Lot
975
Lot 975
A LARGE WEDGWOOD BLACK BASALT BUST OF MERCURY AFTER A MODEL ...
1/2
Hammer
£1,900
A LARGE WEDGWOOD BLACK BASALT BUST OF MERCURY
AFTER A MODEL BY JOHN FLAXMAN, 19TH CENTURY
impressed uppercase title to reverse and Wedgwood, England
45cm high
More Information
The bust appears to be in good overall condition.
There is a fingernail sized chip to the left shoulder.
Glued repair to a chip on the front of the helmet
Area of miniscule frits along the edge of one of the wings
Three hairline marks around the back of the neck , although they do not appear to be cracks, more likely firing fault
Closed
Auction Date:
21st Feb 2024
at
9:30am
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