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Pair of Antique Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Jars England, Circa 1775

$5,200per set

£3,932.44per set

€4,504.39per set

CA$7,286.45per set

A$7,954.35per set

CHF 4,188.06per set

MX$95,283.88per set

NOK 53,563.81per set

SEK 48,904.65per set

DKK 33,648.84per set

About the Item

This pair of Wedgwood & Bentley black basalt urns was crafted at the renowned Etruria factory around 1775. They show the refined simplicity of Wedgwood's 18th-century neoclassical design. The covers reverse to become candle holders (see images). One side of the cover serves as a lid for the jar, while the other, when inverted, serves as a candle holder, also known as a cassolette. The smooth, tapered ovoid bodies rest on square pedestal bases, providing a sense of elegant proportion and balance. A band of vertical fluting encircles the shoulders, adding a crisp architectural detail. The matte black basalt surface is polished to a subtle sheen, resulting in a lustrous, deep black finish. Gracefully curved rope-twist handles extend from the shoulders, framing the urns. A delicately draped garland in relief adds a hint of classical ornamentation without disrupting the overall restraint of the design. The domed lids, topped with simple finials, complete the composition with quiet elegance. The jars' symmetry and timeless sophistication exemplify the finest of Wedgwood & Bentley’s basalt ware. Marks: The rare Wedgwood & Bentley Etruria mark, used from 1769 to 1780, is found on the undersides of each jar. Dimensions: 8.75" tall, x 3.5" diameter, and 5" across the handles Condition: Excellent Price: $5,200 Background of Wedgwood & Bentley: Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley, a savvy businessman, formed the partnership Wedgwood & Bentley in 1769. This collaboration marked a transformative period in English ceramics, driven by innovation, quality, and refined aesthetics. One of their most celebrated achievements was the production of black basalt, a fine-grained stoneware developed by Wedgwood in 1768. The material was prized for its rich, matte black surface, which provided an ideal canvas for intricate designs. Black basalt was inspired by the classical forms and deep hues of Etruscan pottery, an essential influence during England's 18th-century Neoclassical revival. The partnership focused on producing elegant and artistic wares, including vases, busts, and decorative objects, often modeled on ancient Etruscan, Greek, and Roman motifs. Black basalt was immediately popular. In 1774, Josiah Wedgwood wrote this praise of black basalt: "The Black is sterling & will last for ever."

Creator:
Wedgwood & Bentley (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Neoclassical (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Stoneware
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1775
Condition:
Seller Location:
Katonah, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: SKU000011771stDibs: LU866543366362

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