Description:
Framed Wedgwood Black Basalt Group, England, late 18th and 19th century, a contemporary frame set with five oval portrait medallions including Prior, Fletcher, Congreve, Johnson and Surrey, lg. 2; surrounding the central oval plaque with depiction of Hercules and the Nemean Lion, lg. 7 3/8 in.
Estimate $500-700
None are exposed on the backside. Prior with surface chipping. No other evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations.
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Stuart 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.