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Lot: 1 - Royal Doulton Prototype Mary Mary Quite Contrary Bunnykins
This prototype of Royal Doulton Bunnykins figurine DB247 is a delightful interpretation of the traditional nursery rhyme character watering her garden. Depicted in an orange outfit with pale orange jacket, darker orange skirt, white gloves, and orange hat with light orange hatband. Carrying a brown basket of flowers while holding a silver watering can in her other hand. Inscribed Design Sample' alongside the Royal Doulton prototype backstamp, this piece is an unmissable opportunity for serious collectors seeking a highly desirable Bunnykins figurine. Dimensions: 4"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 3.7 oz.
Lot: 2 - Royal Doulton Prototype Little Miss Muffet Bunnykins
A rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins figurine depicting the nursery rhyme Little Miss Muffet character with a red and black striped spider at her side. This finely detailed prototype features a lime green dress with yellow trim, a yellow bow at the back, lime green bows on the shoes, and a grey spoon in the bright red bowl. The base carries the prototype Property of Royal Doulton' backstamp emphasizing its unique status. Dimensions: 4.25"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 3.5 oz.
Lot: 3 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Figurine, Sitting on a Suitcase
Royal Doulton Prototype Sitting on a Suitcase Bunnykins figure, a highly desirable prototype version of DB482. The charming travelling rabbit is modeled seated atop a reddish-brown suitcase decorated with assorted travel stickers, while holding a blue toy locomotive with grey wheels and accompanied by a red umbrella at her side. She is dressed in a yellow dress accented with a white collar and sleeves trimmed in red, completed with a white bow. Finished in a glossy glaze with finely hand-painted details. The underside bears the Royal Doulton backstamp together with the distinctive PROTOTYPE mark. Dimensions: 3.5"L x 2.25"W x 4.5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 5 oz.
Lot: 4 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Figurine, Harry the Herald
Royal Doulton Prototype Harry the Herald Bunnykins. An exceptionally rare prototype figure created for the 1996 RDICC anniversary, ultimately never approved for production. Depicts Harry the Herald Bunnykins dressed in a striking red and blue tabard adorned with a yellow B insignia highlighted in yellow trim, complemented by pale blue sleeves, coordinating red and blue breeches, pale blue stockings, and brown shoes with yellow buckles. The figure is shown sounding a silver trumpet. The circular base bears blue script reading, Heralding the 15th Anniversary of RDICC in USA & Canada. Underside marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp and Property of Royal Doulton. Dimensions: 2.5"L x 1.75"W x 3.5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 1.8 oz.
Lot: 5 - Royal Doulton, Dutch Special Gold Bunnykins Figurine DB274
This Royal Doulton Bunnykins limited edition figurine, titled Dutch Bunnykins (DB 274), is a Special Gold Issue produced exclusively for U.K.I. Ceramics Ltd. The anthropomorphic rabbit is modeled in traditional Dutch attire, featuring a blue bodice with white puffed sleeves and a yellow and white skirt. This specific issue is distinguished by extensive gold-leaf gilding on the traditional Dutch bonnet, the shoulder yoke, and the clogs. The figure carries two woven baskets filled with oranges and stands on a grassy green mound. The base bears the official Royal Doulton backstamp and hand-numbered 17/25 in gold. Additional markings include a hand-painted decorator mark in green, a black printed boot mark used for the 2002 production year. Made in England and dated 2002. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 2.50"W x 4.50"H
Lot: 6 - Royal Doulton Prototype Jockey Bunnykins Figurine
An outstanding prototype Jockey Bunnykins in the King of England's royal horse racing colors. Meticulously detailed golden yellow braid loops feature on the purple silks with scarlet sleeves, topped by a black cap with a golden yellow tassel. The rabbit figure stands with arms akimbo, holding a riding crop, on a green grass base encircled by a silver horseshoe. The 'Property of Royal Doulton' backstamp on the base attests to its desirability. Dimensions: 2"W x 4"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 1.54 oz.
Lot: 7 - Royal Doulton Prototype Fortune Teller Bunnykins Figurine
An exceptional prototype of The Fortune Teller Bunnykins, modeled without ears and lavishly decorated with a blue cape with a yellow border and a red gown accented throughout with black mystical symbols, trimmed with a yellow border and cuffs highlighted with black stars. The clairvoyant rabbit's head is wrapped in a tie-dyed headscarf in vibrant blues, reds, greens, and yellows, secured with a red bejeweled silver band, while she gazes into an iridescent crystal ball. The decoration is indicative of the careful attention given to prototypes. The underside of the grey cobbled base bears the printed 'Property of Royal Doulton' backstamp, along with a blurred handwritten notation and the hand-stamped 'Design Sample' mark, confirming its unique status and market desirability. Dimensions: 2.75"W x 4"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 3.90 oz.
Lot: 8 - Royal Doulton Prototype Boy Scout Bunnykins
Depicting a Boy Scout rabbit standing on a grassy base with flowers, dressed in a dark green uniform, with olive knee socks, brown shoes, and a red and yellow striped neckerchief. With gilt accents on the hat badge and belt buckle. The figure holds an orange map and carries a brown backpack, silver cup, and blue bedroll on his back. The underside bears the Royal Doulton mark with the lion and crown logo and is clearly stamped PROTOTYPE ONLY. Dimensions: 5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 3 oz.
Lot: 9 - Royal Doulton Prototype Plumber Bunnykins
Excellent prototype of a rabbit plumber in dirty orange coveralls with wrenches in his back pockets, an olive wool hat, and a dark blue work shirt with lighter blue elbow patches. He stands ready with a red and grey wrench in one hand and a plunger in the other with assorted pipes and tools on the checkerboard parquet floor with a monogrammed toolbox alongside. The base bears the Royal Doulton lion and crown trademark encircled with the words Prototype Only'. Dimensions: 5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 3.9 oz.
Lot: 10 - Rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins Colorway Exclusive Figurine, Huntsman
Royal Doulton Huntsman Bunnykins Colorway Exclusive figurine. Rare limited colorway edition depicting the classic rabbit huntsman dressed in a deep blue double-breasted coat with yellow buttons, grey breeches, black shoes, and a red and black checkered cravat. The figure holds a black top hat at his side and carries a black walking stick with yellow tip accents. Beautifully executed in a glossy glaze with finely hand-painted facial details and period costume styling. Underside marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp and inscribed COLOURWAY EXCLUSIVE, denoting its special edition status among Bunnykins collectors. Dimensions: 2.75"L x 2.5"W x 5.5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 3.8 oz.
Lot: 11 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Figurine, Mr. Punch
Royal Doulton Bunnykins prototype figurine titled Mr. Punch, created exclusively as part of the proposed Punch and Judy Bunnykins series. Hand made and hand decorated in England, the figurine depicts a brown rabbit character dressed in a vivid traditional jester-style Punch costume, featuring alternating vertical stripes in red, yellow, and black, with a green ruffled collar and matching cuffs. He is shown holding a wooden club, a key attribute of the classic Punch character from British puppet theatre. The base of the figurine is marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp and the Bunnykins logo, along with the notation "THE PROPERTY OF ROYAL DOULTON TABLEWARE LTD. NOT PRODUCED FOR SALE," indicating its prototype status. Artist: Kimberley Curtis and Martyn Alcock Dimensions: 2.5"L x 2.25"W x 4.75"H Date or Era: 2000 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 12 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Figurine, Dollie Playtime DB8
A rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins prototype figurine titled Dollie Bunnykins Playtime DB8, depicting a mother bunny in a yellow floral dress holding hands with a young girl in a red spotted dress. Finely hand-painted with vivid detail and expressive features, the piece stands on a green grassy base. The underside bears the Royal Doulton backstamp along with the notation "The Property of Royal Doulton Tableware Ltd. Not Produced for Sale," indicating its prototype status. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Albert Hallam Dimensions: 2.75"L x 4"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 13 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Colorway Figurine, Mother and Baby DB167
A rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins prototype figurine depicting a mother rabbit in a red dress with yellow apron holding her baby in a blue blanket. Beautifully hand-painted with fine detailing to the fur and clothing, this early prototype was not produced for commercial sale. The underside carries the Royal Doulton backstamp and is marked "The property of Royal Doulton Tableware Ltd., not produced for sale", confirming its prototype status. An exceptional and scarce addition for Bunnykins and Royal Doulton collectors. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Shane Ridge Dimensions: 2.25"L x 4"H Date or Era: c. 1996 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 14 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Colorway Figurine, Master Potter DB131
Rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins Colorway prototype figurine depicting a rabbit potter at his wheel, wearing a green shirt and white apron while shaping a clay vessel. This charming piece was produced as a sample and is marked to the base "The Property of Royal Doulton Tableware Ltd. Not Produced for Sale." A fine example of early Bunnykins craftsmanship, highly sought after by collectors for its prototype status and detailed hand-painted finish. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Warren Platt Dimensions: 2"L x 3.75"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 15 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Colorway Figurine, Fisherman DB84
A rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins Colorway prototype figurine depicting a rabbit dressed as a fisherman, wearing a dark jacket, red waistcoat, and blue trousers, carrying a basket and a briefcase. This early prototype features fine hand-painted details and was not released for commercial sale. Marked to base with Royal Doulton backstamp reading "The Property of Royal Doulton Tableware Ltd. Not Produced for Sale." Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Graham Tongue Dimensions: 2.25"L x 4.25"H Date or Era: c. 1990 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 16 - Royal Doulton Rare Prototype Bunnykins Bathnight Figurine
This Royal Doulton glazed bone china figurine is a rare prototype of the Bunnykins Bathnight tableau. The scene depicts Mrs. Rabbit wearing a green floral-patterned dress and a yellow apron while bathing two young bunnies in a wooden-style wash-tub. A third bunny in a red jacket stands next to the tub, and a small brown mouse is situated at the edge of the base. The base is molded and decorated to resemble a light-colored wooden floor. The underside of the base bears a green-printed Royal Doulton factory mark consisting of a crown surmounted by a lion above a circular emblem. Printed text includes MADE IN ENGLAND, ROYAL DOULTON, ENGLAND, and BONE CHINA. A specific factory notation is present below the mark stating THE PROPERTY OF ROYAL DOULTON TABLEWARE LTD. NOT PRODUCED FOR SALE. Hand-painted decorator marks in black are also visible, reading KO and 91. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 3.50"W x 14.25"H
Lot: 17 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Figurine, Father Bunnykins
Hand-painted ceramic figurine from the Royal Doulton Bunnykins collection, depicting Father Bunnykins standing with hands clasped behind his back. This prototype features distinctive silver-metallic eyeglasses. Father Bunnykins is dressed in a dark green overcoat, floral-patterned yellow waistcoat, and deep red trousers. The figure stands firmly on a textured, tan cobblestone-style base. Fine details include sculpted fur texture, glossy enamel surfaces, and painted accents across the attire. Marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp and "Prototype Only." Dimensions: 2.75"L x 2"W x 4.75"H Date or Era: 2000s Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 18 - Royal Doulton Prototype Beatrix Potter The Christmas Stocking
This keenly sought prototype double figurine depicts Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca placing a sixpence in a stocking on Christmas Eve. The highly detailed pair features one mouse holding the green and red stocking while the other mouse tries to insert the gold coin. The Property of Royal Doulton' backstamp and the handstamped Design Sample' on the base attests to its rarity. Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 5.4 oz.
