A Rare And Amusing Copeland Majolica - Aug 23, 2023 | Strawser Auction Group In Pa
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A Rare and Amusing Copeland Majolica
A Rare and Amusing Copeland Majolica
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Description
figural emblematic of Sloth and Mischief c.1875, after an original by Louis Auguste Malempr?. Modelled as large monkey riding a tortoise, his tail passing around the tortoises neck to form reins, all upon a turquoise ground and all supported on a cobalt canted cornered pedestal base. An example is displayed at the Spode Museum, Stoke on Trent, England, 17".

Catalogued and curated by Nicolaus Boston.

Flower Family Collection.
Condition
Professional repair to monkey's tail. Professional hairline repairs to base which have discolored with age.
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A Rare and Amusing Copeland Majolica

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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Starting Price $1,500
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