At Auction: The Sara and Samuel Laver Collection of Wedgwood and Related Wares

Featured in the July 14th European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction

Skinner has a long tradition of handling significant single-owner collections at auction, and particularly in the field of Wedgwood. When you think of the early days at the Buten Wedgwood Museum in Merion, Pennsylvania, you also have to think of the surrounding area and the wealth of Wedgwood collectors within a stone’s throw of the comprehensive collection, acquired by The Birmingham Museum of Art in 2010. The Oster and Milestone collections sold in the late 1960’s and mid-1970’s; the Zeitlin Collection at Skinner in 2006; and the Polikoff Collection in 2017. At least one more area collection has been in seclusion until now, the Laver Collection.

Wedgwood Black Jasper Dip Vase, Cover, and Stand, England, early 19th century (Lot 252, Estimate: $1,500-2,500)
Pair of Wedgwood Solid Pale Blue Jasper Footed Vases, England, late 18th century (Lot 244, Estimate: $800-1,200)
Emile Lessore Decorated Queen's Ware Ewer, England, c. 1860 (Lot 281, Estimate: $600-800)
Wedgwood Bronzed Black Basalt Bust of Aristotle, England, third quarter 19th century (Lot 260, Estimate: $800-1,200)
Enoch Wood Glazed Stoneware Plaque, England, late 18th century (Lot 225, Estimate: $1,000-1,500)
Neale Marbleized Agate Vase and Cover, England, c. 1780 (Lot 215, Estimate: $800-1,200)
Wedgwood Green Jasper Dip Bamboo Spill Vase, England, c. 1800 (Lot 251, Estimate: $800-1,200)
Staffordshire Salt-glazed Stoneware "Littler's Blue" Teapot and Cover, England, c. 1755 (Lot 210, Estimate: $800-1,200)
Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Wine and Water Ewers, England, early 19th century (Lot 261, Estimate: $1,200-1,800)
Wedgwood Rosso Antico and White Terra-cotta Incense Burner and Cover, England, early 19th century (Lot 237, Estimate: $700-900)
Wedgwood Encaustic Decorated Black Basalt Volute Krater Vase, England, late 18th century (Lot 231, Estimate: $1,500-2,500)
Pair of Wedgwood & Bentley Surface Agate Cache Pots and Stands, England, c. 1775 (Lot 221, Estimate: $1,000-1,500)
Wedgwood Self-framed Black Basalt Plaque, England, c. 1775 (Lot 232, Estimate: $1,500-2,500)
Wedgwood Solid Blue Jasper Ewer, England, late 18th century (Lot 245, Estimate: $1,000-1,500)
Wedgwood & Bentley Variegated Vase and Cover, England, c. 1775 (Lot 216, Estimate: $1,000-1,500)

Sam and Sara Laver were avid Wedgwood collectors and students of 18th century English pottery, Wedgwood & contemporaries. The Lavers were actively involved with the Buten Wedgwood Museum; Sara served as Associate Director, and they were widely known for welcoming others to view their collection.

View highlights from the Laver collection in the upcoming European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction on Saturday, July 14. Learn more…

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