Description:
Pair of Wedgwood & Bentley Porphyry Vases and Covers, England, c. 1775, cream-colored loop handles terminating at maiden masks, an oval medallion with classical figures in relief above a laurel and berry banded foot, mounted atop a square plinth, impressed marks, ht. 12 1/4 in.
The Spak Collection of Wedgwood sold to benefit the Florida International Uni
Estimate $2,500-3,500
Covers are modern replacements.
One vase: Chip to a side of one handle.
One vase: Slight chipping to tip of foliage along footrim.
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Keywords
United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
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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.