Three Small Wedgwood Black Basalt Busts

Description:

Three Small Wedgwood Black Basalt Busts, England, 19th century, a maiden mounted atop a waisted socle set on a cylindrical column, ht. 8 3/4; William Shakespeare mounted atop a waisted socle, ht. 4; and a classical king mounted with a metal collar and set atop a cork, bust ht. 2 1/4 in.; impressed marks.
Estimate $400-600

Maiden: restored through body and socle.
Shakespeare: restored body.
King: in goodcondition throughout.


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