John Brown (1827-1883) with the Pony called 'Flora' and the Collie called 'Sharp'
after Sir Edwin Henry Landseer RA (London 1802 - London 1873)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1864
Materials
Parian
Measurements
17 x 19.5 x 17 in
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Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
NT 429112
Summary
Ceramic, Parian ware, John Brown (1826 - 1883) with the Pony called 'Flora' and the Collie called 'Sharp' after Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (London 1802 - London 1873). Parian group of John Brown standing beside horse with dog at his feet. Inscribed 'John Brown with the pony Flora and the collie Sharp 1864'. On elliptical base. Presented by Queen Victoria to Disraeli at his final audience on relinquishing office in 1880. After Landseer. The grouping is reminiscent of Landseer's painting 'Sorrow'. Labelled '39' on base.
Provenance
Presented by Queen Victoria to Disraeli at his final audience on relinquishing office in 1880.
Marks and inscriptions
John Brown with the pony Flora and the collie Sharp 1864
Makers and roles
after Sir Edwin Henry Landseer RA (London 1802 - London 1873), artist