Lot: 19 - Royal Doulton Figurine, Crouching Hare HN107
Porcelain hand painted figure of a hare crouching with both ears lowered to its back. Black on the tips of the ears. Painted in naturalistic coloration. Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 4"L x 1.75"W x 1.75"H Date or Era: c. 1913-1946 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 20 - Royal Doulton Bone China Character Kitten Figurine HN2579 Sleeping Cat
A single glazed porcelain figurine identified in the market as the Royal Doulton Character Kitten, model number HN2579, depicting a sleeping tabby cat resting on its side with paws near its chest. The object is modeled naturalistically and decorated with hand-painted glossy dark brown and lighter brown striping over a white ground. The underside features a circular firing vent and multiple production marks. These include the number "2579" and a printed green circular backstamp reading "MADE IN ENGLAND CHINA." Dimensions: 3.25"L x 1.50"W x 1.50"H
Lot: 21 - Rosenthal Hand-Painted Glazed Porcelain Seated Kitten Figurine
A single glazed porcelain figurine manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, depicting a seated kitten in a playful posture. The figurine features white primary coloration decorated with hand-painted brown and dark tabby stripes across the head, back, and tail, and accented with green eyes. The underside of the base bears clear factory markings, including the green Rosenthal crown and wreath emblem, the text "GERMANY," and "handgemalt" (German for "hand-painted"), alongside an additional encircled green 'R' mark. Dimensions: 2.00"L x 1.25"W x 2.25"H
Lot: 22 - Royal Doulton Dog Figurine, King Charles Spaniel
This Royal Doulton porcelain figurine depicts a seated King Charles Spaniel. The figure is crafted from glazed porcelain and features hand-painted black and white markings with brown eyes. The underside of the piece bears a green underglaze factory mark featuring a lion standing atop a crown, positioned above a circular stamp containing an interlocking monogram and the words Royal Doulton and Made in England. An impressed model number 1720 is visible on the underside of one paw. Additionally, the underside of another paw contains faint incised decorator marks appearing as the letters ZL. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 3.00"W x 4.75"H
Lot: 23 - Beswick England Porcelain Dog Figurine, Foxhound
This Beswick porcelain figurine depicts a tricolor foxhound in a scenting or tracking pose, characterized by a lowered head and an upward-curved tail. The piece is constructed from glazed porcelain with a high-gloss finish. The decoration features a white base with tan and black markings, including hand-painted details on the eyes and a black nose. The underside of the belly bears a black printed factory mark with Beswick arranged in an arch over England. A small hand-painted black letter E is present on the underside of the front right paw, likely serving as a decorator mark. This model is identified as the second version of the foxhound, model number 2264. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 1.25"W x 3.00"H
Lot: 24 - Beswick England Porcelain Dog Figurine, Foxhound Hunting
This Beswick England porcelain hunting hound dog figurine is identified as model number 942. The piece depicts a standing foxhound in an alert posture with its head slightly raised and tail extended. It is constructed of hollow-cast porcelain with a high-gloss glaze finish. The decoration features a tricolor coat pattern consisting of a white body with large black and tan patches. The muzzle shows a light pink tint, and the eyes and nose are picked out in black. The underside of the belly is stamped in black ink with the maker mark BESWICK ENGLAND arranged in a semi-circle. A small, circular vent hole is located on the underside of the belly, typical of the manufacturing process. The digits 24 are handwritten in black ink on the underside of one front paw. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 1.25"W x 3.00"H
Lot: 25 - Royal Doulton Flambe Figure, Tiger Stalking HN1082
Style 2. Model 809. Rich red flambe glaze with black stripes. Doulton Flambe backstamp. Dimensions: 13.5"L x 3.5"W x 5.5"H Date or Era: 1950-1996 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 26 - Royal Doulton Prototype Figurine Candlestick, Elephant
A rare Royal Doulton prototype candlestick modeled as a standing elephant with trunk lowered, finely hand-painted with a yellow and blue saddle cloth decorated with lotus flowers and floral borders, supporting a removable blue and yellow candlestick holder with cobalt foliate accents. The figure displays exquisite detail to the elephant's skin, trappings, and red tassel fringe. Marked underside with Royal Doulton backstamp and inscribed "The property of Royal Doulton Tableware Ltd. Not produced for sale." Dimensions: 12"L x 11.75"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 27 - Royal Doulton Experimental Figurine, Does Not Hear Monkey
An extremely rare Royal Doulton figurine of a monkey in the "Does Not Hear" pose, finished in the distinctive Royal Doulton jade glaze. This striking piece is part of a rare set based on the Three Wise Monkeys, embodying the proverb of see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. The jade glaze enhances the sculptural details, adding depth and texture to the monkey's expressive form. This monkey can been seen on the Royal Doulton Burslem Artwares Flambe Three Wise Monkeys BA64. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Martyn Alcock Dimensions: 4"H Date or Era: 21st century Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 28 - Wedgwood by John Skeaping Celadon Art Deco Figurine, Monkey Group
This earthenware figurine shows a larger monkey protectively hunched over a smaller young monkey. Rendered in stylized, smooth planes, the figures sit on a rectangular plinth base. Molded ceramic finished in pale green celadon glaze, with a hollow base suggesting slip-cast production. Impressed marks on the side identify sculptor John Skeaping and manufacturer Wedgwood. Skeaping's figurines (English, 1901-1980) are defined by a minimalist style, featuring simplified forms and clean lines that reflect the modern aesthetic of the 1920s. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 3.75"W x 6.75"H
Lot: 29 - Ardmore Studio African Ceramic Giraffe Egg Cup
A ceramic egg cup by Ardmore Ceramic Art, a South African studio known for wildlife-inspired ceramics produced through a collaborative studio model with Zulu and Zimbabwean artisans. This giraffe-form egg cup was hand-molded by Jabu Nene and hand-painted by Nomusa. The piece is rendered in orange tones and decorated with red floral motifs. Modeled details include eyes, ears, nostrils, and mouth. The underside bears the Ardmore mark along with the artists' signatures. Artist: Jabu Nene and Nomusa Dimensions: 3.25"L x 2"W x 2.75"H Date or Era: 2000 Manufacturer or Brand: Ardmore Studio Weight: 85 grams
Lot: 30 - Wedgwood Queen's Ware Floral Taurus the Bull Designed by Arnold Machin
This ceramic figurine is a Wedgwood Queen's Ware Taurus the Bull, designed by Arnold Machin. The piece is modeled in a highly stylized, rounded form with a creamy-white glaze. It is decorated with overglaze enamel floral sprays in shades of purple, yellow, and green, interspersed with delicate grey transfer-printed floral motifs. Gilt accents are applied to the horns, eyes, tail, and hooves. The underside of the piece bears the incised characters WEDGWOOD and 54. A green printed backstamp on the interior of one leg reads WEDGWOOD BARLASTON ENGLAND with a separate green letter B. The figurine features provenance stickers from the Rubin Collection and Robin Reilly collection. Dimensions: 15.50"L x 5.50"W x 6.75"H Dimensions: 15.50"L x 5.50"W x 6.75"H Weight: 2.40 lb
Lot: 31 - Royal Doulton Flambe Dish, Polar Bear
This striking Royal Doulton Flambe figurine features a polar bear sitting gracefully on a dish, showcasing the vibrant red glaze that exemplifies the Flambe style. The piece highlights the meticulous craftsmanship of Royal Doulton, with dynamic contours and a high-gloss finish that brings the polar bear to life. The dish serves as a complementary base, enhancing the overall presentation. Model No. 40. Dimensions: 5.25"H Date or Era: c. 1912 - 1936 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 32 - Lomonosov Porcelain Figurine of a Polar Bear Cub
A porcelain figurine attributed to the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory (LFZ). The piece depicts a single seated polar bear cub looking upward with its mouth open, rendered in a naturalistic style. The figurine is constructed from glossy white glazed porcelain and accented with black/dark gray details applied to the eyes, nose, and paws. The underside of the hollow casting reveals markings painted in orange/red pigment above the partial stenciled text "MADE...". Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.00"W x 4.50"H
Lot: 33 - Royal Doulton Bird Figurine, Fledgling HN137B
Style two, blue and yellow coloration with black tips on the wings and a brown beak. Royal Doulton backstamp. Model 1238. Dimensions: 2.75"L x 1.25"W x 1.25"H Date or Era: 1917-1936 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 34 - Royal Doulton Bird Figurine, Fledgling HN145A
Style one, blue and yellow coloration with black tips on the wings and a brown beak. Royal Doulton backstamp. Model 1236. Dimensions: 2.75"L x 1.5"W x 1.25"H Date or Era: 1917-1936 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 35 - Royal Doulton Experimental Figurine, Penguins HN103
Very rare, unrecorded version. Experimental green glaze animal study depicting a pair of penguins. Model no. 103. Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 6"L x 3.5"W x 7"H Date or Era: c. 1913 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 36 - Royal Doulton Flambe Animal Figurine, Chicks - Two HN236
The piece depicts two baby birds nestled together in a seated pose. This example is finished in a lustre flambe glaze, which produces a high-gloss red surface with tonal variation ranging from deep crimson. Royal Doulton Flambe backstamp. Artist: Charles Noke Dimensions: 2.25"H Date or Era: 1908 - 1946 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 37 - Royal Doulton Porcelain Figurine, Toucan on Perch HN159
This Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, model HN 159, depicts a toucan perched on a stylized brown tree stump. The item is finished in a polychrome high-gloss glaze. The bird features a green beak with a dark tip, a yellow throat and breast, a green head, and an orange patch on the wing. The wings and tail are rendered in black. The underside of the base displays a green printed manufacturer mark featuring a lion standing upon a crown above a circular logo with four interlocking D characters, surrounded by the words Royal Doulton and Made in England. Handwritten marks on the base include the model number HN 1159 in black and the decorator initials OR in green. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 2.50"W x 7.75"H
Lot: 38 - Beswick Porcelain Figurine, Bobwhite Quail 2191
Beswick Bobwhite Quail ceramic figurine, produced in England, with a matte finish and painted in white, black, and tan tones. Beswick backstamp. Dimensions: 4"L x 2.5"W x 4.75"H Manufacturer or Brand: Beswick Country of Origin: England Weight: 6 oz.
