7cm

A rare Longton Hall figure of a ewe, c.1752, standing on an oval base painted and applied with flowers and leaves, L. 9.7cm
Estimate £600-800

Provenance: The Dennis G. Rice Collection, ex Rous Lench No. 625 collection label. Compare a similar Longton Hall ram from the Rice collection sold by Gorringes 12 Mar 2019, lot 109.

Provenance - the Dennis G. Rice collection.

Both ears restored. Overglazed firing crack to the ewe's front left leg and losses to the applied leaves.


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Sold for £1,600