Description:
Wedgwood Black Basalt BrainstoneVase and Cover, England, late 18th century, the oval swan-handled vase with vermicular pattern, a Medusa mask below, all mounted on the backs of two winged sphinxes set on a raised rectangular base, unmarked, ht. 17, lg. 14 in.
Provenance: Milestone Collection.
The Spak Collection of Wedgwood sold to benefit the Florida International Uni
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Cover: Sizable hairline repaired.
Vase: Stress fractures to base.
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Keywords
United KingdomStuart 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
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Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
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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.