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Victorian Staffordshire Earthenware Christ at the Column, C.1860
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Victorian Staffordshire Earthenware Christ at the Column, C.1860

19th century
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

A large Victorian Staffordshire glazed earthenware figure of Christ at the Column, made in England circa 1860. The subject is traditionally known as The Flagellation or Christ at the Pillar and forms part of the Passion of Christ.

Christ is modelled standing beside a tall rectangular column with his head inclined and his hands bound behind his back. The figure is fully modelled in the round, with carefully defined modelling of the body and limbs.

The figure stands on a substantial shaped base decorated at the front with a large shell motif and scrolling rocaille ornament. A firing vent at the rear of the hollow column reflects the traditional construction of large Staffordshire earthenware figures.

The model is documented in A. & N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835–1875, Book 2, p. 22, fig. 1699, where the subject is identified as The Flagellation of Christ. Closely related monumental examples are known from specialist collections of Victorian religious Staffordshire, including the Stephen Duckworth Collection, part of which is now held by The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent.

Staffordshire and the Potteries around Stoke-on-Trent became internationally renowned as one of the principal centres of British ceramic production. The district produced many of the leading names in English pottery and developed a particularly distinctive tradition of Victorian figural wares.

Dimensions:

Weight: 1,631 g

Height: 40 cm

Width: 13 cm

Depth: 13 cm

Condition:

Age-related crazing to the glaze. Some paint loss and flaking to the hair and red-orange drapery. Minor flaking to the paint on the hands. Otherwise in good antique condition.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include handling, packaging and postage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Victorian Staffordshire Religious Figure to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232151
Dealers Internal Reference
B1854
Description
A large Victorian Staffordshire glazed earthenware figure of Christ at the Column, made in England circa 1860.
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The subject is traditionally known as The Flagellation or Christ at the Pillar and forms part of the Passion of Christ.
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fig 1. A Victorian earthenware figurine depicting Christ standing at a column draped in a terracotta-coloured cloth on a scrollwork base.
fig 1. Victorian Staffordshire Earthenware Christ at the Column, C.1860

Christ is modelled standing beside a tall rectangular column with his head inclined and his hands bound behind his back. The figure is fully modelled in the round, with carefully defined modelling of the body and limbs.

fig 2. A Victorian earthenware figurine depicting Christ standing at a column draped in a terracotta-coloured cloth on a scrollwork base.
fig 2. Victorian Staffordshire Earthenware Christ at the Column, C.1860

The figure stands on a substantial shaped base decorated at the front with a large shell motif and scrolling rocaille ornament. A firing vent at the rear of the hollow column reflects the traditional construction of large Staffordshire earthenware figures.

fig 3. A Victorian earthenware figurine depicting Christ standing at a column draped in a terracotta-coloured cloth on a scrollwork base.
fig 3. Victorian Staffordshire Earthenware Christ at the Column, C.1860

The model is documented in A. & N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835–1875, Book 2, p. 22, fig. 1699, where the subject is identified as The Flagellation of Christ. Closely related monumental examples are known from specialist collections of Victorian religious Staffordshire, including the Stephen Duckworth Collection, part of which is now held by The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent.

fig 4. A Victorian earthenware figurine depicting Christ standing at a column draped in a terracotta-coloured cloth on a scrollwork base.
fig 4. Victorian Staffordshire Earthenware Christ at the Column, C.1860

Staffordshire and the Potteries around Stoke-on-Trent became internationally renowned as one of the principal centres of British ceramic production. The district produced many of the leading names in English pottery and developed a particularly distinctive tradition of Victorian figural wares.

fig 5. A Victorian earthenware figurine depicting Christ standing at a column draped in a terracotta-coloured cloth on a scrollwork base.
fig 5. Victorian Staffordshire Earthenware Christ at the Column, C.1860

Dimensions:

Weight: 1,631 g

Height: 40 cm

Width: 13 cm

Depth: 13 cm

Condition:

Age-related crazing to the glaze. Some paint loss and flaking to the hair and red-orange drapery. Minor flaking to the paint on the hands. Otherwise in good antique condition.

fig 6. A Victorian earthenware figurine depicting Christ standing at a column draped in a terracotta-coloured cloth on a scrollwork base.
fig 6. Victorian Staffordshire Earthenware Christ at the Column, C.1860

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include handling, packaging and postage.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Victorian Staffordshire Religious Figure to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1232151
Dealers Internal Ref
B1854
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A Victorian earthenware figurine depicting Christ standing at a column draped in a terracotta-coloured cloth on a scrollwork base.
Victorian Staffordshire Earthenware Christ at the Column, c.1860
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  • ObjectFigurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze
  • ColourCream, Terracotta
  • MotifsDraped loincloth, Column pedestal, Scrollwork base
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This Victorian Staffordshire earthenware figurine depicts Christ standing beside a tall rectangular column with his head inclined and hands bound behind his back. Modelled in the round, the piece dates to circa 1860 in England and features a cream-coloured body with a terracotta-coloured draped loincloth. The figure rests upon a shaped base decorated at the front with a large shell motif and scrolling rocaille ornament, displaying age-related crazing to the glaze along with paint loss and flaking to the hair and drapery. The piece measures 40 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. Suitable for display in a home today, this figurine fits neatly onto a bookshelf or mantelpiece as part of a collection of Victorian religious Staffordshire ceramics. The hollow column includes a firing vent at the rear reflecting traditional Staffordshire construction methods, while the defined modelling highlights the distinct tradition of British figural wares produced around Stoke-on-Trent.

FAQs

A Staffordshire religious figure is a press-moulded earthenware statue produced by potteries in Staffordshire, England, during the 19th century, designed to depict biblical iconography for household devotional display.

These figures were cast in ceramic moulds using lead-glazed earthenware, fired, and finished with underglaze slip or overglaze painted enamels before a final kiln firing.

Authentic period pieces display fine surface crazing in the clear glaze, unglazed firing bases, light weight relative to modern reproductions, and mold seam marks consistent with hand assembly.

They can be integrated into minimalist shelving units, positioned alongside architectural ceramics, or placed on dark timber surfaces to serve as historical sculptural accents.

Dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding water immersion or abrasive detergents that can damage lead glazes and delicate paint pigments.
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