English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd October 2012

Lot 432

A large Wedgwood black basalt bust of Mercury 19th century

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £480

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Description

A large Wedgwood black basalt bust of Mercury 19th century, wearing his winged hat and with head turned slightly to the left, raised on a circular socle base, impressed marks, moustache marks to the base, a chip to one wing, 46.5cm. Provenance: presented to the vendor's great aunt in 1912 as a wedding gift from the Wedgwood family.