I love this Stafforddshire figurine of as it has such life and movement to it. It is not so much of a flat back - as it has more modelling in the round and you are able to look through the figure's limbs to the room beyond. The paintwork on the figure is also rather meticulous with a lot of attention to detail of the costume.
It is an antique 19th century figurine taking the form of Rob Roy MacGregor (1671 - 1734).
HISTORY: Rob Roy was a celebrated Scottish Jacobite, an outlaw and folk hero known as the "Scottish Robin Hood". He was born in the Highlands and was a skilled cattle dealer, then reiver and fugative who fought for the Stuart cause. He fought in the Jacobite Rebellions. He did not die on the battlefield but had a long life passing peacefully at his home and and was laid to rest in Balquhidder Kirk. His life was spent in the Trossachs and Loch Lomond area, now often called "Rob Roy Country". He was immortalised by Sir Walter Scott in his 1817 novel "Rob Roy" and many engravings survive of actors in a similar pose to this figurine who are playing the hero on the stage.
This lively model displays very well and it is a good size size measuring 13 inches (33 cm) in height. The painting of his costume is certainly exceptional. He is shown in full warrior costume. He has a long orange coloured sash and a armoured bodice. He has plaid socks. He holds a shield or targe in one hand and in the other you can see his sword. There is a little rubbing to his shoes - but nothing distracting.
This figurine reflects the Victorian interest in all things Scottish. I think that this model dates to the 1860s / 1870s.
My model is not a modern reproduction and is sold as being a 19th century creation. It is in good condition with no damages. He is a much harder to find figure - especially in this very fine condition. My figurine also has an interesting history - as there is an old sticker on the base saying that it had previously been in the collection of Sir Alfred Owen (1908 - 1975) of New Hall, Sutton Coldfield. His collectoin label is still on the base, as photographed.
A model variant is illustrated in 'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 1, by A.& N. Harding, page 283, figure 1035.
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