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A Wedgwood Black Basalt Sphinx Figure and Two Related Inkwells
Estimate: $600-$800
Sold
$1,100
Timed Auction
Wedgwood and European Ceramics
Location
Philadelphia
Size
Height of the largest 4 3/4 inches.
Description
A Wedgwood Black Basalt Sphinx Figure and Two Related Inkwells
Circa 1795-1800
With inscription to underside purporting to once have belonged to Napoleon III, the two Sphinx form inkwells similarly modeled; each with impressed Wedgwood stamps.
Height of the largest 4 3/4 inches.
Property from the Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
The largest example with some kiln speckling to nose and an uneven loss to the back of the head -- possibly from the making. One of the inkwell fittings a later replacement. Otherwise good overall condition.Length of the largest 6 1/2 inches.
Quantity
1