$9,480
Set of Four Wedgwood and Bentley Period Black Basalt Plaques, England, 18th century, each oval shaped and with integral fluted frames, bearing depictions of War of Jupiter and Titans , Feast of the Gods , Marriage Supper of Perseus and Andromeda , and Destruction of Niobe's Children , unmarked, lg. 11 in. Marriage Supper has been professionally and invisibly restored. Looks like it may have been broken in half. Destruction of Niobe's Children has a 1/2" chip to the back side of the outer edge near the brass ring. There are also a few minor chips along the outer edge. Feast of the Gods has the slightest edge chip. War of Jupiter has a slight flake on the backside.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-07-10