Wedgwood (England, Est 1759)
Black Basalt Spill Vase, c. 1865
Neo-Classical Motif
impressed WEDGWOOD, ‘T’, ‘( )’, ‘3’
3” high x 1 11/16” diameter (mouth) / 2” diameter foot
Notes: An early Victorian black basalt vase / holder, decorated with two Neo-Classical appliqué tableaux (Coriolanus being asked to return to Rome & Cupid Asleep) separated by two appliqué tree & foliage groupings under a top scrolling foliate appliqué border, made by Wedgwood circa 1865.
Coriolanus being asked to return to Rome: referenced in Wedgwood (1873) pp. 39, no.258, “Coriolanus, with his wife and mother persuading him to return to Rome.”
Cupid Asleep: two nymphs attempt to steal cupid’s arrow while he sleeps
Condition: Excellent
For Accuracy: an Antique it may show expected light signs of age and use related wear.
(Note: The pen in the photo’s is included for scale. It is not part of the lot and is not for sale.)