Lot: 39 - A Pair of Wedgwood Japanese Crested Ibis Porcelain Figurines
A pair of glazed porcelain figurines depicting the Japanese Crested Ibis (Nipponia nippon) in flight, modeled by sculptor Uwe Netzsch for Wedgwood. Each bird is rendered with wings spread wide, featuring a subtle salmon-pink blush on the undersides of the primary feathers. The bodies are finished in a white high-luster glaze, detailed with a distinctive red facial patch and a long black bill tipped with red. The legs and feet are painted in an orange-red tone. Each figure is supported by a naturalistic base modeled as a tree stump with green foliage and textured bark. The underside of each base features a gold-printed maker mark consisting of a stylized letter W logo for Wedgwood. Text on the base identifies the subject as Japanese Crested Ibis, NIPPONIA NIPPON (Temminck 1835), and states Modelled by Uwe Netzsch at Sado Island, Japan. One base retains a silver and black circular sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.25"W x 6.50"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.25"W x 6.50"H Weight: 15.00oz
Lot: 40 - Goldschneider by Josef Lorenzl Art Deco Figurine, Aida
Exceptional Art Deco figurine titled Aida by renowned Austrian sculptor Josef Lorenzl (1892"1950) for Goldscheider, celebrated for his elegant and highly collectible figural designs. This finely modeled porcelain figure captures Lorenzl's signature style"graceful movement, elongated form, and refined period detail"beautifully hand-painted to emphasize its dramatic Art Deco aesthetic. Marked to the underside with Goldscheider Wien factory marks and artist attribution. A highly desirable cabinet piece for collectors of Art Deco sculpture, Austrian ceramics, and important 20th-century decorative arts. Model 5281. Dimensions: 7"L x 18"H Manufacturer or Brand: Goldscheider Country of Origin: Austria Weight: 3.7 lbs.
Lot: 41 - Goldscheider Julius Hentschel Figurine of Chinese Girl
A very early showing a Chinese girl in traditional attire holding and inspecting a vase. Standing on a square base. Model no. 4376. Impressed "K" to underside. Goldscheider backstamp. Artist: Julius Konrad Hentschel Dimensions: 6.5"L x 5"W x 14.5"H Date or Era: c. 1917
Lot: 42 - Goldscheider Figurine by Josef Lorenzl, Dancer in a Stooped Pose
An elegant Goldscheider Art Deco porcelain figurine by Josef Lorenzl, modeled as a poised female dancer in a stooped pose, gracefully holding out the folds of her flowing gown. Finely hand-painted in soft shades of gray and cream with intricate geometric and scroll designs accenting the dress. The figure features delicate facial detailing and period heels, standing upon an oval base. Marked Goldscheider Wien, model number 6227, with impressed numerals and artist's signature. Artist: Josef Lorenzl Dimensions: 10"L x 13.5"H Date or Era: 1929 Manufacturer or Brand: Goldscheider Country of Origin: Austria
Lot: 43 - Goldscheider Figurine by Julius Hentschel, Chinese Girl with Fan
A finely modeled Goldscheider porcelain figurine depicting a Chinese girl holding an open fan decorated with floral detail. She wears traditional attire in soft pastel tones of pink, blue, and lavender, with delicate hand-painted accents. The figure stands on a square base with the designer's signature on the side and bears the Goldscheider backstamp to the underside along with impressed and painted marks. Artist: Julius Hentschel Dimensions: 5"L x 14"H Date or Era: c. 1917 Manufacturer or Brand: Goldscheider Country of Origin: Austria
Lot: 44 - Goldscheider by Josef Lorenzl Art Deco Figure, Carmen
Porcelain figure by Josef Lorenzl, depicting a Spanish dancer in a full, rose-patterned pink gown, gracefully holding a vibrant fan. She wears a flowing white mantilla draped over her shoulders, enhancing the dynamic elegance of her pose. Signed by Lorenzl on the base, with Goldscheider backstamp and model numbers 5088 63 16. Artist: Josef Lorenzl Dimensions: 7.5"L x 9.5"H x 20"H Date or Era: c. 1923 Manufacturer or Brand: Goldscheider Country of Origin: Austria
Lot: 45 - Doulton & Co. by Richard Garbe Wall Mask, St. Agnes HN1786
This beautifully crafted St. Agnes wall hanging by Doulton & Co. features a serene depiction of the saint with an elegant crown, finished in a rich green glaze. The backstamp includes hand written title, Potted by Doulton & Co. and the Edition number 2 of 100, along with impressed numbers 347 and 1534. Artist: Richard Garbe Dimensions: 5.25"L x 2.5"W x 11.25"H Date or Era: c. 1935 Edition Number and/or Size: 2 of 100 Manufacturer or Brand: Doulton & Co. Country of Origin: England
Lot: 46 - Royal Doulton Figurine, The Bather HN774
The piece features a standing female nude figure partially draped in a patterned robe of dark blue and red with interior red detailing. The figure stands on a black square base, with the backstamp reading The Bather, HN774, and Potted by Doulton & Co, accompanied by the Royal Doulton circular mark in green. Artist: Leslie Harradine Dimensions: 7.75"H Date or Era: 1925 - 1938 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 47 - Royal Doulton Figurine, Harlequinade HN585
This early figure features a standing female character in theatrical costume, part of the Harlequinade series. The subject is dressed in a diamond-patterned dress painted in blue, yellow, green, black, gray, and purple tones, complemented by a ruffled white collar and dark hat. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Leslie Harradine Dimensions: 6.75"H Date or Era: 1923 - 1940 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 48 - Royal Doulton Figurine, Lady Jester HN3924
A porcelain figure designed by William K. Harper, based on an original work by Leslie Harradine, depicting a female jester. The figure is modeled in a standing posture adjacent to a low pillar with hands positioned upon the hips, executed in a palette of pale pink and green glazes featuring gilded accents and integrated bells. The underside bears the official Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: William K. Harper Dimensions: 3.25"L x 4"W x 10"H Edition Number and/or Size: 251 of 950 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 1.3 lbs.
Lot: 49 - Royal Doulton Artists Copy Figurine with Rare Bottle Green Base, The Jester HN2016
This Royal Doulton porcelain figurine is titled The Jester, model number HN2016. The figure is depicted in a traditional three-pointed jester's hat with bells, wearing a vibrant multi-colored tunic in shades of red, forest green, and deep navy blue. He is seated in a pensive posture atop a column featuring a marbleized glaze in grey and green tones, which is mounted to a solid square bottle green base. The jester holds a marotte, or jester's wand, across his lap. The figurine is crafted from fine porcelain and finished with a high-gloss overglaze. The underside features the Royal Doulton printed factory backstamp including the lion and crown motif. Directly below the mark, the words ARTISTS COPY are printed in black. This specific item is a rare variant, distinguished by its bottle green base as opposed to the standard black base found on most production models. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 3.50"W x 9.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb 6.00oz
Lot: 50 - Martin Battersby for Wedgwood, Clarice Cliff The First Lady of Art Deco Limited Edition Porcelain Plaque
This large rectangular wall plaque is crafted in fine porcelain by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Limited as part of "The First Lady of Art Deco" series. The piece reproduces a 1972 exhibition poster designed by artist Martin Battersby for a Clarice Cliff retrospective at the Brighton Art Gallery. The graphic composition features a high-contrast Art Deco silhouette of a woman in black holding a vibrant, geometrically decorated ceramic vessel, set against a white background and enclosed by a repeating border of multi-colored circles. The plaque is plate-signed Martin Battersby in the upper left corner and includes printed text for the exhibition details at the bottom. The verso retains an official certificate of authenticity identifying this piece as plaque number 330 from a limited edition of 1,972 worldwide. The certificate also displays the Bradex number 26-D08-003.01 and the Wedgwood corporate logo. The plaque is housed in a contemporary black beveled frame with a thin red inner border. Dimensions: 24.50"L x 0.75"W x 32.25"H Artist: Martin Battersby Dimensions: 24.50"L x 0.75"W x 32.25"H Weight: 12.00 lb 13.00oz
Lot: 51 - Kevin Francis by Victoria Bourne Ceramic Figurine, Artist Original Proof
The piece is rendered in an Art Deco style, depicting a seated woman wearing a purple dress, a light gray coat with an exaggerated wide collar, and a lime green cloche hat. The figure is portrayed holding a miniature decorated teacup and saucer. Behind the woman is a stylized, disc-shaped landscape backdrop featuring tall, slender trees in shades of yellow and green with small, red-roofed cottages at the base, reminiscent of the bizarre patterns by Clarice Cliff. The figurine is mounted on a stepped black base decorated with sparse floral sprigs in orange and yellow. The underside of the base features a hand-painted inscription in black script stating Artist's Original Proof for Kevin Francis by Victoria Bourne. Small white paper inventory stickers marked 28 and C28 are present on the base and the reverse of the landscape panel. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 4.50"W x 9.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 4.20oz
Lot: 52 - Kevin Francis Figurine, Tallulah Bankhead
A hand made and hand painted ceramic figurine of American actress Tallulah Bankhead, produced by Kevin Francis Ceramics and modelled by Andy Moss to a design by John Michael. Limited edition number 234 of 350, this boldly colored piece depicts Bankhead stylishly posed before a backdrop of ocean liners and the word "New York." With deco-inspired detailing and a yellow travel case at her feet, the figure is marked to the base with full edition details and bears the Peggy Davies Ceramics mark. Hand made in Staffordshire, England. Measures 10.25"H. Dimensions: See Description Date or Era: 20th century Edition Number and/or Size: 234 of 350 Manufacturer or Brand: Kevin Francis Country of Origin: England
Lot: 53 - Kevin Francis Peggy Davies by Victoria Bourne Ceramics Figurine, Artist Original Colorway 1 of 1
A hand-painted glazed ceramic figurine depicting a blonde woman in a seated pose. The figure is wearing a pink strapless corset decorated with red and blue floral sprays and black high-heeled shoes. She is positioned on a pedestal featuring blue marbled outer columns and a cream-colored central panel with a vertical floral vine motif. A folded pink parasol is modeled at the base of the pedestal. The circular base is finished in a white glaze with a scalloped border. The underside contains hand-painted inscriptions in dark script: Artists Original Colorway, 1 of 1, For Peggy Davies, By Victoria Bourne. Dimensions: 5.75"L x 5.25"W x 10.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 11.30oz
Lot: 54 - Peggy Davies Art Deco Colorway Figurine, Ruby Fusion
A single ceramic figurine attributed to Peggy Davies Ceramics, modeled in the Art Deco style and known as Ruby Fusion. The piece depicts a female flapper dancer with a stylized haircut and feathered headwear. The figurine is executed in high-gloss ruby red and black glazes, characteristic of the Flambe technique. The dancer wears a short, fringed red dress and matching stockings, standing against a stylized, tiered fan-like backdrop and stepped base. The reverse of the backdrop features two black star motifs. The underside of the base is clearly marked "Ruby Fusion by Peggy Davies". Dimensions: 3.50"L x 6.25"W x 9.75"H
Lot: 55 - Peggy Davies by Victoria Bourne Artists Proof Figurine, The Temptress
A striking Peggy Davies figurine titled The Temptress, an artist's original proof by Victoria Bourne. The hand-painted piece depicts a reclining female figure wearing a flowing green robe with vibrant floral detailing along the base. Inscribed underneath Artist's Original Proof for Peggy Davies by Victoria Bourne. A rare and visually bold example of contemporary studio craftsmanship, exhibiting fine modeling and expressive color work. Artist: Victoria Bourne Dimensions: 10.5"L x 6.5"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Peggy Davies Ceramics Country of Origin: England
