Large Ceramic Bull

The color looks kind of similar to some of those Howard Pierce birds.

I looked at H Pierce and the colours on 2 bears seem to be the same. I havent lifted the felt so no idea yet if there is a sig. I have repaired the Horn and unless you look very close you wont see it. Still not seen anything like this bull yet. Thanks for the ideas all.

I think I will just list this piece and see where the hammer falls. Its too big to put anywhere in my place so hope it gets a nice home. If anyone does find the answer please let me know. Thanks. Pete

You might not find a Howard Pierce label if you peel the velvet off the bottom because I have owed some unmarked HP pieces in the past. I also notice that on eBay the bull is one of the most coveted animals in midcentury modern design as far as sculptures and figurines are concerned, especially when they are very stylized and decorative like yours. I have a feeling that yours will fetch for a decent amount because it seems like it is a relatively rare piece. I also think that it might be worth it to peel off the velvet just to see if it's signed, I don't think the absence of the felt is going to change the value in any way.

I have a number of watchers on the bull. I have already packed it. I dont envy the winner unwrapping this Its seems so fragile I have covered every inch in cardboard and wrapped 10m of packaging around before putting it in a custom made (otherwise known as recycled) box. I would hate to see it broken. Im hoping my low start doesnt get sniped. Cant get a bidding war going in the last few seconds ! Thanks again for all the help guys. Pete

I wouldn't take too much notice in the amount of watchers you have as in my experience, and on a regular basis, they arn't always potential bidders, I have had many items that looked as though they would sell well and didn't :(

Very true. I have had 12 watchers on one piece and it didnt sell. Ebay is a strange place. I hate sniping when selling but not averse to using it when buying. As a rule I double what I paid and add a pound and am happy to get that and let it build up. It keeps me off the streets and if someone loves the piece they buy then Im happy. Recycling for pocket money !

my theory is they watch the listings to see what theirs are worth

yep they do indeedy Dan, cus I do that sometimes too certainly on pieces of my glass collection

Me too. I have over a hundred on my watch list and only bid on two or three. Sorry sellers.

if you are near Brentwood...i know a superb restorer

Im up in the freezing North East. I spent a few quid on a good adhesive and the repair is all but invisible. Very Lucky. It only has my starting price bid on at the moment and Im happy at that but every now and then I get a shock. A miniature copper and enamel teapot bought for £4 sold for £51. I tend to leave the pottery now unless it is a name I recognise. I keep seeing tons of it but in some areas they must have a lot of Pottery classes going on !! Charity shops arent as good as they used to be at knowing nothing.