J M Blashfield Mantlepiece Canova Lion
A very rare, mid 19th century terracotta mantlepiece figure of a Canova lion, stamped 'J M Blashfield Millwall And Paddington London'. This lion has firing faults, as it obviously had air pockets trapped in the terracotta before it was fired, which has resulted in several bubbles around the base, several which have burst.
English circa 1850
John Marriott Blashfield produced terracotta sculpture, ornament and architectural items from the early part of the 1840's Starting production at Millwall, London and then in 1858 he moved to Stamford in Lincolnshire, production finishing in 1875.
Publishing a number of catalogues, including 'A Catalogue of Seven Hundred Articles, Made in Terra Cotta, and Red and Cane-Coloured Pottery' Blashfield wares are fine, crisply cast, with great attention to detail, reminiscent of the Coade factory wares.
English circa 1850
John Marriott Blashfield produced terracotta sculpture, ornament and architectural items from the early part of the 1840's Starting production at Millwall, London and then in 1858 he moved to Stamford in Lincolnshire, production finishing in 1875.
Publishing a number of catalogues, including 'A Catalogue of Seven Hundred Articles, Made in Terra Cotta, and Red and Cane-Coloured Pottery' Blashfield wares are fine, crisply cast, with great attention to detail, reminiscent of the Coade factory wares.
H 6" x W 13" x D 4 1/2"
£1,175.00
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