European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Wedgwood Black Basalt Snake-handled Vase, England, late 18th century, depictions in relief of Venus Drawn by Swans to one side, Cupids Attending Swans to the reverse, impressed mark, ht. 16 in.
Estimate $1,000-2,000
Handles restored; one bead missing to top rim; slight nicks to edges of plinth.
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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.