Lot: 56 - Ceramic Sculpture, La Chic, by Andy Moss, Peggy Davies Studios
A limited edition hand-painted ceramic figurine titled La Chic, modelled by Andy Moss for Peggy Davies Studios. This piece captures a fashionably dressed Art Deco-style woman posed elegantly before a stylized Parisian street scene, wearing a vibrant green suit with yellow accents, a spotted yellow headscarf, and holding a green handbag. The background features vivid storefront and cafoÆ'(c) illustrations with the text "La Chic" visible. Issued as part of a limited edition of 500 worldwide, this particular piece is from the Guild Members Exclusive Colourway, an even more limited series of just 100, numbered 1 to 100. This example is hand numbered 57 and bears the Peggy Davies backstamp, along with full edition details to the base. Measures 10.5"H. Dimensions: See Description Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Kevin Francis Country of Origin: England
Lot: 57 - Coalport Bone China Figurine, Diana The Jewel In The Crown
Limited edition Coalport bone china figurine titled "Diana, The Jewel in the Crown," designed by John Bromley and issued by Compton & Woodhouse in 1999. This elegant hand-painted figure depicts Diana in a regal gown adorned with gold detailing and holding a floral bouquet. The base bears the official Coalport backstamp and confirms this piece as number 4517 of a UK-limited edition of 9,500. Accompanied by the original Certificate of Authenticity. Dimensions: 9.5"H Date or Era: 1999 Edition Number and/or Size: 4517 of 9500 Manufacturer or Brand: Coalport Country of Origin: England
Lot: 58 - Wedgwood Hand-Painted Pearlware Sculpture of Lucretia
This hand-painted pearlware sculpture is a product of the Wedgwood potteries, depicting the classical figure of Lucretia. The reclining female subject is modeled with her head resting on her arm atop a large pillow, beneath which appears the head of a bearded man. Her lower body is draped in a white cloth decorated with delicate polychrome floral patterns and a green trim. The group is supported by a rectangular base with a hand-painted faux-marble finish. The name LUCRETIA is molded into a cartouche on the front face of the plinth. The piece is stamped Wedgwood on the verso. Provenance is established by several internal labels, including an oval sticker for the Rubin collection and a dealer label for Art Trading Ltd. and David B. Newborn. A handwritten note glued to the interior, dated July 1948, records the item's history within the Ross family. Dimensions: 11.50"L x 4.00"W x 5.75"H Dimensions: 11.50"L x 4.00"W x 5.75"H Weight: 2.92 lb
Lot: 59 - Wedgwood Bone China Figure of Long John Silver, England, circa 1924
Wedgwood bone china figure of the pirate Long John Silver from Treasure Island, modeled by Montague Weaver-Bridgeman circa 1924. The polychrome glazed porcelain figurine features the character with a wooden peg leg and a green and yellow parrot perched on his shoulder. He is depicted in a blue frock coat with white cuffs, a magenta waistcoat, yellow breeches, and a black tricorn hat with yellow piping. The figure leans against a wooden barrel atop a multi-colored textured base with an open treasure chest of gold coins. The underside of the base includes an orange printed mark for Wedgwood England and an oval retailer stamp for Phillips's Ltd, 43 and 44 New Bond St, London. It retains a silver Rubin Collection provenance label and a handwritten inventory sticker. The rear base edge is incised with the monogram HAWB. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 5.25"W x 9.50"H. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 5.25"W x 9.50"H Weight: 1.31 lb
Lot: 60 - Wedgwood Burlaston Windsor Grey Penelope Figurine by Arnold Machin
This mid-century glazed porcelain bust, titled Penelope, was designed by artist Arnold Machin for Wedgwood. The figure features a serene female subject with closed eyes and clasped hands in a contemplative pose, rendered in a stylized manner characteristic of 1960s design. The exterior is finished in a uniform, glossy Windsor Grey glaze. The base is marked Wedgwood Burlaston England and includes provenance labels from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.00"W x 11.00"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.00"W x 11.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 15.00oz
Lot: 61 - Wedgwood by Jack Glynn Glaxay Collection Bone China Figurine, The Governor
A Wedgwood bone china figurine titled The Governor from the Galaxy Collection. The figure is depicted in a standing pose wearing voluminous cobalt blue robes intricately hand-decorated with gilded celestial symbols including suns, crescent moons, stars, and constellations. The character wears a tall miter-style hat featuring a golden sun and holds a textured golden staff in his left hand. The face and hands are finished in a white porcelain glaze. The underside is marked Wedgwood, and limited edition 503 of 2000. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 7.25"W x 10.75"H Dimensions: 8.00"L x 7.25"W x 10.75"H Weight: 1.00 lb 14.00oz
Lot: 62 - Wedgwood by Jack Glynn Spirit of the Age Figurine, Galaxy Collection
This contemporary bone china sculpture is part of the Wedgwood Galaxy Collection, titled Spirit of the Age and modeled by artist Jack Glynn. The work depicts a stylized, muscular nude male figure in a dynamic pose, finished in a brilliant silver-toned luster. The figure holds a swirling ribbon finished in a contrasting gold-toned luster that spirals around his form. The ribbon features the incised formula E=mc2 repeated in cursive script. The sculpture is mounted to an integral circular base with a matching metallic finish. The underside of the base contains full printed marks including the Wedgwood logo, BONE CHINA, MADE IN ENGLAND, and the copyright date 1997. It is hand-numbered 57 from a limited edition of 2,000 and features a printed signature for Jack Glynn. A Rubin Collection label and a quality inspection sticker are also present on the underside. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 3.75"W x 12.25"H. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 3.75"W x 12.25"H Weight: 13.90oz
Lot: 63 - Wedgwood Hand Painted Bisque Porcelain Figurine of Voltaire
This hand-painted bisque porcelain figurine by Wedgwood depicts the French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire. The figure is shown in 18th-century attire, featuring a soft grey cap, a long terracotta-colored overcoat, a cream waistcoat, peach-toned breeches, white stockings, and buckled shoes. He is portrayed in a standing pose with his left hand resting on his hip and his right hand holding a small book. The figure stands on an integral, naturalistic rocky base. The underside of the base is marked with the printed factory stamp Wedgwood, three stars, and Etruria England. It also bears a circular blue and white paper label reading Julian Wedgwood Collection. This piece includes provenance from the Rubin Collection and Earl Buckman. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 4.00"W x 12.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 5.50oz
Lot: 64 - 2pc Wedgwood Pearlware Pastoral Figurines
This lot consists of a pair of early 19th-century lead-glazed earthenware figurines from the 2pc Lenhart collection, identified as pearlware by the bluish tint in the glaze. The first figure depicts a woman wearing a white high-waisted gown decorated with red and black floral sprigs and a green sash, leaning over a mossy tree stump to pet a white dog. The second figure depicts a man in a patterned white tunic with red circles and blue dots, a green neckerchief, and brown boots, leaning against a reddish-brown tree stump while a spotted dog leaps toward him. Both figures stand on rectangular plinth bases featuring a horizontal reddish-brown painted band. The reverse of each base is marked with the impressed capital letters WEDGWOOD. The hollow undersides of the bases retain several historical provenance labels, including purple stamps for the Rubin Collection, stickers for the O. Lenhart Collection (numbered S.L. 64.29.1a and S.L. 64.29.1b), and Skinner auction tags (lot 2465, item 238). Dimensions: 3"L x 3"W x 7.5"H Weight: 1.00 lb 8.00oz
Lot: 65 - Doulton & Co. Porcelain Figurine, London Cry, Strawberries HN749
This charming Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, titled London Cry, Strawberries (HN749), is part of the esteemed Street Vendor series. Designed by renowned artist Leslie Harradine, it was produced between 1925 and 1936. The figure portrays a mother and her daughter, both holding baskets of strawberries, capturing a nostalgic glimpse of early 20th-century London street life. The figurine is meticulously hand-painted in red and cream hues, showcasing the intricate details of their attire and expressions. The base bears the Royal Doulton backstamp and the hand-inscribed phrase "Potted by Doulton & Co." Dimensions: 4.5"L x 7.25"H Date or Era: 1925 - 1936 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 12.3 oz.
Lot: 66 - Royal Doulton by Leslie Harradine Bone China Figurine, The Paisley Shawl HN1707, Rare Version
The piece is constructed of polychrome hand-painted glazed fine bone china. It depicts a standing female figure in Regency-style attire, featuring a prominent draped shawl with a stylized paisley pattern in shades of magenta, purple, and blue. The figure is dressed in a pale cream-colored tiered skirt and a teal-green wide-brimmed hat accented with a pink floral element and a green ribbon tied at the chin. The base is marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 4.75"W x 8.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb 1.40oz
Lot: 67 - Royal Doulton by Leslie Harradine Figurine, Marie HN1635, Rare Version
Depicts a young girl in a mid-19th-century style dress. The figure is constructed of polychrome glazed porcelain and features light brown hair with a gown consisting of a pink bodice, puff sleeves, and a voluminous skirt decorated with hand-painted floral motifs in shades of lavender, rose, and blue. The base is marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 3.25"L x 2.75"W x 4.75"H Weight: 4.30oz
Lot: 68 - Royal Doulton Figurine Camilla HN 1710
A single glazed ceramic figurine manufactured by Royal Doulton, identified as the model Camilla HN1710. The figure depicts a standing female in 18th-century historical costume. The figure is characterized by a voluminous, glossy pink overskirt draped over a cream-colored petticoat decorated with wavy red and green polychrome lines. The figure wears a laced pink bodice and has reddish-brown hair. It stands posed on a mottled pink square base. The underside of the base bears the green printed Royal Doulton crown and lion backstamp, the figure name Camilla, the mold number HN 1710, the registration number Rd No 80122. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 3.50"W x 7.00"H
Lot: 69 - Royal Doulton Figurine, Lisette HN1523, Rare Version
A hand painted porcelain figure modeled as a seated lady in 18th century style dress, wearing a crimson bodice with ruffled neckline and layered pastel skirt. Accented in yellow and red coloration. Hand written title and HN number. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Leslie Harradine Dimensions: 3.75"L x 5.5"W x 5"H Date or Era: 1932 - 1936 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 70 - Royal Doulton Figurine, Miranda HN1819, Style One
This Royal Doulton figurine, Miranda HN1819, depicts a woman in a flowing gown, delicately holding a fan. The figure is beautifully painted in soft shades of peach and seafoam green, with intricate detailing on her dress and accessories. Green Royal Doulton backstamp and handwritten Miranda HN1819 on base. Artist: L. Harradine Dimensions: 4.5"L x 2.5"W x 8.5"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 71 - Royal Doulton Figurine, Polly Peachum Beggars HN569
A charming Royal Doulton Polly Peachum HN698, modeled in a vibrant crimson gown with exquisite hand painted details. This early 20th century figurine captures the elegance and grace of Polly with delicate facial features and flowing movement in her dress. Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 5.5"L x 4.5"H Date or Era: 1925 - 1949 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 10.2 oz.
