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Four Wedgwood & Bentley black basalt oval portrait plaques, last quarter of 18th century
Estimate
2,200 - 3,200 GBP
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Description
- basalt (stoneware)
- the three large ones : 6½in, 16.7cm high; the smaller one 4 1/4 in, 11.3cm high
comprising, John Milton, Queen Elizabeth I and Oliver Cromwell, self-framed with laurel raised borders and matching gilt-wood frames. The first two with an old paper label inscribed "bought by C.P Leslie, from Wedgwood & Bentley, 13 may 1777", the first one for "10/6" shillings, the second one for "9 shillings" ; and a smaller plaque of George II with gilt-wood frame
Provenance
Adams, Ireland, circa 1991/1992
Condition
Elizabeth I: A tiny chip to tip of the nose, otherwise in good condition.
Oliver Cromwell: A leaf missing at 5 o'clock and several other small chips to leaves on the surround.
John Milton: Overall good condition
George II: overall good condition
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
the first three plaques appear to be first recorded in the Wedgwood & Bentley 1779 catalogue.