07-18-201507-18-2015
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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2835BBoston
July 18, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Three Wedgwood Emile Lessore Decorated Queen's Ware Items

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$738$600
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2835BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 19, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Three Wedgwood Emile Lessore Decorated Queen's Ware Items, England, 1862-69, each polychrome enamel decorated, plate with shaped rim and depiction of the Dog and its Reflection from Aesop's Fables, dia. 9 3/8; plate with foliate border and turquoise trim line bordering a landscape with male and female figures with goat, dia. 9; and a two-handled cup with figural landscape depictions of an old man and a child to one side, a youth bundling sticks on the reverse, ht. 5 3/8 in.; artist signed and impressed marks.

Provenance: Property of the Saint Louis Art Museum. Sold to benefit the acquisition fund.
Estimate $500-700

Aesop's Plate: Scattered enamel wear to rim.
Figural plate: Very slight surface abrasions.
Cup: In very good condition throughout.


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Keywords

United Kingdom, Saint Louis Art Museum