[WAR OF 1812] STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE JUG 'JACK FROST ATTACKING BONY (NAPOLEON) IN RUSSIA', CIRCA 1813

Lot 212

250300

he body underglaze painted After the satirical engraving by William Elmes 'Jack Frost attacking Bony in Russia', published on November 1812 by Thomas Tegg (Bibliothèque Nationale de France, the British Museum), showing Jack Frost on the back of the bear (symbol of Russia), hurling snowballs at a fleeing Napoleon, whose hat has been knocked off. The scene takes place during a raging blizzard, where the snow is blowing towards Napoleon, pushing him away from Russia... inscribed 'Jack Frost attacking Bony in Russia/ 'What - Master Boney - have I caught You at last lie - teach you Russian fare - take that and that as a relish and digest it.' / 'By gar - Monsieur Frost this is a much colder Reception than I expected I never experienced such a pelting before - I find I must take care of my Nose as well as my Toes - Pray forgive me this time and I swear by - St Dennis never to enter your - dominion again' (on the body) pearlware, underglaze painting H. 15 cm Condition: important crack to the body, restorations, signs of use

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