European Furniture & Decorative Arts

Description:

Staffordshire Bocage Flight Into Egypt Group, England, c. 1815-25, polychrome enamel decorated depiction of Joseph standing by Mary who holds the baby Jesus while seated atop a donkey, ht. 7 7/8 in.
Estimate $400-600

Restorations to bocage, donkey's tail, donkey's ears and Joseph's hand attached, to donkey's front leg, Mary's feet, rope and Joseph's other arm; base enamels all retouched and with areas of flaking. Yellow enamels to baby also flaking. Chip to whatever Mary is holding in her hand.


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