Description:
Wedgwood Majolica Figural Centerpiece/Compote, England, c. 1869, modeled in the manner of Hughes Protat, polychrome enamel decorated, the circular sawtooth rim bowl mounted with fruiting festoons and set atop a tall reedy grass stem with three cherubs alternating with three shell dishes, the base with laurel and berry festoons, shells and scrolled feet, impressed mark, ht. 11 7/8, dia. 9 5/8 in.
Estimate $500-700
Scattered repairs to sawtooth rim; one shell with discolored repairs; one shell reattached.
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United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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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.