Description:
Large Wedgwood Bert Bentley Modeled Black Basalt Vase, Cover, and Pedestal Base, England, 1922, BB914, cherub finial, the vase with maiden handles bordered with bands of foliate to a textured shoulder, the body with a wide band of floral festoons above panels of trelliswork and large acanthus leaves, ht. 29; the cylindrical base with trellis panels framed within ribbon top laurel and berries terminating at trophy drops, ht. 16 in., impressed marks.
Estimate $10,000-15,000
Pedestal detachable at the foot ring. Several chips along bottom rim of pedestal. Legs restored to one figural handle.
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Keywords
United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.