Staffordshire figure of a Savoyard with his dancing bear, circa 1820

see chapter 111 Performing animals volume 3. Staffordshire Figures by Myrna Schkolne for a similar figure

Provenance: Ex American collection and John Howard Antiques

Height: 8 ⅞”

Width: 7 ⅛”

Condition: Restored tip of two leaves, rope, break at a branch, and the edge of cloak.

£3,400

US$4,556