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A Wedgwood Encaustic Decorated Black Basalt Vase
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$2,750
Timed Auction
Wedgwood and European Ceramics
Location
Philadelphia
Size
Height 12 x width 5 1/8 inches.
Description
A Wedgwood Encaustic Decorated Black Basalt Vase
Early 19th Century
With a classical figural group in white with black centering iron red, blue and white borders with flowers and foliage, impressed Wedgwood mark.
Height 12 x width 5 1/8 inches.
Property from the Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Overall with some surface grime, including on the figural enameling, appearing as some discoloration. Some areas of rubbing to the glaze with matte areas at the neck where it meets the shoulder. The basalt body with some scattered minor, shallow scratches, only visible upon close inspection. Presents very well overall.
Provenance
Provenance:The Victor and Muriel Polikoff Collection, Skinner Inc., July 13-14 2017, sale 3020, lot 101.
Quantity
1