Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2440Location: BostonDate / Time: January 10, 2009 10:00AM
Description:
Wedgwood and Bentley Solid Blue Jasper Plaque, England, c. 1778, round shape with a dark blue wash over a pale blue body, applied white relief depiction of Medusa's head, impressed mark, approx. dia. 5 in.; mounted in a brass inlaid ebonized wood frame, dia. 8 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,000
By sight, plaque is in very good condition with no cracks, chips or restorations. Not examined out of frame. The wood frame with some repairs, especially to the brass which appears to be popping in places. Some slight venner loss.