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A Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Busts UK, early 19th century

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A Wedgwood Bronzed Black Basalt Library Bust of Minerva, UK, circa 1900: A Wedgwood Bronzed Black Basalt Library Bust of Minerva, UK, circa 1900 Stoneware Impressed “WEDGWOOD ENGLAND” “MINERVA” on back of bust H: 18 ½ in. Provenance Pr

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AMERICAN LIBRARY DESK WITH STACKING BOOKCASES: American library set, early 20th c., pair of five-stack bookcases framing the center fall front desk, over additional bookshelf, four drawers, rising on a molded base, approx 64.5"h, 87"w, 14.5"d Star

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A PAIR OF EARLY VICTORIAN OAK LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS, IN THE MANNER OF A. W. N. PUGIN, MID 19TH CENTURY: A PAIR OF EARLY VICTORIAN OAK LIBRARY ARMCHAIRSIN THE MANNER OF A. W. N. PUGIN, MID 19TH CENTURYUpholstered in green blue woven fabriceach 95cm high, 66cm wide, 76cm deep overallThe design of Pugin's

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A Pair of Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Chairs: A Pair of Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Chairs Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 41 3/4 x width 26 x depth 25 inches. Property from a Private Collector, Lincolnwood, Illinois

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Pair of French library doors with leather book bindings: Pair of French library doors with leather book bindings. Early 20th century. Each measures 75 1/2"h x 27 1/8"w

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PAIR OF ENGLISH LEATHER LIBRARY CHAIRS: C. Early 20th Century. Dimensions: H 37" x W 25" x D 24" x SH 18.25" Condition: Natural patination and wear to leather. Scattered scuffs and dings to wood; a few small chips and gouges to legs. Some b

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Nice pair Regency style parcel gilt library chairs: Nice pair Regency style parcel gilt library chairs, 19th c., black and gold painted channel carved wood frame, with scrolling back and armrests, with padded back and seat cushion, raised on square out

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Pair of Antique George III Carved Library Chairs: DESCRIPTION: Pair of antique George III style, wood carved library chairs with foliate upholstery designs. CIRCA: Early 20th Century ORIGIN: England DIMENSIONS: H:36.5" x 27.25" x L: 28" Seat Depth: 1

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ITALIAN LIBRARY TABLE 20THC ALBERTO ISSEL STAMPED: Italian inlaid library table, Genoa, stamped at drawer Issel, Alberto Issel Company, early 20th c., the rectangular top with carved and gilded border, inlaid oval and circular banding, over a pair of

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Pair Walnut Library Doors: 20th Century, Architectural, Solid Moldings And Panels With Large Brass Center Pulls. Height 94.5 Width 35.5 Inches, Slight Nicks, Scuffs And Scratches As Shown In Photos. See Photos For Condition.

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PAIR FRENCH LIBRARY CHAIRS ON EBONIZED TURNED LEGS C 1850.: Pair French library chairs on ebonized turned legs C 1850. Ht: 36.5" Wd: 33" Dpth: 28" Seat: 14"

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PAIR OF LIBRARY FAUTEUILS: Italy, circa 1870, both in hardwood frames upholstered in groovy zebra patterned fabric, showing crest rails with carved heraldic panels sided by carved & turned stiles and similarly decorated padded

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IPSWICH MA LIBRARY MURAL "EARLY NORTHSHORE LIFE": Oil on canvas, With harbor scene. Cut out for wall vent. Great piece of local history. 81 7/8 x 38 1/2. Condition: Flaking due to rolling.

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MAHOGANY LIBRARY STEPS Early 20th Century Height 30”.: MAHOGANY LIBRARY STEPSEarly 20th Century Height 30”. Width 16”. Depth folded approx. 14”.

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ASIAN STYLE BLACK IRON LIBRARY TABLE: Black iron base with Asian scenes. Walnut block top. 30"h. x 63 1/4"w. x 34 3/4"d.

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A Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Busts UK, early 19th century

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Description

A Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Busts UK, early 19th century

Stoneware, metal hardware
Representing Minerva and Mercury, mounted on round socles
Both impressed "WEDGWOOD", both labeled with their names on the fronts, below the busts

(H: 18, W: 10 1/2, D: 8 3/4 in. (Minerva); H: 18 1/4, W: 11, D: 10 1/2 in. (Mercury))

Qty: (2)

Provenance

Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin

Literature

Gallagher, Brian D., Classic Black: The Basalt Sculpture of Wedgwood and His Contemporaries, Mint Museum, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2007, pp. 184-5 (for a similar example of the Mercury bust)

Overall very good, with some light scuffs and minor abrasions to edges and high points of decoration; a potential restoration to one of the Mercury figure's wings atop his helmet. Examined under UV light.

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A Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Busts UK, early 19th century

Name: A Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Busts UK, early 19th century
Brand: Wedgwood
SKU: 155701064
Price: 3750 USD
Availability: InStock