Fox with dead cockerel 1765 - 1785

This charming Staffordshire figure, created by Ralph Wood the Younger between 1765 and 1785, depicts a fox triumphantly standing over a dead cockerel. The ceramic sculpture, crafted in brown, green, and white glazes, captures the essence of a popular subject matter during the 18th century. The fox, with its sly expression and poised posture, is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of Ralph Wood the Younger. This small-scale piece, measuring just over 4 inches in height, exemplifies the popular genre of animal figurines produced in Staffordshire, England.