Description:
Enoch Wood Earthenware Bust of John Wesley, England, late 18th century, polychrome enamel decorated and mounted atop a flaring plinth, raised and impressed cartouche to the reverse inscribed "The Revd. John Wesley M A. Died Mar 2, 1791. Age 88 Enoch Wood Sculp Burslem," ht. 12 1/4 in.
Estimate $500-700
Areas of black enamel retouched to plinth with possible restoration; 1/2" chip under a back corner of plinth; hairlines to one side behind shoulder on backside only. Slight patch of glaze loss to clerical collar.
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Stuart 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.