Lot: 73 - Royal Doulton Prototype Colorway Figurine, Princess Elizabeth
This figurine depicts Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth I, dressed in period Tudor attire with a burgundy and cream gown featuring diamond-patterned detailing, elaborate puffed sleeves with luster glaze, and a floor-length cloak. She stands beside a tall table with a checkered top, beneath which is a small stool and a gold-painted open chest. Royal Doulton backstamp. Marked: This Item Is The Property Of Royal Doulton (UK) LTD., And Title To The Property Remains With The Company At All Times. Artist: Pauline Parsons Dimensions: 8.5"H Date or Era: 1996 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 74 - Royal Doulton Prototype Figurine, Biddy Penny Farthing HN1843 No Ballons
Rare prototype Royal Doulton figurine of Biddy Penny Farthing, model HN1843, hand-painted in early colorways. This unique version produced without balloons dates from 1942 and represents an early trial version of the beloved design. Purchased by a collector at the China shop of Thomas Wallis & Co. at Holborn Circus in 1943. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Leslie Harradine Dimensions: 5"L x 3.75"W x 9"H Date or Era: 1942 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 75 - Royal Doulton Spanish Lady HN 1294 Porcelain Figurine
A single glazed porcelain figurine by Royal Doulton, identified as the model "Spanish Lady," HN 1294. The figure depicts a standing female dressed in a high-gloss tiered gown primarily in shades of vermillion and coral red. She wears a dark, pointed shawl or mantilla draped over her head and shoulders, executed in black and purple tones. The figure stands on a rectangular base glazed in maroon and purple tones. The underside of the hollow base features the standard printed green Royal Doulton crown mark. Inscribed in red paint are the title "Spanish Lady," the model number "HN 1294," the registration number "RN No 736540," and the phrase "Potted by Doulton & Co." Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 8.50"H
Lot: 76 - Michael Sutty Figurine, Junior Leaders' Regiment Royal Artillery 1981
This porcelain figure depicts a trumpeter of the Junior Leaders' Regiment Royal Artillery as it appeared in 1981. Dressed in full ceremonial attire featuring intricate braid detailing, the figure wears a red and black plume-topped military hat. The trumpeter is shown holding a gold trumpet, with a bugle resting at his side. The figure stands on a circular base with gilt detailing, inscribed with 'Junior Leaders' Regiment Royal Artillery 1981.' The underside bears the Michael Sutty backstamp along with additional text indicating this piece is number 41 of a limited edition of 250. Artist: Michael Sutty Dimensions: 3"W x 7.75"H Edition Number and/or Size: 41 of 250 Manufacturer or Brand: Michael Sutty Country of Origin: England Weight: 6.1 oz
Lot: 77 - Michael Sutty Figurine, Royal Garrison Artillery 1864
A glazed figure of a soldier in full uniform, wearing a dark tunic with red and yellow collar trim and a white crossbelt. The soldier holds a rifle at his side and stands on a circular white base with gold trim, inscribed 'Royal Garrison Artillery 1864.' The base features a Michael Sutty backstamp and additional text indicating this is number 41 of a limited edition of 250. Artist: Michael Sutty Dimensions: 3"W x 7.75"H Edition Number and/or Size: 41 of 250 Manufacturer or Brand: Michael Sutty Country of Origin: England Weight: 6.6 oz
Lot: 78 - Michael Sutty Porcelain Figuirne, Napoleon Bonaparte 1800
This porcelain figure, produced by Michael Sutty in a limited edition of 1000, is modeled after the 19th-century oil painting, Napoleon Crossing the Alps, by Jacques-Louis David (French, 1748-1825) depicting the Emperor of the French. The composition features Napoleon atop a white horse, executed with a palette of red for the cloak, black for the uniform and hat accents, and yellow for the equine mane. The base is rendered in a light brown tone to represent the ground. The underside bears the Michael Sutty backstamp. Dimensions: 8.25"L x 9"H Edition Number and/or Size: Edition of 1000 Manufacturer or Brand: Michael Sutty Country of Origin: England Weight: 2.3 lbs.
Lot: 79 - Royal Worcester by Bernard Winskill Bone China Sculpture, Alexander
The figure is executed in high-gloss fine bone china and depicts the classical subject of a nude male rider, identified as Alexander, atop a rearing dark horse. The rider is posed dynamically, raising an implement in his right hand. The base features a naturalistic, earthy-toned ground resting on a white plinth. The underside of the base is marked with the Royal Worcester crown and circle stamp, "ROYAL WORCESTER FINE BONE CHINA," "MADE IN ENGLAND," and identifies the subject "ALEXANDER modelled by B Winskill." It is further marked with the copyright date " 1978 ROYAL WORCESTER" and the edition number "No. 63." Artist: Bernard Winskill Dimensions: 15.25"L x 7.00"W x 17.00"H Date or Era: 1978 Edition Number and/or Size: 63 Weight: 6.00 lb
Lot: 80 - Royal Worcester Winston Churchill Limited Edition Candle Snuffer
This fine bone china candle snuffer, also referred to as an extinguisher, depicts Sir Winston Churchill in a characteristic pose. The figure is modeled wearing a black Homburg-style hat, a black overcoat, and a white waistcoat accented with gilded buttons and a blue polka-dot bow tie. Churchill is shown with a cigar in his mouth and his right hand raised in the V for Victory gesture. The piece is set upon a circular base finished with a wide gilded band. The interior features the Royal Worcester backstamp in black underglaze. Printed inscriptions include Winston Churchill, MADE IN ENGLAND, and (c) 2000 ROYAL WORCESTER. The piece is further identified as part of a limited edition of 500 specially commissioned by Peter Jones China, with the handwritten edition number 96. Dimensions: 2.50"L x 2.25"W x 3.75"H
Lot: 81 - Royal Doulton The Pilot Skipper Figurine HN 4510
A single glazed bone china figurine, Royal Doulton The Pilot Skipper Figurine HN4510, from the Royal Doulton Classics series. The figure depicts a male maritime figure seated on a wooden block, dressed in a high-gloss brown slicker, green trousers, and a yellow sou'wester hat, shading his eyes. The figure leans against a white life preserver ring inscribed with the word PILOT. The figurine rests on a circular base modeled as cobblestone paving. Markings on the base identify the item as Royal Doulton Classics, HN 4510, modelled by Martyn C.L. Alcock, dated 2002. The piece was produced exclusively for the Pilot Insurance Company to commemorate its 75th Anniversary. Dimensions: 4.50"W x 7.00"H
Lot: 82 - Royal Doulton Very Rare Vintage Prototype Colorway Figurine, The Cobbler
A vintage prototype colorway , modelled seated cross-legged upon a rectangular base. Depicted in traditional attire; striped shirt, blue-green coat and trousers. Handwritten title and "Potted by Doulton & Co." Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 4.5"W x 8"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 83 - Royal Doulton Figurine, A Scribe HN305
This Royal Doulton figurine was designed by renowned artist Charles J. Noke. The figure depicts a scribe seated with a scroll in his hands, dressed in rich robes with intricate detailing. The vibrant color palette includes shades of green, blue, and gold, highlighting the fine craftsmanship of the piece. Introduced as part of Royal Doulton's collectible figurines, this item embodies the historical and cultural significance often depicted in Noke's work. Royal Doulton backstamp. Noke signed on the side. Artist: Charles J. Noke Dimensions: 6"H Date or Era: c. 1918 - 1936 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 84 - Royal Doulton Figurine, The Carpet Vendor HN76
A polychrome glazed earthenware figurine, titled The Carpet Vendor, designed by Charles J. Noke. The figure is depicted kneeling, wearing a teal turban and dark blue robes trimmed in orange, holding an orange cloth patterned with dark blue florals. The figure stands on a base featuring a green and black checkered motif. The underside bears a printed circular Royal Doulton England backstamp. Handwritten marks confirm the title "Carpet Vendor," "Potted by Doulton Co.," and the designer name "C. J. Noke." Dimensions: 4.25"L x 3.50"W x 6.50"H
Lot: 85 - Royal Doulton Prototype Figurine, Tall Story
A Royal Doulton polychrome glazed porcelain figurine titled Tall Story, model number HN 2248. The figure depicts an elderly mariner with a gray beard, wearing a dark blue peaked sailor cap, a purple jacket over a dark turtleneck, blue trousers, and tall dark boots. The subject is seated on a rustic wooden bench while gesturing toward a model sailboat held in his lap. A small black chest containing green contents is positioned at his feet. The underside of the base features a circular green Royal Doulton backstamp with a lion rampant atop a crown and the words Made in England. Below the stamp is a black printed inscription stating THE PROPERTY OF ROYAL DOULTON TABLEWARE LTD. NOT PRODUCED FOR SALE. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 6.00"H Weight: 13.70oz
Lot: 86 - Royal Doulton Prototype Figurine, Yeoman of the Guard
A Royal Doulton Prototype Figurine depicting a male youth in elaborate ceremonial dress, primarily in red and white with yellow accents. The figure is posed dynamically, standing on a white oval base detailed with gilt scrollwork. The costume features a central motif of a crown surmounting a red rose on the tunic, and the reverse of the tunic bears the initials 'H R' beneath a crown. The figure holds a rolled scroll in his right hand. The underside of the base is marked with the printed Royal Doulton lion an crown hallmark, along with the impressed number "2717", edition "3/3", and date "2004." Dimensions: 4.25"L x 2.00"W x 10.50"H
Lot: 87 - Royal Doulton Prototype Figurine, Vicar
English porcelain figurine of a vicar at a pulpit with an open book, finished in glaze and wearing a black cassock, white surplice, and white stole with gilt crosses and pink floral accents. Underside with Royal Doulton backstamp and inscribed: The Property Of Royal Doulton Tableware LTD. Not Produced For Sale. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 3.25"W x 8.25"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 1.00 lb 4.20oz
Lot: 88 - Royal Doulton Prototype Factory Proof Figurine, Choir Boy
An English porcelain figurine with glazed finish depicting a choir boy holding two books, dressed in a white surplice over a blue cassock. The underside is marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp. "Factory Proof" handwritten on the underside. Dimensions: 3.25"W x 8.00"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 9.70oz
Lot: 89 - Royal Doulton Advertising Classics Limited Edition Figurine Golly AC 1
A glazed ceramic figurine produced by Royal Doulton as part of the Advertising Classics series, depicting the mascot for James Robertson and Sons marmalade. The figure is modeled wearing a blue tailcoat with two orange buttons on the reverse, a yellow waistcoat with white buttons, a red bow tie, and red trousers. The character holds a miniature jar of Golden Shred marmalade in its left hand. The figurine is mounted on a circular dark blue base featuring the white script text Golly it is Good! on the front. The underside of the base bears the printed Royal Doulton lion and crown backstamp along with the text Advertising Classics and a top hat symbol. It is identified as GOLLY AC 1 and marked as a limited edition of 2,000. This specific piece is hand-numbered in green ink as 1854. Copyright information includes 1999 James Robertson and Sons Ltd. and 1999 Royal Doulton and M.C.L. A light blue oval inspection sticker from Royal Doulton is attached to the base. Small hand-painted marks in red and black are visible on the unglazed base rim. Dimensions: 2.50"L x 2.50"W x 5.75"H
Lot: 90 - Royal Doulton Advertising Classics, Fox Polar Bear AC4
Limited-edition, 1813 of 2000, figurine from the 20th Century Advertising Classics collection, featuring the Fox's Glacier Mints Polar Bear mascot (AC4). This charming collectible showcases a white polar bear standing atop a translucent amber-colored base with the FOX logo in relief. The figurine was produced under license from Nestle. Royal Doulton backstamp on base. Certificate of Authenticity included. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"H Edition Number and/or Size: 1813 of 2000 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 6
Lot: 91 - Royal Doulton Advertising Figurine, The Milkybar Kid AC7
A limited edition example depicting a blonde-haired boy wearing spectacles and dressed as a western sheriff, with red pants, a blue shirt, and a yellow vest fitted with a silvery sheriff badge, along with a white hat featuring a blue band. The figure stands on a base inscribed "The Milkybars are on me!" and the underside bears the Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: William K. Harper and David Biggs Dimensions: 6.25"H Date or Era: 2000 Edition Number and/or Size: 1320 of 2000 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 5 oz.
