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Wedgwood Basalt Bust

Pair of Wedgwood Basalt Busts Mounted as Lamps, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
", height to top of bust 26.5".
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Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

A Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of Cicero
By Wedgwood
Located in London, GB
A Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of Cicero (106–43 BC) Roman Orator and Statesman Impressed
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Antique Late 18th Century British Busts

Materials

Terracotta

A Fine Large Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of the Ancient Greek Epic Poet H
By Wedgwood
Located in London, GB
A Fine Large Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of the Ancient Greek Epic Poet Homer Impressed
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Antique Early 19th Century British Busts

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Terracotta

Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of Mercury
By John Flaxman
Located in New Orleans, LA
basalt bust, Mercury, the fleet-footed Roman god of commerce, communication and transport, is depicted in
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Busts

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Ceramic

Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of Mercury
Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of Mercury
H 17.5 in W 11.13 in D 10.25 in
Wedgwood Black Basalt Bust of George Washington, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Impressed Wedgwood and Washington on the back.
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Antique 1840s British Busts

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Ceramic

Wedgwood Black Basalt Bust of George Stephenson
By Wedgwood
Located in Montreal, QC
Black basalt bust of George Stephenson, (1781-1848), British railway engineer, considered the
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Early 20th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Wedgwood Black Basalt Figure of Cupid
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
An important homage to love, this large black basalt figure is an impressive example of Wedgwood
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Antique 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Wedgwood Black Basalt Figure of Cupid
Wedgwood Black Basalt Figure of Cupid
H 24 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in

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Black Basalt and Gilt Vestal Lamp, Wedgwood, circa 1800
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First Edition Portland Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1793
By Wedgwood
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First Edition Portland Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1793
First Edition Portland Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1793
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Nude Male Model, Unique Silver Gelatin Print
By Andy Warhol
Located in Cotignac, FR
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Quality Antique Wedgwood Jasper Ware Biscuit Barrel
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Quality Antique Wedgwood Jasper Ware Biscuit Barrel
Quality Antique Wedgwood Jasper Ware Biscuit Barrel
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17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
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Fine Patinated Bronze Statue Entitled ‘AURORE’ by Auguste Moreau
By August Moreau
Located in Brighton, Sussex
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Antique English Staffordshire Transferware Serving Creamer Jug Pitcher
Located in Dayton, OH
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Academic Study (Male Nudes)
Located in London, GB
Pencil on paper, signed (upper right), 76cm x 56cm (88cm x 68cm framed). A graduate of the Kiev Art Academy in 1957. Drawings of the nude, called academic studies, were central to ...
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Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
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Mahogany

Pair of Antique Black and White Wedgwood Jasperware Urn Table Lamps
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Encaustic Painted Basalt Oenochoe, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
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"Male Athlete with Kettlebell", Rare Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude by Seifert
By Franz Seifert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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By Eugene Marioton
Located in Brighton, Sussex
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Bronze

Early 19th Century Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Rosso Antico Teapot
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Antique Early 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Tea Sets

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Earthenware

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Wedgwood Black Basalt Pottery Bust Sculpture, Voltaire
By Wedgwood
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wedgwood black basalt pottery bust sculpture of French historian and philosopher, Voltaire
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Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Wedgwood Black Basalt Pottery Bust Sculpture, Walter Scott
By Wedgewood
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wedgwood black basalt pottery bust sculpture of Scottish novelist, poet, and playwright, Walter
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Antique 19th Century North American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Minerva Bust
By Wedgwood
Located in Houston, TX
A wonderful 19th century Wedgwood black basalt Minerva bust. Minerva was the goddess of wisdom and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Busts

19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Bust of James Watt
By Wedgwood
Located in Savannah, GA
Wedgwood black basalt bust of James Watt wearing loose drapes on a socle base. After the original
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Antique 19th Century English Romantic Busts

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Porcelain

Basalt Bust of Plato, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine, early bust of the eminent Greek philosopher. Wedgwood produced a large number of library
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Basalt Bust of Plato, Wedgwood, circa 1800
Basalt Bust of Plato, Wedgwood, circa 1800
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H 11.75 in W 8 in D 4 in
Basalt Bust of Virgil, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A black basalt bust of this important Roman poet; and of course an important figure in The Divine
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Basalt Bust of Virgil, Wedgwood, circa 1800
Basalt Bust of Virgil, Wedgwood, circa 1800
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H 15 in W 9 in D 6 in
Wedgwood Black Basalt Bust ‘John Wesley’, circa 1830
By Wedgwood
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A Wedgwood Black basalt bust of John Wesley, circa 1830. Finely modelled, wearing robes, and set
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

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Stoneware

Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.
Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.
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H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
Basalt Bust, Gilt and Bronzed, of Aristotle, Wedgwood, 1880
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
In black basalt, bronzed and gilded to magnificent effect.      
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Antique 1870s English Neoclassical Revival Garniture

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Stoneware

Bust of Minerva, Black Basalt, Gilt and Bronzed, Wedgwood, 1875
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Athena dating from circa 400BC. Black basalt, bronzed and gilded. A rare finish for basalt.  
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Antique 1870s English Neoclassical Pottery

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Stoneware

Plaster Portrait Bust of Lord Nelson after Anne Seymour Damer, England, 1802
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This bust of Admiral Lord Nelson was probably produced by Bartholomew Papera after the 1798 marble
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Antique Early 1800s English Busts

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Plaster

Black Basalt Creamer, circa 1810-20
Located in Essex, MA
named after the volcanic mineral, basalt, and was used to create vases, candlesticks, and busts of
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Antique 19th Century English Ceramics

Black Basalt Creamer, circa 1810-20
Black Basalt Creamer, circa 1810-20
H 4.25 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Antique Kidney Desk
By Wedgwood, Wright and Mansfield
Located in London, GB
(Highland Black Cherry), dressed with fourteen Wedgwood black basalt plaques of Antique figures (stamped
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Desks

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Cherry

Antique Kidney Desk
Antique Kidney Desk
H 29 in W 60 in D 33 in
19th Century Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Minerva
By Wedgwood
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning neoclassical Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Minerva that dates to the second half of
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Clay

Bust of Mercury in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1820.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

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Stoneware

Bust of Mercury in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1820.
Bust of Mercury in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1820.
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H 18.12 in W 11.03 in D 10.24 in
Candlestick in Gilt Black Basalt, Wedgwood, circa 1880
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
In black basalt, with gilt highlights. The design is most unusual, with numerous busts of Queen
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pottery

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Stoneware

Wedgwood Basalt bust
Located in Hudson, NY
Wedgwood Basalt bust. 19th Century.
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Antique 19th Century English Sculptures

Wedgwood Basalt bust
Wedgwood Basalt bust
H 18 in D 10 in
Wedgwood bust. Basalt 19th Century.
Located in Hudson, NY
Wedgwood Basalt Bust. 19th Century.
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

19th Century Wedgwood Bust of Paris, Repairs
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Bust of Paris, Repairs
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Antique 19th Century British Busts

Decorative Black Painted Plaster Portrait Bust of Homer, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
partnership they supplied moulds of busts to Wedgwood and Bentley from 1774-1779. This bust was painted to
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Antique Early 1900s English Classical Greek Busts

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Plaster

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Wedgwood Basalt Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wedgwood basalt bust you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, stoneware and terracotta, every wedgwood basalt bust was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the wedgwood basalt bust you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right wedgwood basalt bust, those designed in neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. A well-made wedgwood basalt bust has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wedgwood are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wedgwood Basalt Bust?

Prices for a wedgwood basalt bust can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $780 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,125.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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