Litchfield, CT
Super Seller
Details
- Dimensions
- 12.75ʺW × 11ʺD × 20ʺH
- Brand
- Wedgwood
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Pottery
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Wear consistent with age; red wax seals the socle to the bust. Wear consistent with age; red wax seals the socle to the bust. less
- Description
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Very large antique 19th century Wedgwood black basalt library bust of President George Washington after Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828). Stamped …
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Very large antique 19th century Wedgwood black basalt library bust of President George Washington after Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828). Stamped "Wedgwood" on the base and "Washington" to back of neck. Measures 20" tall x 12 3/4" wide x 11" deep. Good condition. A very pleasing model with elegant broad shoulders and wide socle. Good condition - wear consistent with age.
An identical bust in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. On view in the American Wing, Fifth Avenue and on-line. Rare to find such a large example. less
Litchfield, CT
Super Seller
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