Lot: 92 - Royal Doulton Guinness Harpist Advertising Figurine MCL 29
Royal Doulton Guinness Harpist advertising figurine, model number MCL 29. This hand-decorated ceramic piece was produced in the United Kingdom in 2010 for Millennium Collectables Ltd. under license from Guinness. The figurine depicts a blonde woman wearing a red evening gown, seated beside a large bottle of Guinness Extra Stout. The figure is posed to mimic playing the harp featured on the bottle label. The bottle is finished in a high-gloss black glaze with a yellow crown cap. The circular white base is inscribed with the title Encore! in green script on the front edge. The underside bears the Royal Doulton lion and crown backstamp along with the model designation MCL 29 and the name of the modeler, Shane Ridge. This piece is a limited edition, hand-numbered 157 of 750. The base also retains two paper auction labels from previous cataloging. Dimensions: 5.75"L x 5.75"W x 8.50"H
Lot: 93 - Royal Doulton Guinness Topiary Sea Lion Limited Edition Advertising Figurine MCL 28
This Royal Doulton figurine, model MCL 28, is titled Guinness Topiary Sealion and was produced as a limited edition. The hand-painted glazed porcelain piece depicts a gardener in a yellow sweater, green hat, and blue trousers trimming a large sea lion topiary with shears. The topiary balances a pint of Guinness stout on its nose, recreating a scene from iconic advertising campaigns. The figure is mounted on a circular cream-colored base with the slogan Lovely day for a GUINNESS printed in red on the front edge. The underside features printed marks including the Royal Doulton lion and crown logo, the model name and number, and the handwritten edition number 392 of 750. It also includes the 2010 copyright for Guinness and Co., licensing information for Millennium Collectables Ltd., and attribution to modeler Shane Ridge. A small black silhouette and a hand-painted decorator mark are also present on the base. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.25"W x 8.00"H
Lot: 94 - Royal Doulton Prototype Large Character Jug, Mae West
This is a rare Royal Doulton prototype large character jug depicting the iconic Mae West. Designed with exquisite attention to detail, the jug portrays Mae West with her signature glamorous style, complete with a fur-lined coat and a blonde coiffure. The handle features a hatchet design, adding a unique and dramatic flair. This one-of-a-kind prototype represents a piece of Royal Doulton's artistic and collectible history. Inscription by Dawn Lammas, who was a painter for the English china company Royal Doulton. Inscription reads: Nice meeting you, Earl. - Dawn Lammas, 1982. Artist: Colin M. Davidson Dimensions: 7.5"H Date or Era: c. 1983 - 1986 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 95 - Royal Doulton Prototype Small Character Jug, John Wayne
Rare Royal Doulton prototype character jug depicting John Wayne, in the small size. This prototype version was never released for general production, making it highly sought after by collectors. Featuring a finely detailed likeness of the iconic American actor in his signature cowboy hat and neckerchief, with the handle incorporating elements of Western imagery, including a saddle and branding iron. Hand-painted in rich, earthy tones with meticulous attention to detail. Royal Doulton backstamp. Measures 6.5"L x 5.5"H. Dimensions: See Description Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 96 - Royal Doulton Colorway Large Character Jug, Pearly Boy
The 'Arry design with brown pearl buttons on his brown hat and coat. 'Arry marked on the back. A plain brown handle. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Harry Fenton Dimensions: 6"L x 5.5"W x 6.5"H Date or Era: c. 1947 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 97 - Peggy Davies Studios Ruby Fusion Character Jug, John F. Kennedy
This large J.F. Kennedy Character Jug was created by Peggy Davies Studios as part of the American Patriots series. Featuring a detailed likeness of President Kennedy, the jug includes a unique USA rocket handle, symbolizing his vision for space exploration. Peggy Davies established her own studio in 1947, and some of her early figurines were sold at Harrods. Hand-made and hand-painted in Staffordshire, England. Peggy Davies backstamp. Artist: Peggy Davies Dimensions: 6.75"L x 5"W x 7"H Date or Era: c. 1987 Edition Number and/or Size: Limited edition of 250. Manufacturer or Brand: Peggy Davies Studios Country of Origin: England
Lot: 98 - Royal Staffordshire Pottery Wilkinson Toby Jug, Admiral David Beatty
Designed by Carruthers Gould, a glazed earthenware toby jug modeled as Admiral of the Fleet David Beatty, a prominent British naval commander of the First World War. The figural jug is formed in traditional toby style, depicting Beatty seated in naval uniform, with hand-painted facial features and a restrained polychrome glaze palette. The handle is integrated to the reverse. The underside marked Royal Staffordshire Pottery Wilkinson Ltd England backstamp. Artist: Carruthers Gould Dimensions: 4.5"W x 10.5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Staffordshire Pottery Country of Origin: England Weight: 2 lbs.
Lot: 99 - Daum Roy Adzak Frosted Crystal David Face Sculpture
This French art glass sculpture from Daum, Nancy, was designed by artist Roy Adzak and is titled David. The piece is constructed from a heavy, curved slab of clear polished crystal with a frosted or satin-finished low-relief human face molded into the center. The facial features depict a classical, stoic visage with downcast eyes. The sculpture has a flat polished base and a concave reverse side that follows the contours of the relief face. The lower edge of the crystal is marked with an etched signature reading Daum Nancy accompanied by the Cross of Lorraine symbol. A circular grey and black paper label for the Rubin Collection is affixed to the side of the piece. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 1.25"W x 3.25"H. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 1.25"W x 3.25"H Weight: 10.30oz
Lot: 100 - Daum Pate de Verre Frog on Lily Pad Vide-Poche
A Daum pate de verre art glass decorative dish or vide-poche. The piece features a three-dimensionally modeled crystal frog in a deep dark amber to black tone perched atop a translucent lily pad base. The base transitions through a palette of emerald green at the center to mottled shades of citron yellow and pale amber toward the undulating rim. The object exhibits the characteristic matte, granular texture and internal bubbling synonymous with the kiln-cast pate de verre technique. The underside features a hand-etched script signature reading Daum France. Additionally, the underside bears a circular silver-toned collector label with a black border that reads RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 6.25"L x 6.00"W x 2.50"H Dimensions: 6.25"L x 6.00"W x 2.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb 12.00oz
Lot: 101 - mile Galle Floral Acid-Etched Cameo Glass Footed Bowl
An elegant Art Nouveau cameo glass vessel executed in the distinctive cole de Nancy tradition of France. The piece is formed in multi-layered glass with finely acid-etched decoration revealing a refined botanical design. It features a wide, flared bowl in green and yellow tones, raised on an integrated dark pedestal base. The footed bowl is enriched with blue and purple floral motifs, delicately worked into the surface. Prominently displayed on the body is the signature Galle in cameo, underscoring the work's association with this celebrated maker and the Art Nouveau movement. Artist: Ãmile Gallé (French 1846-1904) Dimensions: 7.5"L x 5.75"W x 6"H Date or Era: 19th century Country of Origin: France Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz
Lot: 102 - Baccarat Clear Crystal Houbigant Subtilite Buddha Perfume Bottle
Produced by Baccarat for the Houbigant fragrance Subtilite, this clear crystal perfume bottle is modeled in the form of a seated Buddha. The figure is depicted in a meditative pose with a serene facial expression and flowing robes. The piece consists of a molded and polished crystal body with a corresponding spherical crystal stopper. The underside of the base features an acid-etched circular mark with BACCARAT in the upper arc and a central logo depicting a decanter, a wine glass, and a tumbler. A circular paper provenance label from the Rubin Collection is attached to the base. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 1.75"W x 3.75"H Dimensions: 3.00"L x 1.75"W x 3.75"H Weight: 4.50oz
Lot: 103 - Swarovski Star Wars Disney Crystal Figurine, Millennium Falcon
An extraordinary Swarovski Crystal representation of the Millennium Falcon, the legendary starship from the Star Wars saga. Meticulously rendered in clear, gray, and blue crystal facets, this sculptural piece captures the vessel's sleek design and dynamic energy. Mounted on a polished metal stand, it reflects exceptional craftsmanship and a tribute to cinematic history. Includes original box and Swarovski swan logo marking. Model 5619212. Dimensions: Figurine: 6"L x 4"W x 3.75"H. Box: 7.75"L x 7.75"W x 5.25"H Date or Era: 2022 Manufacturer or Brand: Swarovski Country of Origin: Austria
Lot: 104 - Swarovski Star Wars Disney Crystal Figurine, C-3PO
A striking Swarovski Crystal rendition of the beloved droid C-3PO from Star Wars: A New Hope. Expertly crafted in golden crystal with clear accents and fine black detailing, this figurine captures the character's distinctive mechanical form, including the silver-colored right leg true to the 1977 film appearance. Displayed in a confident pose on a clear crystal base, it reflects both artistry and cinematic history. Includes original box and Swarovski marking. Model 5473052 / 5739905. Dimensions: Figurine: 2"L x 1"W x 4.5"H. Box: 6"L x 6"W x 3.75"H Date or Era: 2019 - 2021 Manufacturer or Brand: Swarovski Country of Origin: Austria
Lot: 105 - Lalique France Crystal Leaping Fish Paperweight
