Description:
Staffordshire Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Figural Incense Burner, England, early 19th century, possibly Spode, the pierced cover with three widow figures seated beneath a palm tree, the bowl with an arabesque border and set on three caryatid feet, unmarked, ht. 7 3/4 in.; with an incense holder.
Estimate $300-500
Cover: chip to relief; restored chip to relief; restored to chip at end of foot of one figure. Burner with restoration to rim.
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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.