Staffordshire Figure of Benjamin Franklin, Incorrectly Named Washington.

Description

This large Staffordshire pottery figure depicts an elegant standing Benjamin Franklin with the name "Washington" in gold enamel around the base. According to the entry for a similar figure at the American Philosophical Society, this ceramic figurine is an adaptation of FranÃ§ois Marie Suzanne's 1793 terracotta statuette of Benjamin Franklin.
Suzanne's statuette was frequently reproduced with variations of costume and poses.
In Staffordshire, a ceramics manufacturing center in northwest England, the statuette was misidentified as "George Washington," and the mistake was repeated.
Staffordshire experts say that figurines labeled Washington resembling the first U.S. president are extremely rare.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition for age.

Origin:
United Kingdom

Creator:
Brand: Staffordshire

Materials & Techniques:
Ceramic

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition for age.

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Dimensions

15 x 7.25 x 5 in

Staffordshire Figure of Benjamin Franklin, Incorrectly Named Washington.

Lot 0866

Estimate $680-$2,030

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