Lot 1222

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Description:

Wedgwood black basalt encaustic-decorated krater circa 1780, flared rim bell form on pedestal decorated with bands of berried leaves, ribbons, anthemion, and Greek-key and centering Classical chariot scene, flanked by handles; underside impressed: Wedgwood.
H15" W14 1/2"

Provenance: Estate of the late Francis D. "Skeeter" McNairy, Savannah, Georgia.

Literature: Reilly, Robin. WEDGWOOD: THE NEW ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY. Woodbridge, Suffolk: Antiques Collectors Club, 1995, pp.46-47 and 149-150.

Wills, Geofrey. WEDGWOOD. Secaucus, NJ: Chartwell, 1989. pp. 49-70.

Mitchell Jr., William R. CLASSIC SAVANNAH: HISTORY, HOUSES, AND GARDENS. Savannah: Golden Coast, 1987. pp.104-5. (illustrated)

    Condition:
  • Reattached chip just below left handle (approx. 3" in diameter) and two hairline extending from the repair. Small nick to top edge of pedestal. Minor wear to surface decoration; the surface appears to be dirty we have not attempted to clean the urn. The verso with small spot of rubbing to finish.


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