07-13-201707-14-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3020BBoston
July 13, 2017 04:00 PMCalender
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Wedgwood Black Basalt Figure of William Shakespeare

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$2,952$2,400
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3020BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 13, 2017 4:00PM

Description:

Wedgwood Black Basalt Figure of William Shakespeare, England, c. 1860-80, the standing figure modeled leaning on books set atop a pedestal, a scroll inscribed in gold with quotation from The Tempest, impressed title and mark, ht. 15 3/4 in.

Provenance: The Victor & Muriel Polikoff Collection.
Estimate $400-600

In very good condition throughout with no evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations.


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Keywords

Muriel Polikoff, United Kingdom