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Learn MoreWedgwood Black Basalt Water and Wine Ewers
- These extraordinary ewers are widely regarded as the finest achievement of John Flaxman for Wedgwood
- The classic design showcases figures of a triton and a satyr in dramatic black basalt
- The ewers are true treasures of Neoclassical artistry with other examples in museum collections
- Black basalt is a groundbreaking innovation from Josiah Wedgwood
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32-0282
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Description
Pair of Black Basalt Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune Ewers
Wedgwood
Dated 1870
These extraordinary ewers are masterfully crafted in the renowned Sacred to Neptune and Sacred to Bacchus designs, created by the legendary artist John Flaxman in 1775. Flaxman’s iconic models, originally supplied to the Wedgwood manufactory, have been executed in various ceramics over the years, including jasper, bone china and black basalt—the medium of this remarkable pair. The bold design, steeped in. . .
Wedgwood
Dated 1870
These extraordinary ewers are masterfully crafted in the renowned Sacred to Neptune and Sacred to Bacchus designs, created by the legendary artist John Flaxman in 1775. Flaxman’s iconic models, originally supplied to the Wedgwood manufactory, have been executed in various ceramics over the years, including jasper, bone china and black basalt—the medium of this remarkable pair. The bold design, steeped in. . .
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Pair of Black Basalt Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune Ewers
Wedgwood
Dated 1870
These extraordinary ewers are masterfully crafted in the renowned Sacred to Neptune and Sacred to Bacchus designs, created by the legendary artist John Flaxman in 1775. Flaxman’s iconic models, originally supplied to the Wedgwood manufactory, have been executed in various ceramics over the years, including jasper, bone china and black basalt—the medium of this remarkable pair. The bold design, steeped in classical drama, is perfectly suited to the rich texture of black basalt, with every detail rendered to perfection.
Adorned with exquisitely modeled figures of a triton and a satyr, these ewers celebrate timeless themes of the sea and revelry, drawing inspiration from ancient Greco-Roman aesthetics. The triton clasps the tail of a dolphin, while the satyr grips the horns of a ram, surrounded by swags of cattail plants and grape leaves. The figures are elevated atop classical ewers, each gracefully positioned on square plinths. Widely regarded as among Flaxman and Wedgwood’s finest achievements, these iconic designs are celebrated in renowned collections, including the Harvard Art Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum and the Wedgwood Museum.
Black basalt, a groundbreaking innovation by Josiah Wedgwood introduced in the 1760s, is notable for its smooth, dense surface, making it ideal for casting intricate designs. This extraordinary material was used to create a myriad of sculptural forms, including vases, urns and exceptional works like these ewers, which stand as true treasures of Neoclassical artistry.
Stamped “WEDGWOOD” with the date letter Y
Each: 16" high x 6 1/4" wide x 8" deep
Wedgwood
Dated 1870
These extraordinary ewers are masterfully crafted in the renowned Sacred to Neptune and Sacred to Bacchus designs, created by the legendary artist John Flaxman in 1775. Flaxman’s iconic models, originally supplied to the Wedgwood manufactory, have been executed in various ceramics over the years, including jasper, bone china and black basalt—the medium of this remarkable pair. The bold design, steeped in classical drama, is perfectly suited to the rich texture of black basalt, with every detail rendered to perfection.
Adorned with exquisitely modeled figures of a triton and a satyr, these ewers celebrate timeless themes of the sea and revelry, drawing inspiration from ancient Greco-Roman aesthetics. The triton clasps the tail of a dolphin, while the satyr grips the horns of a ram, surrounded by swags of cattail plants and grape leaves. The figures are elevated atop classical ewers, each gracefully positioned on square plinths. Widely regarded as among Flaxman and Wedgwood’s finest achievements, these iconic designs are celebrated in renowned collections, including the Harvard Art Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum and the Wedgwood Museum.
Black basalt, a groundbreaking innovation by Josiah Wedgwood introduced in the 1760s, is notable for its smooth, dense surface, making it ideal for casting intricate designs. This extraordinary material was used to create a myriad of sculptural forms, including vases, urns and exceptional works like these ewers, which stand as true treasures of Neoclassical artistry.
Stamped “WEDGWOOD” with the date letter Y
Each: 16" high x 6 1/4" wide x 8" deep
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Specifications
| Maker: | Wedgwood |
| Period: | 19th Century |
| Origin: | England |
| Type: | Vases/Urns |
| Style: | Basalt |
| Depth: | 8.0 in. (20.32 cm) |
| Width: | 6.25 in. (15.88 cm) |
| Height: | 16.0 in. (40.64 cm) |
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