Description:
Wedgwood Queen's Ware Peace Charger, England, 1919, polychrome enamel decorated with inscribed Latin verse to the rim and portrait to center, Soane & Smith retailer's mark and printed and impressed factory mark, dia. 16 7/8 in.
Provenance: Property of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Sold to benefit the acquisition fund.
Estimate $500-700
In very good condition throughout. There is some flawing to the background color and a 3/8" firing flaw (an extra bit of clay) to the surface.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
United Kingdom, Saint Louis Art MuseumStuart 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.