Christie's Collectibles, Staffordshire Figures, The Connoisseur's Guide
Book Details
Author(s)Geoffrey Stafford Charles
PublisherBulfinch Press
ISBN / ASIN0821224611
ISBN-139780821224618
AvailabilityUsually ships in 1-2 business days
Sales Rank4,145,651
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
The whimsical ceramic figures from Staffordshire, first made in the 18th century, have captured the spirit of the Victorian era, the period in which they achieved their greatest popularity. There are numerous examples of these colorful portraits, which were modeled on famous people, including royalty, military figures, politicians, actors, and even murderers, as well as on animals. This guide provides a selection of figures and supplies all the information necessary to start or build your own collection.
