Fine Pottery & Porcelain - 21st February 2024
Lot 595
A Wedgwood Jasperware chess piece, late 18th century, after John Flaxman, modelled as the actress
Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £315
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Description
A Wedgwood Jasperware chess piece, late 18th century, after John Flaxman, modelled as the actress Sarah Siddons as Lady Macbeth, standing with her right arm raised in a theatrical pose, on a circular blue base, 8cm high.
Cf. David Bindman, John Flaxman, p.60, for Flaxman's drawing of the full chess set, which was produced from 1785.