Wedgwood Black Jasper Dip Apotheosis of Virgil Vase and Cover

Description:

Wedgwood Black Jasper Dip Apotheosis of Virgil Vase and Cover, England, 19th century, applied white relief with Pegasus finial, snake handles terminating at Medusa masks, the bulbous body with classical figures, the cylindrical drum base with fruiting grapevine festoons terminating at lion masks with ribbons and trophy drops, impressed mark, ht. 28 in.

Provenance: From the Estate of Paul Lauer.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

1/2" chip to inner collar of cover.
Socle restored; footrim of drum base with small chip.


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