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Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1785
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A large vase in black basalt, with restrained neoclassical decoration taken from examples in The Hamilton Collection, now in The British Museum.
The shape is that known as the Campana. Campana vases are a distinctive form of decorative ceramics and metalwork that have been popular since antiquity. The term "campana" is derived from the Italian word for "bell," which reflects the vase's bell-like shape. These vases are characterized by their wide mouths, flared rims, and typically elegant, often ornate designs.
Historical Background:
Ancient Origins: Campana vases have roots in ancient Greek and Roman pottery. They were used both practically and decoratively, often appearing in public and private spaces as part of the classical decor. In ancient times, they might have been used for holding offerings, plants, or simply as decorative objects.
Renaissance Revival: The form saw a resurgence during the Renaissance, particularly in Italy, where classical antiquity inspired many artists and craftsmen. The Renaissance revival campana vases were often made of majolica (tin-glazed pottery) and featured intricate painted scenes and motifs from mythology and history.
Neoclassical Influence: In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Neoclassical movement further popularized campana vases. Prominent manufacturers like Wedgwood in England produced versions of campana vases in their signature Jasperware, which featured classical scenes in white relief on colored backgrounds.
- Creator:Wedgwood (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Diameter: 11.03 in (28 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Stoneware,Turned
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1785
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. A mark to one side, as shown; probably from a silver ring.
- Seller Location:Melbourne, AU
- Reference Number:Seller: 19981stDibs: LU3151340429002
Wedgwood
Arguably the most celebrated of all English ceramics makers, Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by potter Josiah Wedgwood (1730–95) in Staffordshire, which was home at one time to hundreds of pottery workshops. The company is famed for its Jasperware — molded neoclassical stoneware vases, plates and other pieces inspired by ancient cameo glass, featuring white figures, scenes and decorative elements set in relief on a matte-colored background. The best-known background hue is light blue, but Wedgwood’s iconic silhouettes also appear on green, lilac, yellow, black and even white grounds. Some antique Wedgwood dinnerware pieces and other items feature three or more colors.
The Wedgwood firm first came to prominence for its tableware, which quickly gained favor in aristocratic households throughout Britain and Europe. In 1765, Wedgwood was commissioned to create a cream-colored earthenware service for Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The queen was so thrilled with her new china that Wedgwood was given permission to call himself “Potter to Her Majesty,” and the decorative style became known as Queen’s Ware.
Not to be outdone, Catherine the Great of Russia commissioned her own set of Wedgwood china in 1773. Nearly 200 years later, the firm created a 1,200-piece service for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In recent years, leading designers including Jasper Conran and Vera Wang have collaborated with Wedgwood — in the tradition of such distinguished 18th-century artists such as the painter George Stubbs and metalsmith Matthew Boulton.
From plates and other dinnerware to decorative items like urns, cachepots and candlesticks, Wedgwood designs lend a traditional air to Anglophile interiors. And even if you have to make your own tea, you may find it comforting to sip it from a delicate cup that was manufactured in the same Stoke-on-Trent kiln that produced Her Majesty’s tea service. Be sure to keep your pinky raised.
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