Antique English Staffordshire Musicians Figurine

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A true Victorian love story in ceramic form. This charming Staffordshire figurine dates to the 1850s and depicts a romantic … Read more A true Victorian love story in ceramic form. This charming Staffordshire figurine dates to the 1850s and depicts a romantic pair of musicians mid-performance — she seated with her lute, he standing confidently in a sweeping cape, one leg crossed like he’s about to launch into an operatic aria. Hand-painted in rich cobalt blue, warm ochre, and inky black, the figures are accented with delicate floral detailing at the base, grounding the scene in classic Staffordshire storytelling. The expressive faces, theatrical posture, and slightly naïve modeling are exactly what collectors adore about early Staffordshire figures — equal parts folk art, romance, and stage presence.

As expected for the period, the piece is unmarked, and all the charm is in the handwork: painterly brushstrokes, soft glaze pooling, and that unmistakable 19th-century character you simply can’t replicate.

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