Items Similar to Portrait Medallions David Garrick & Sarah Siddons, Wedgwood, 19th Century
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
Portrait Medallions David Garrick & Sarah Siddons, Wedgwood, 19th Century
$900per set
$1,400per set35% Off
£684.41per set
£1,064.64per set35% Off
€789.43per set
€1,228.01per set35% Off
CA$1,260.74per set
CA$1,961.14per set35% Off
A$1,411.01per set
A$2,194.91per set35% Off
CHF 736.77per set
CHF 1,146.08per set35% Off
MX$17,214.43per set
MX$26,778per set35% Off
NOK 9,352.31per set
NOK 14,548.04per set35% Off
SEK 8,874.77per set
SEK 13,805.19per set35% Off
DKK 5,895.12per set
DKK 9,170.19per set35% Off
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
A matched pair of portrait medallions showing the famous actors Mr Garrick (C1830) and Mrs Siddons, (circa 1880). Framed as a pair, they work well together.
David Garrick and Sarah Siddons were both prominent figures in the 18th-century theater scene in Britain.
David Garrick (1717-1779) was an actor, playwright, theater manager, and producer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 18th century. He was born in England and began his career as a theater performer in London. Throughout his career, Garrick became famous for his interpretations of Shakespearean roles, and he is credited with revolutionizing the way that Shakespeare's works were performed. He was also a successful theater manager and producer, and he played a major role in establishing the theater as a respected art form in Britain.
Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) was an actress who was born in Wales and became one of the leading actresses of her time. She was best known for her performances in dramatic roles, particularly in plays by William Shakespeare and William Congreve, and she was widely regarded as the greatest tragic actress of her era. Siddons was also known for her distinctive acting style, which was characterized by its emotional intensity and naturalism. She was one of the first actresses to achieve true fame and fortune, and her performances were popular with audiences throughout Britain and beyond.
Both Garrick and Siddons left a lasting legacy on the theater, and they continue to be remembered and celebrated for their contributions to the performing arts.
- Creator:Wedgwood (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1830-1880
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Melbourne, AU
- Reference Number:Seller: 53931stDibs: LU3151322785162
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.
Find antique Wedgwood pottery on 1stDibs.
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 2005
1stDibs seller since 2017
79 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Melbourne, Australia
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllPortrait Medallion of The Comtesse du Barry, Wedgwood C1920
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Tricolour portrait medallion of the last Maîtresse-en-titre (official mistress) of Louis XV.
Produced by Bert Bentley from the 18th century model, with his usual excellent detail...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Group of seven portrait medallions, Wedgwood, circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Set of seven jasperware medallions, one a double portrait. Two are bright yellow, a very rare colour indeed. They show: Hadrian - Titus - Caligula Marcus Arelius &; Julius Ceasar Did...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art
Materials
Pottery
Portrait Medallion of Pitt the Elder, Wedgwood C1920
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine tricolour portrait medallion of the First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778), a Whig statesman who led Britain during the Seven Years’ War.
Orna...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Jasperware Portrait Medallion, Marc Antony, Wedgwood, circa 1778
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An important early portrait medallion of Marc Antony in plain white jasper, probably predating the invention of the ‘dip’ process, which is why it i...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Free Shipping
Basalt Portrait Medallion, Edward Bourne, Wedgwood, circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Portrait Medallion of Edward Bourne, bricklayer at the Wedgwood factory. A bricklayer was kept on staff in order to maintain the kilns.
This was modelled by Hackwood as an excercise...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Enormous Portrait Medallion of Dr Priestly, Bert Bentley, Wedgwood, circa 1925
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Fabulously large and fine example of the work of the well-known decorator Bert Bentley. Very few portrait medallions of this size were made, in all the time that Wedgwood has been making portrait medallions.
Priestly's advocacy for free speech and freedom of religion...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
You May Also Like
Pair of Miniature Portraits in Giltwood Frames
Located in Huntington, NY
2 portraits, late 18th century, oil on board.
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Paintings
Materials
Pine, Giltwood
$1,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of framed antique circular porcelain portrait plaques
Located in London, GB
These two porcelain plaques have been expertly painted to show portraits of a young girl and a young boy, and are set within circular brass frames.
The girl wears a light blue coat...
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Paintings
Materials
Brass
Pair Of 19th Century Doré Bronze Portrait Medallions Mounted on Carrara Marble
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 19th Century round French Royalty Doré bronze portrait medallions mounted on Carrara marble. Portraits are gold in color and trim and framed in 1.5" dark wood frame. Round br...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Picture Frames
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Two 19th Century Limoges Enamel Portrait Plaques
Located in London, GB
These elegant enamel plaques was painted in Limoges, a town in the south-west of France. While Limoges was highly regarded for its painted enamel wares in the 15th Century, in the following periods there was a decline in production. In the mid-19th Century, however, items like this pair began to be created, reviving the techniques of enamel painting that were perfected in the medieval period.
The plaques depict two women, both with wavy blonde shoulder-length hair, and similar facial features. The women may be sisters, possibly even twins. One woman wears a pale pink dress...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Paintings
Materials
Enamel
$3,830 / set
Fine Pair of 19th Century Porcelain Plaques of George and Martha Washington
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Continental 19th century porcelain plaques each depicting George Washington, the first President of the United States and his wife Martha Washington within an ornate V...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German American Colonial Paintings
Materials
Porcelain, Gesso, Giltwood
$5,785 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Pair of Antique English Grand Tour Portrait Plaques "Hera & Rhodus"
By Hancock & Son
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique English grand tour portrait 12" Plaques, "Hera & Rhodus". Both by Hancock A Son, Worcester with remnants of exhibition labels, in l...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Grand Tour Porcelain
Materials
Composition
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
More Ways To Browse
Portrait Medallions 19th Century
18th Century Portrait Pair
Wedgwood Frame
Wedgwood Medallion
Wedgwood Portrait
Yellow Confit Pot
Antique French Confit Pottery
Duck Pottery
Harry Potter
Mexican Clay Pot
Pearl Pottery
French 19th Century Pottery Bowl
Oaxaca Pottery
Cherub Pottery
Continental Pottery
Staffordshire Pearlware
Studio Pottery Chargers
Roseville Art Pottery