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Pair of Black Basalt Reclining Figures, Cleopatra and Lucretia, Neale circa 1780
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A 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. Her relationships with these powerful Roman leaders played a significant role in the politics of the time and led to her eventual downfall. Cleopatra died in 30 BC, after her armies were defeated by the forces of Octavian (later Emperor Augustus) in the Battle of Actium.
Lucretia, on the other hand, was a legendary figure from ancient Roman history. She was said to be a virtuous and chaste wife who was raped by the son of the Roman king, Tarquin the Proud. According to legend, after the rape, Lucretia informed her father and husband of what had happened and then committed suicide in shame. Her death is said to have led to the overthrow of the Roman monarchy and the establishment of the Roman Republic.
Lucretia is remembered as a symbol of Roman virtue and purity, and her story has been retold in various forms throughout history, including in the works of the Roman historian Livy and the Renaissance artist Botticelli.
- Creator:Neale & Co. (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Stoneware,Molded
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1780
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- Seller Location:Melbourne, AU
- Reference Number:Seller: 4031/40321stDibs: LU3151332860052
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