BRITISH STUDIO POTTERY FIGURE OF WORK HORSE WITH STABLE HAND BY CHARLES VYSE.

Figure of a work horse decked out with show bridle and decorated tail standing with his handler in elaborate costume preparing for a horse fair. On a wooden plinth, incised signature on side of base C. Vyse Chelsea. Charles Vyse was born in Staffordshire in 1882, and was a key figure in the development of British studio pottery. At the age of 14 he was apprenticed to the Doulton factory as a designer. Attended Hanley Art School where he won a scholarship to the Royal College of Art where he studied sculpture from 1905 to 1910. In 1911 he was elected as a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors. He set up his studio at Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, in 1919 and produced figures based on characters seen on the streets of London. SIZE: 11″ h. PROVENANCE: From a Southern Maine home. CONDITION: Minor surface 3/4″ hairline on front of plinth otherwise very good. 9-94796 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2316

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2316	$4,740.00	BRITISH STUDIO POTTERY FIGURE OF WORK HORSE WITH STABLE HAND BY CHARLES VYSE. Figure of a work horse decked out with show bridle and decorated tail standing with his handler in elaborate costume preparing for a horse fair. On a wooden plinth, incised signature on side of base C. Vyse Chelsea. Charles Vyse was born in Staffordshire in 1882, and was a key figure in the development of British studio pottery. At the age of 14 he was apprenticed to the Doulton factory as a designer. Attended Hanley Art School where he won a scholarship to the Royal College of Art where he studied sculpture from 1905 to 1910. In 1911 he was elected as a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors. He set up his studio at Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, in 1919 and produced figures based on characters seen on the streets of London. SIZE: 11″ h. PROVENANCE: From a Southern Maine home. CONDITION: Minor surface 3/4″ hairline on front of plinth otherwise very good. 9-94796 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2316 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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BRITISH STUDIO POTTERY FIGURE OF WORK HORSE WITH STABLE HAND BY CHARLES VYSE.