A rare pair of portrait busts in black basalt from the Herculaneum Pottery, Liverpool, after models by Pierre Stephan. English circa 1800.
h:7.75 inches
Pierre-Stephan was a late eighteenth century modeller who worked at Derby and Wirksworth; he is also known to have supplied models to Josiah Wedgewood. These two portrait busts were also produced in buff stoneware, enamelled earthenware and enamelled porcelain. A buff stoneware version of Lord Duncan is held in the V&A collection, museum number 414:1119-1885.
Item Code: 2869
£ 2250
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