Description:
Pair of Wedgwood Encaustic Decorated Terra-cotta Vases and Covers, England, c. 1862, lebes gamikos form, the flat cover with urn finial, the vase with upturned loop handles, bordered in black with meander bands flanking a central cane ground band decorated with iron red classical subjects and palmettes, impressed marks, ht. 11 3/4 in.
The property of Jeffrey Milkins.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Covers: One with a rim chip professionally restored.
Vases: Each in very good condition throughout.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Jeffrey Milkins, 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
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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.