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Learn MoreWedgwood Black Basalt Bust of Mercury
- This expertly rendered black bust depicts Mercury, Roman god of commerce
- The model is after John Flaxman, Jr., celebrated English sculptor, illustrator and designer
- Flaxman is considered a leading artist in the Neoclassical style in England
- Black basalt is considered one of Josiah Wedgwood's most revolutionary creations
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This work is executed in black basalt, a material that is considered one of Josiah Wedgwood's most revolutionary creations. First developed in the 1760s, this rich, smooth stoneware was especially suitable for casting and was used for a myriad of items, including vases, urns and remarkable sculptural forms such as this bust.
Impressed uppercase mark on back and socle.
19th Century
11 1/8" wide x 10 1/4" deep x 17 1/2“ high
Maker: | Wedgwood |
Period: | 19th Century |
Origin: | England |
Type: | Figurines/Statuettes |
Style: | Basalt |
Depth: | 10.25 in. (26.04 cm) |
Width: | 11.13 in. (28.26 cm) |
Height: | 17.5 in. (44.45 cm) |
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