Wedgwood Solid Blue Jasper Michelangelo Vase and Cover

Description:

Wedgwood Solid Blue Jasper Michelangelo Vase and Cover, England, 18th century, pierced grid cover with central scalloped spout, the bowl with applied white relief of floral festoons, arabesque banding and stiff leaves, and supported atop the backs of three Persians set on a triangular shaped base, impressed mark, ht. 11 1/2 in.

Literature: Illustrated in Wedgwood I by R. Reilly, plate C184.
Estimate $7,000-9,000

Lid with a 2 1/4" break simply reglued.
Restorations to arms and head of one figure, head of another figure. Chip at rim of join where bowl meets base, additionally glued at the join. Foortim with one shallow 1/2" chip and several slight nicks.

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