Description:
Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Sphinx Candlesticks, England, late 18th century, each modeled seated and with a candle nozzle mounted atop their shoulder and between their wings, impressed upper-lower case mark, ht. 10 in.
The Spak Collection of Wedgwood sold to benefit the Florida International Uni
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Each with restorations to wings, and one to tail.
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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
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.