Lot 896

Staffordshire Portrait Bust of John Wesley & a Judge

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$150,000 $5,000
$300,000 $10,000

Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA

Description:

Staffordshire Portrait Bust of John Wesley and Staffordshire Judge, an Enoch Wood portrait bust of John Wesley with inscription on verso 'The Revd. John Wesley M.A., died Mar 2, 1791, aged 88. Enoch Wood Sculp, Burslem', and a satirical sleeping judge and witness figurine, unmarked (9 1/2 in. x 4 1/4 in. x 4 3/4 in.).

Measurements: Height: of Wesley bust 12 1/2 in. x Width: 7 1/2 in. x Depth: 4 1/2 in.

Condition:

Overall good condition, Wesley bust with restored break on one side of base and light wear and rubbing to glaze, particularly along edges, judge figure with loss on right bottom edge, craquelure to white glaze, and wear and rubbing to glaze along edges.