The sculpture features a fish in a dynamic C-shaped curve, with the body rendered in a frosted or satin finish that emphasizes the detailed scales. The head, tail, and fins are polished to a clear finish. The figure is mounted on a three-tiered circular clear crystal base. The underside of the base bears an etched script signature reading Lalique France and includes a registered trademark symbol. A partial paper label with the word COLLECTION is also present on the base. Dimensions: 2.50"L x 2.00"W x 3.75"H. Dimensions: 2.50"L x 2.00"W x 3.75"H Weight: 6.10oz
Lot: 106 - Daisy Makeig-Jones (1881-1945) Preparatory Study for Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre
This original mixed media work, executed in watercolor and gouache with metallic gold highlights on paper, serves as a preparatory study for the Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre line. The composition illustrates verses from the poem The Fairies by William Allingham, depicting a whimsical nocturnal landscape with stylized imps and winged fairies perched among trees. The central illustration is framed by an intricate gold-toned Celtic knotwork border. A monogram featuring the intertwined letters D, M, and J is present in the lower right corner of the image. Housed in a modern ornate gilt-composite frame with a gold-toned fabric mat, the verso includes a typed descriptive label, a circular Rubin Collection provenance sticker, and a cutout window revealing an original handwritten poem fragment on a separate paper slip. Dimensions: 18.25"L x 1.75"W x 23.00"H Artist: Daisy Makeig-Jones (British, 1881-1945) Dimensions: 18.25"L x 1.75"W x 23.00"H Weight: 9.50 lb
Lot: 107 - Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Vase, Lahore Z5266
Intended to represent an Indian-inspired design, the vase displays black-painted human and animal figures on a lustrous mother-of-pearl ground with pale yellow exterior shading and a mother-of-pearl interior. The surface is adorned with elaborate printed gilt ornamentation on black, featuring diaper, fret, wavy line, and stippled dot patterns, accented with vivid polychrome enamels in orange, green, blue, and purple. Underside with the Wedgwood Portland vase backstamp, and marked with Z5266. Artist: Daisy Makeig-Jones (British, 1881-1945) Dimensions: 4.5"W x 10.5"H Date or Era: c. 1920s Manufacturer or Brand: Wedgwood Country of Origin: England
Lot: 108 - Wedgwood Dragon Lustre Porcelain Lidded Vase Z4829
This Wedgwood Dragon Lustre porcelain lidded vase, pattern number Z4829, was designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. The vessel features a high-shouldered ovoid body tapering to a flared circular foot, topped with a domed lid and circular finial. The exterior is finished in a mottled, iridescent blue and green lustre glaze. The piece is decorated with gilded transfer work, featuring a large celestial dragon encircling the body and stylized flame or cloud motifs scattered across the surface. The rims of the lid, neck, and base are accented with a repeating checkered gilded border. The base of the vase displays a hand-painted gold pattern number Z4829, a gilded Portland Vase factory mark, the word WEDGWOOD, the letter B, and the word ENGLAND. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 8.75"H
Lot: 109 - Wedgwood Fairyland Luster Ruby Vase, Celestial Dragon Z4827
The vessel features a bottle-form construction with a globular body and a tall, slender tapering neck. The exterior is finished in a mottled, iridescent red and blue mottling luster glaze. A large, detailed Celestial Dragon is depicted in gold gilding, wrapping around the body and extending up the neck. Additional gilded scroll and wave motifs decorate the rim and the foot. The base of the vase bears the gilded Wedgwood Portland Vase backstamp and Z4827. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 8.00"H Weight: 12.90oz
Lot: 110 - Wedgwood Lustre Bone China Fairy Vase
The vessel is of tall cylindrical form featuring a flared rim and a stepped, flared pedestal base. The exterior is decorated with polychrome luster glazes and elaborate gilding. The central motif depicts a winged fairy in flight over a dark, ethereal landscape containing a silhouetted village and a reflective body of water. The reverse side is decorated with stylized cloud formations and various gold-painted stars. Thick bands of bright gilding accent the rim, base moldings, and foot. The underside of the base features the black printed Wedgwood Portland Vase mark, WEDGWOOD, Bone China, and MADE IN ENGLAND. It also bears a hand-painted black monogram, and a silver-colored label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 8.75"H Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 8.75"H Weight: 1.00 lb 14.00oz
Lot: 111 - Wedgwood Night Time and Daylight Fairyland Lustre Octagonal Bowl, Woodland Elves VII - Toadstoll Z4968
Designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. An octagonal bowl with Night Time (Black Fairyland Lustre) exterior depicting the "Woodland Elves VII - Toadstool" design, featuring fairy figures among slim tree trunks and overlapping foliage in green, purple, and dark orange, including three baby imps around a toadstool and a flying baby fairy. Interior in Daylight coloring shows the "Fairy in a Cage" pattern, with a river scene including two bridges, multicolored rocks, three trees, a walled pagoda garden, and a winged figure beneath a suspended cage containing a flying baby fairy. Underside marked with Wedgwood Portland backstamp and Z4968. Dimensions: 9"L x 9"W x 4.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 4.20oz
Lot: 112 - Wedgwood Sunset Fairyland Lustre Bowl
A fine Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre bowl featuring the highly sought-after Woodland Elves, and Jumping Faun patterns, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones in the early 20th century. This exquisitely decorated bowl showcases vibrant and intricate depictions of mischievous elves amidst a fantasy woodland landscape, enhanced with rich gilding and iridescent hues. The detailed exterior features lush foliage, delicate spiderwebs, and whimsical figures, all executed in Makeig-Jones' signature artistic style. Wedgwood Portland vase stamp. Z5481. Artist: Daisy Makeig-Jones Dimensions: 10"Dia x 4.25"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Wedgwood Country of Origin: England
Lot: 113 - W&R Carlton Ware Moonlight Cameo Fairyland Luster Bowl
A circular Carlton Ware luster bowl produced by Wiltshaw and Robinson in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The bowl features the Moonlight Cameo pattern in a Fairyland luster style, characterized by hand-painted silhouettes and intricate gilding over iridescent glazes. The interior center contains a circular medallion depicting two figures, a woman and a child, reaching for floating bubbles beneath a full moon and stylized trees, set against a pale pearlescent background. This central scene is surrounded by a vibrant, mottled orange-red luster field. The interior rim is finished with a wide, ornate gilt border featuring scrolling and geometric patterns punctuated by small pictorial cartouches. The exterior of the bowl is finished in a matching mottled orange-red luster glaze. The underside of the base bears a black printed factory mark consisting of a crown above a swallow bird within a circle, inscribed with W & R STOKE ON TRENT, with the words CARLTON and MADE IN ENGLAND below. The base also displays several labels indicating provenance, including a silver foil label for the Rubin Collection, a white auction sticker from Skinner with the lot number 2348, and a partial yellow inventory label. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 1.75"H Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 1.75"H Weight: 3.40oz
Lot: 114 - Wedgwood Fairyland Luster Bowl with Armagh Design
This circular footed bowl is manufactured by Wedgwood, dating to circa 1920. The porcelain body features a flared rim and sits upon a waisted pedestal foot. The exterior is decorated in a mottled orange luster ground, accented with a gilded Greek key border below the rim and gold banding to the foot. The interior well is glazed white with Armagh design which is encircled polychrome geometric rim border of alternating colored squares in purple, green, yellow, orange, and blue, and gold. The center of the bowl features a circular medallion with a black ground containing stylized tri-spiral motifs in purple, yellow, and white, framed by a turquoise and green border. This style of decoration is characteristic of the lusterware lines produced by Wedgwood in the early 20th century. The underside of the base bears the printed Wedgwood factory mark with the Portland Vase emblem and England. Included on the base is a collector label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 3.00"H Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 3.00"H Weight: 6.90oz
Lot: 115 - Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Octagonal Bowl, Butterflies Z4832
Designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. Small octagonal bowl with a mother-of-pearl exterior luster glaze, decorated with gilt butterflies. The interior is finished in orange and crimson luster with a central decorative medallion. The underside is marked with the Wedgwood Portland backstamp and Z4831. Dimensions: 3.5"W x 2"H
Lot: 116 - Wedgwood Flame Fairyland Lustre Imperial Bowl, Poplar Trees and Woodland Elves V Z5360
Designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. This footed bowl features the "Poplar Trees" pattern on the exterior, depicting an orange lustre sky above shaded crimson tones, green trees, gold-printed flowers on a black ground, and a blue bridge in the distance. The rim is decorated with the "Persian-Celtic" border. The interior showcases the "Woodland Elves V - Woodland Bridge" pattern, with an orange lustre sky, blue water, and black grass accented with gold-painted flowers. At the center is the "Mermaid" motif rendered in polychrome hues. The underside bears the Wedgwood Portland Vase backstamp and pattern number Z5360. Artist: Daisy Makeig-Jones Dimensions: 11"W x 4.75"H Manufacturer or Brand: Wedgwood Country of Origin: England Weight: 3 lbs. 2.1 oz.
