Lot 86
Three Staffordshire Pearlware Theatrical Figures of John Liston as Sam Swipes in ‘Exchange no Robbery’, Lubin Log in ‘Love, Law and Physic’ and as Paul Pry in ‘Paul Pry’, c.1820-30
Lot 86 Details
Three Staffordshire Pearlware Theatrical Figures of John Liston as Sam Swipes in ‘Exchange no Robbery’, Lubin Log in ‘Love, Law and Physic’ and as Paul Pry in ‘Paul Pry’, c.1820-30
in colourful painted costume, the first base inscribed ‘No! am I a Gentleman? / Upon your Soul tho’ Mother.’
minor restoration
largest height 6.5" — 16.6 cm.
Estimate $300-$500
Provenance:
Labels with D.M. & P. Manheim, New York (Sam Swipes) and James E. Elliott Antiques, Deep River (Paul Pry)