Two Pairs of Wedgwood Black Basalt Candlesticks

These stunning Wedgwood black basalt sphinxes are a true masterpiece of Wedgwood craftsmanship and artistry. These mythical creatures are a sight to behold with their majestic woman's head, mighty lion's body, and elegant wings. Each sphinx sits atop a raised rectangular base, adorned with a geometric design of circles and fleur-de-lis. Each sphinx features a 'lotus flower' nozzle to hold candles, adding a touch of whimsy and charm. Made in the eighteenth century, circa 1785, these sphinxes showcase Wedgwood's exceptional attention to detail and dedication to quality. The underside of each sphinx is marked with an impressed "Wedgwood" signature in lowercase letters. With a height of 10.2", a depth of 7", and a width of 3.6", these sphinxes are truly imposing in size and presence. In excellent condition, this pair is a rare and highly coveted find for collectors of Wedgwood black basalt. Reference: "The Dictionary of Wedgwood" R Reilly and G Savage pg 323. Dimensions: 10.2" height x 7" deep x 3.6" wide Condition: Excellent with tiny edge chips invisibly restored Price: $6,600 Background of Wedgwood black basalt: In the mid-18th century, Josiah Wedgwood created black stoneware, which he named "Black Basalt," as it resembled Egyptian basalt...

This special edition Wedgwood ale jug is decorated in Egyptian Revival style, showing a sphinx to either side of a firebird in flight. The material is Wedwood's Black Basalt stonewar...

A pair of charming drabware candlesticks painted with delicate bands of small flowers and bands of gilt on a beige ground. Dimensions: 7,25 inches tall x 3.75 inches diameter at the ...

Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1810, this pair of creamware dishes features a handpainted neoclassical border decorated with a band of green acanthus leaves separated by black dar...

This is a large Wedgwood creamware platter with a beautiful band of pink daisies with green leaves. The pink and green complement each other perfectly. It's a happy pattern! The plat...

Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1830, this group of three oval dishes is lovely creamware with a simple, elegant design. Creamware is cream-colored, refined earthenware. It was cre...

Pair of elegant light blue and white jasperware Wedgwood candlesticks with great detail all around depicting classical imagery and botanical figures. Made in England, c. 1920's. *S...

A rare pair of bell shaped candlesticks in rosso antico, with black decoration of ‘Boys at Play’.

Small pair of Wedgwood sticks, very nice.

A rare pair of ormolu-mounted two-color Wedgwood drums with most unusual Wedgwood eggs these supporting Vandyke candle nozzles and drip pans hung with the finest quality pear drops.

A remarkable example of Josiah Wedgwood's legendary ceramic art, the importance and rarity of this urn vase simply cannot be overstated. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stoneware developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1760s that was inspired by the hard, natural stone known as Egyptian basalt...

These stately and imposing lions each recline on a rectangular base, their splendidly carved faces and paws rendered in fine detail, their tails wrapped around their haunches. Caught in repose, the lions wear wise, almost pensive expressions, but Wedgwood's masterful rendering of their musculature hints at the power and ferocity of these magnificent creatures. This work is executed in black basalt...