Items Similar to Bust of Sir Isaac Newton, Pearlware, Ralph & Enoch Wood, circa 1790
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8
Bust of Sir Isaac Newton, Pearlware, Ralph & Enoch Wood, circa 1790

About the Item
A pearlware bust of Sir Isaac Newton, by Enoch Wood. The oak pedestal adds dignity to an attractive rendering of this great man of science. A handwritten label is attached, but is unreadable, apart from the word "Newton".
Ralph and Enoch Wood were a father and son team of potters from Staffordshire, England, who were active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. They are known for their creamware and pearlware pottery, which was popular during the late Georgian and early Victorian periods. The Woods' pottery was characterized by its delicate shapes, intricate designs, and high quality glazes. Ralph and Enoch Wood's pottery can be found in many museums and private collections around the world.
Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1726) was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and philosopher who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists of all time. He is considered to be the father of modern physics and the key figure in the scientific revolution of the 17th century. Newton's most famous work, "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica" (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy), published in 1687, laid out his laws of motion and universal gravitation. These laws explained the behavior of both terrestrial and celestial bodies and formed the foundation of classical physics. He also developed calculus, a branch of mathematics that is widely used in physics, engineering, and economics. Newton's other contributions include the development of the reflecting telescope and the discovery of the color spectrum in light. He is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest minds in the history of science.
- Attributed to:Ralph Wood Pottery (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Pearlware,Molded
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1790
- Condition:Expected wear to enamel as shown.
- Seller Location:Melbourne, AU
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 2005
1stDibs seller since 2017
63 sales on 1stDibs
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Melbourne, Australia
- Return Policy
A return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
1stDibs Buyer Protection Guaranteed
If your item arrives not as described, we’ll work with you and the seller to make it right. Learn More
More From This SellerView All
- Large Bust of the Pieta, Ralph Wood Jr, circa 1790By Ralph Wood PotteryLocated in Melbourne, VictoriaA large and impressive bust, taken from Michelangelo’s Pietà. Creamware, modelled and made by Ralph Wood, with enamelling.Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
MaterialsEarthenware
- Tragic Couple Antony and Cleopatra, Creamware, Ralph & Enoch Wood, circa 1780By Ralph Wood PotteryLocated in Melbourne, VictoriaCleopatra and Mark Antony, in enamelled creamware. After a model by Ralph and Enoch Wood, and quite likely made by this important partnership. The figur...Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
MaterialsCreamware
- Pair of Black Basalt Reclining Figures, Cleopatra and Lucretia, Neale circa 1780By Neale & Co.Located in Melbourne, VictoriaA fine, rare pair of figures in black basalt from the Neale Manufactory. The Neale pottery was founded in 1778 and ran until around 1792. They made very fine wares, and were on good terms with Wedgwood, with whom they combined shipments to the continent. For two similar figures marked for Neale & Co. see Diana Edwards, Black Basalt, Wedgwood and Contemporary Manufacturers, Suffolk, 1994, p. 208, figs. 313 & 314. Cleopatra and Lucretia are two women from different time periods and historical contexts, but are linked by their importance in Roman history, as well as by their tragic ends. Cleopatra was a famous queen of ancient Egypt, who ruled from 51-30 BC. She was the last pharaoh of Egypt and is remembered for her intelligence, beauty, and political savvy. Cleopatra was involved in a romantic relationship with the Roman general and statesman, Julius Caesar, and later with the Roman general and politician, Mark Antony...Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
MaterialsStoneware
- Encaustic Painted Ecuelle, Wedgwood, circa 1790By WedgwoodLocated in Melbourne, VictoriaIn black basalt, decorated with encaustic painting. An écuelle is a French word that refers to a shallow dish or bowl, typically made of metal or ceramic, and used for serving food. Écuelle is also the French word for a small, shallow saucer used for serving soup. In English, an écuelle might be referred to as a soup plate or a soup saucer...Category
Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Pottery
MaterialsStoneware
- Pair of Salts in Slate Blue Jasperware, Wedgwood, circa 1790By WedgwoodLocated in Melbourne, VictoriaA pair of salt cellars in slate-blue jasperware, with inlaid rims. decorated with the Romantic Poor Maria and Maternal Affection by Lady Templetown, as well as a more classical Cupid's Triumph. In the 1790s, salt cellars were an essential tableware item used in England for serving and consuming salt. A salt cellar is a small container, often made of silver, glass, or porcelain, used to hold salt at the dining table. These cellars were typically placed in the center of the table, within easy reach of diners. Salt was taken from the cellar...Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
MaterialsStoneware
- Pale Blue Jasperware Bowl, Wedgwood, circa 1790By WedgwoodLocated in Melbourne, VictoriaIn solid slate blue jasper, with inlaid foot; decorated with numerous reliefs typical of the period. Engine turned decoration and lapidary polished interior.Category
Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Pottery
MaterialsStoneware
You May Also Like
- Pearlware Figure of Aphrodite & Eros, 'Venus and Cupid' Figure, circa 1790By Neale & Co.Located in Downingtown, PAGreat Pearlware Figure of Aphrodite & Eros, 'Venus and Cupid' Figure attributed to Neale & Co, circa 1790. The large pearlware early English pearl...Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Pottery
MaterialsPottery, Pearlware
- Staffordshire Pearlware Bocage Pack of Red Spaniel Puppies/ SheepBy StaffordshireLocated in West Palm Beach, FLStaffordshire Pearlware bocage pack of red spaniel puppies or sheep- A rare whimsical grouping of three seated red and white animals under a tree on an oval naturalistic base.Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Pottery
MaterialsPottery
- Glazed Pottery Bust of a Child Attributed to Jean Marie Camus, circa 1903Located in Bishop's Stortford, HertfordshireA stunning antique continental, probably French, glazed art pottery bust of a child in the manner of renowned French sculptor Jean Marie Camus (1877-1955). The hollow and lightly pot...Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsPottery
- Late 18Century English Pearlware Pottery Figural CandlesticksBy Neale & Co.Located in Downingtown, PAPair of English pearlware Figural candlesticks, Attributed to Neale & Co., Late 18th Century The polychrome pottery putti candlesticks depict tw...Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsPearlware, Pottery
- Ralph Wood Staffordshire Pearlware Medici LionBy StaffordshireLocated in Chelmsford, EssexRalph Wood Staffordshire pottery earthenware color glazed figure which features a Medici lion, stood on a plinth base. Decorated 'in the round', decoration...Category
Antique 1780s British Georgian Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsEarthenware, Pearlware
- 19th Century Portrait Bust of William ShakespeareBy StaffordshireLocated in West Palm Beach, FL19th century portrait bust of William Shakespeare, Vividly painted, a striking portrait of the English playwright, poet, and actor. Raised on a pedestal base with a neoclassical urn....Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Busts
MaterialsPottery
Recently Viewed
View AllThe 1stDibs Promise
Learn MoreExpertly Vetted Sellers
Confidence at Checkout
Price-Match Guarantee
Exceptional Support
Buyer Protection
Trusted Global Delivery
More Ways To Browse
High Wood Pedestal
Antique Philosophy
19th Century English Oak Wood
All Glass Pedestal
17th And 18th Century English Furniture
Man Glass Figure
18th Century Wood Pedestal
Manning Pottery
Law England
Light Wood Pedestals
Used Furniture Newton
Neoclassical Wood Pedestal
Antique Engineering
English Georgian Neoclassical
17th Century England Silver
Victorian Wood Pedestals
17th Century Neoclassical
Georgian 17th Century