Wedgwood Black Basalt Bust of George Washington, circa 1840

Decorated with a frieze of classical figures between a berried vine border and upright acanthus leaves. The neck similarly decorated with pendant trophies between upright handles.

Of Minerva and Mercury, impressed upper case marks. On painted wooden bases. Height to finial 42.5", height to top of bust 26.5".

A wedgwood black and gilt basalt covered Potpourri vase, circa 1870.

Pair of French porcelain chinoiserie figures, circa 1840.

In this expertly rendered black basalt bust, Mercury, the fleet-footed Roman god of commerce, communication and transport, is depicted in a winged h...

An antique Wedgwood black basalt bust of Plato. This Grand Tour sculpture is a very stylish depiction of the Athenian philosopher Plato (c.428-347 B.C.). He is one of the most impo...

An antique Wedgwood black basalt bust of Homer. This Grand Tour style sculpture is a very stylish depiction of the scholar. This English bust depicts the legendary poet and author Homer who is presumed to have penned the two of ancient Greece’s most epic poems: the Iliad and the Odyssey. Scholars are uncertain whether or not Homer actually existed but if he in fact did exist, Homer would be regarded as one of the greatest literary artists of his time. At over 160 years old, this Homer bust...

Wedgwood Black Basalt Jasperware American President John F. Kennedy Bust From a private collection Free international shipping