Staffordshire Pearlware Lion Figure Attributed to Sherratt, 1830

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A wonderfully quirky 19th century Staffordshire lion attributed to Obadiah Sherratt – one of the region’s most distinctive potters. Titled … Read more A wonderfully quirky 19th century Staffordshire lion attributed to Obadiah Sherratt – one of the region’s most distinctive potters. Titled “The Roran Lion” (a charming misspelling of “Roman” that only adds to its folk-art appeal), this white glazed figure stands on a signature Sherratt raised base. With expressive features and one paw placed assertively on a ball, this lion echoes the famous Medici Lion but is unmistakably Staffordshire in spirit. The title is a delightfully folkish detail – a hallmark of the period’s more provincial makers – and makes this a conversation piece for any collection.

England Circa 1830

Height: 10 ½ In.
Length: 14 In.
Depth: 5 3/8 In. See less