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18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Tureen Hand Painted by Bakewell England Ca. 1765

$700
£537.53
€616.63
CA$983.58
A$1,101.55
CHF 574.77
MX$13,454.96
NOK 7,312.76
SEK 6,893.15
DKK 4,601.87

About the Item

This creamware tureen was made at Wedgwood in Burslem, Staffordshire, England, circa 1765. This was where Josiah Wedgwood began his pottery business in the 1750s. The tureen was hand painted by James Bakewell. This exquisite tureen is delicately hand-painted in rich puce enamel with graceful tulip blossoms. Each flower is beautifully rendered with subtle tonal variations and expressive line work. The finial is styled as a closed tulip bud, which echoes the painted decoration and adds a sculptural charm. Crafted from Wedgwood's signature creamware, the tureen features a scalloped shell edge accented by a puce border, enhancing its elegance and lightness. It showcases the artistry of James Bakewell, one of Wedgwood’s most accomplished botanical painters. The flower painting exemplifies the botanical mastery that Bakewell brought to the renowned Green Frog Service for Catherine the Great.. Condition: Excellent Dimensions: 8" long x 5" wide x 5" tall Condition: Excellent Price: $700 History of James Bakewell at Wedgwood: James Bakewell was an 18th‑century painter employed by Josiah Wedgwood to hand‑paint flower motifs—especially in puce or purple tones—on creamware, most notably including pieces of the famous “Frog Service” made for Catherine the Great in the early 1770s. He is known primarily through Wedgwood’s decorating studios at Burslem and Chelsea. He specialized in monochrome floral decoration—naturalistic flowers in shades of purple on creamware (pale cream‑coloured earthenware).
  • Creator:
    James Bakewell (Maker),Josiah Wedgwood (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1765
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Katonah, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000013391stDibs: LU866546140792

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