Description:
Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Vase and Cover, England, c. 1775, acorn finial to a domed top with engine turning, the vase with satyr mask handles to either side of drapery banding over an engine-turned body, set atop a square plinth, raised lozenge mark, ht. 11 1/2 in.
The Spak Collection of Wedgwood sold to benefit the Florida International Uni
Estimate $800-1,200
Cover: several very slight nicks along edge.
Vase: Plinth with edge and footrim chips.
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Keywords
United Kingdom
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.