Lot: 117 - Two Wedgwood Daisy Makeig-Jones Fairyland Lustre Bowls
This set consists of two English porcelain luster bowls manufactured by Wedgwood and designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, dating to circa 1920. The first item is a small, shallow circular bowl on a raised foot. The interior features an iridescent mottled glaze transitioning from deep blue to purple, decorated with a central gilded stylized mythical beast and a repeating ornate gilded border at the rim. The exterior is finished in a mottled orange luster glaze. The base bears a gold-printed Wedgwood Portland Vase mark with the words Wedgwood and Made in England, alongside the handwritten pattern number Z4825 F. The second item is a deep circular bowl on a short foot. The interior is finished in a deep ruby-magenta luster glaze, featuring a large central gilded butterfly motif and a geometric gilded border below the rim. The exterior has a metallic bronze-toned luster glaze with a gilded border near the foot. The unglazed underside of the foot bears a green-printed Wedgwood Portland Vase mark with Wedgwood and England. It includes handwritten inscriptions reading Ruby Bronze, and F. Both items carry Rubin Collection stickers, and the small bowl retains a Skinner auction tag Dimensions: 2.50"H x 5.00" dia. Dimensions: 2.50"H x 5.00" dia. Weight: 10.00oz
Lot: 118 - Wedgwood Lustre Octagonal Bowl, Hummingbirds
Wedgwood lustre octagonal bowl, the exterior in blue and the interior in orange lustre, decorated with birds in flight. Dimensions: 8"L x 8"W x 4"H Manufacturer or Brand: Wedgwood Country of Origin: England Weight: 1 lb. 6.9 oz.
Lot: 119 - Wedgwood Ordinary Lustre Porcelain Footed Bowl by Daisy Makeig-Jones
A Wedgwood porcelain footed centerpiece bowl in the Ordinary Lustre series designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, produced circa 1915. The exterior features a mottled powder blue ground enriched with gilded floral sprays and circular mon motifs. Two large, asymmetrical reserves shaped like leaves contain polychrome and gilded naturalistic scenes: one depicting a kingfisher among reeds and lilies, and the other showing a long-tailed bird perched on a blossoming branch. The rim is finished with a wide gilded band, and the foot features a gilded Greek key border. The interior of the bowl is white-glazed and decorated with several finely detailed polychrome butterflies. A wide border of green scrolling foliage and stylized flowers runs below the interior rim, with a matching floral medallion centered in the bottom. The underside of the base bears the brown printed Wedgwood Portland Vase mark above England, dating the manufacture between 1891 and 1910. A secondary red printed mark indicates the item was manufactured for the retailer James Powell and Son, Whitefriars Glass Works, 21 Conduit St, London. Two small black square marks are present, one containing the letters YY and the other a stylized character. A handwritten paper label on the base reads 12247-9, C 1915, and 9135-. A circular silver sticker identifies the bowl as part of the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 5.75"H x 8.00" dia. Dimensions: 5.75"H x 8.00" dia. Weight: 3.00 lb
Lot: 120 - Wedgwood Fairyland Nizami Chinoiserie Earthenware Plate
This Wedgwood earthenware cabinet plate features a central Chinoiserie landscape scene executed in vibrant polychrome enamels against a black ground. The decoration depicts figures on a bridge and within a pagoda-style structure, surrounded by stylized trees and floral motifs. A pink printed and enameled border with floral and lattice patterns frames the central scene. The plate is designed with a scalloped rim featuring a molded relief pattern of repeating scrolled foliate motifs and a hand-gilded edge. The reverse side displays a red printed mark reading WEDGWOOD, ETRURIA, ENGLAND, and MADE IN ENGLAND, as well as a handwritten red mark CM5445. The body is further marked with an impressed WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND stamp. This item carries a circular collector label for the Rubin Collection along with a rectangular inventory sticker. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 8.75"W x 0.5"H
Lot: 121 - Wedgwood Fairyland Etruria Cabinet Plate, Silenus
The central circular well is decorated with a fantastical scene featuring four stylized dancing figures, a leaping pink stag, and a small green dog among tall yellow tree trunks and exotic flora set against a deep cobalt blue sky. This central vignette is framed by a black and white geometric chain-link border. The wide outer rim features a repeating pattern of peacock eye motifs in shades of pink, yellow, and black. The piece is finished with a combination of hand-painted enamels and metallic luster glazes. The reverse features a black underglaze stamp reading Wedgwood over a horizontal line and Etruria England. An incised Wedgwood mark is also present. This item was previously part of the Rubin Collection, as evidenced by a circular collection sticker. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 10.00" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 2.00oz
Lot: 122 - Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre and Versailles Double-Sided Copper Transfer Printing Plate
This double-sided engraved copper plate was used for the transfer printing process in the manufacture of ceramics at the Wedgwood works in Etruria, England. One side features an elaborate decorative pattern identified as the Versailles design, characterized by scrolling acanthus-style foliage and floral sprays. The central portion of this side contains the manufacturer's marks and is marked 16 IN DISH. The reverse side is engraved with motifs corresponding to the Fairyland Lustre series, inscribed 9 IN IMP BOWL. This side displays a dense field of assorted floral blossoms across the bottom, populated by winged fairy or putti figures in various dynamic poses among floating spheres. The upper portion of the design features a series of geometric and scalloped lace-like borders intended for the rim or wall of the vessel. The plate is rectangular with four circular mounting holes located at the corners. This item originates from the Ellis Rubin collection of Wedgwood production materials. Dimensions: 15.25"L x 8.00"H Dimensions: 15.25"L x 8.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb
Lot: 123 - Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Thumbelina Large Plate with Twyford Border
A Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre decorative bone porcelain plate designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. The central medallion features the Thumbelina pattern, depicting a reclining figure in a yellow gown on a lily leaf within a pond setting. The figure holds a staff topped with a frog, set against a background of lotuses, lily pads, purple mountains, and a stippled orange and red sky containing a blue butterfly. To the right, a large grasshopper-like insect rests upon a leaf. The scene is rendered in iridescent luster glazes with intricate gold-traced outlines. The wide Twyford border features a pale cream transfer-printed pattern of flora and birds over a light pink luster ground, finished with a gold rim. The reverse of the plate is coated in a mottled deep purple and blue iridescent luster glaze. The underside bears the gold printed factory mark with the Portland Vase and Wedgwood Made in England. Provenance markers include a Rubin Collection sticker and a Skinner inventory tag, along with a handwritten Twyford Potter label and a 1963 inventory sticker. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 10.50" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 10.50" dia. Weight: 7.00oz
Lot: 124 - 4pc Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Butterfly Cabinet Plates
A set of four circular porcelain cabinet plates manufactured by Wedgwood in the Fairyland Lustre Butterfly pattern, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. The well of each plate features a large gilded butterfly set against a mottled mother-of-pearl iridescent ground with hues of blue, green, and cream. Three plates possess a deep mottled maroon or ruby lustre border, while one plate features an orange-gold lustre border. All four borders are decorated with intricate gilded symbols, including interlocking rings, knots, stylized butterflies, and Asian-inspired motifs. The reverse of each plate is finished in a multi-colored sponge lustre glaze in shades of blue, orange, and brown with a strong iridescent sheen. The underside of each plate bears a gold-tone factory mark featuring the Portland Vase, the name WEDGWOOD, a star symbol, and ENGLAND. Each plate includes a silver-tone provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 9.00" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 9.00" dia. Weight: 3.45 lb
Lot: 125 - Rare Wedgwood Fine Bone China Argus Pheasant W1735 Plate by Daisy Makeig-Jones
This visually beautiful Art Deco composition was created circa 1920 by the legendary artist Daisy Makeig-Jones, globally celebrated as the artistic mastermind behind Wedgwood's famed Fairyland Lustre series. An exceptionally fine antique Wedgwood bone china plate featuring the vibrant and exotic Argus Pheasant design, executed in the rare variant where the central scene extends entirely to the rim without a colored border. The composition showcases a dramatic arrangement of stylized argus pheasants and smaller birds perched amidst lush, sprawling tree peonies. The brilliant, multi-colored enameled palette"composed of rich pinks, violets, blues, and yellows"is set in stark, dramatic contrast against a solid black ground. The entire composition is elegantly framed by a delicate, hand-painted gold gilt rim lines. Underside feature Wedgwood factory marks, the Portland Vase mark, and painted W1735. Artist: Daisy Makeig-Jones (British, 1881â1945) Dimensions: 10.625" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 6.90oz
Lot: 126 - Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Small Dragon Cup, Z4831
Designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. Small bowl form with mottled green exterior luster glaze, decorated with gilt transfer-printed Asian motif symbols and designs, and a gilded Aquatic Bead border at the rim. Interior with mother-of-pearl luster glaze featuring a dragon in purple, green, and orange hues. Underside marked with Wedgwood Portland Vase backstamp and Z4831. Dimensions: 2.25"W x 1.50"H
Lot: 127 - 2pc Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Saucer and Baku Pin Dish
This lot features two early 20th-century bone china saucers manufactured by Wedgwood and designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. Pin dish is decorated in the Dragon Luster pattern Baku with a mottled iridescent glaze in blue, turquoise, and violet tones. It features a central hand-painted dragon with gold luster highlights and a gilt foliate pattern on the reverse. The base is marked with the Wedgwood Portland Vase factory stamp, MADE IN ENGLAND, and handwritten pattern code 628hz. The second saucer features the powder blue fish pattern, decorated with a stippled blue ground, gold-stenciled bubbles, and three hand-painted fish in naturalistic tones. The rim is finished with a gilt edge. The base bears the Wedgwood urn mark and ENGLAND. Both items include collection stickers for the Rubin Collection and Skinner. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.75" dia. Weight: 5.00oz
Lot: 128 - Wedgwood Daisy Makeig-Jones Dragon Lustre Chalice, circa 1920
A Wedgwood ceramic chalice or urn designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, dating to circa 1920. This large footed vessel features a flaring bowl joined to a pedestal foot by a central metal bolt and nut assembly. The exterior is decorated with relief-molded ornamentation in two distinct registers. The upper register depicts stylized floral motifs and scrolling foliage in blue, green, and brown enamels against a stippled orange ground. The lower, larger register features writhing dragons rendered in brown and blue against a mottled light green ground. The stem and foot are finished in a solid vibrant green glaze, while the interior of the bowl displays an iridescent luster finish. The underside of the foot is impressed with the maker name WEDGWOOD. Provenance is indicated by a circular silver label for the Rubin Collection and a secondary paper dealer label with various handwritten notations. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 6.00"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 6.00"H Weight: 1.79 lb
Lot: 129 - Wedgwood Lidded Box Attributed to Daisy Makeig-Jones
A square Wedgwood lidded porcelain box attributed to designer Daisy Makeig-Jones. The box features rounded corners and a slightly domed, lift-off lid. The lid is decorated with a central reserve depicting a stylized bird rendered in white and gray with bright orange accents on its head, wings, and tail. This figure is set against a mottled, vibrant purple ground. The central panel is framed by a black border embellished with yellow scrolling tendrils and thin teal lines. The exterior sides of the base and lid are finished in a dark charcoal glaze, accented with yellow and teal horizontal banding. The interior of both pieces is finished in a plain white glaze. The base is stamped Wedgwood. The underside of the base and the interior of the lid retain several provenance labels, including a silver foil Rubin Collection sticker, and a round white Skinner auction tag. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 2.50"H Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 2.50"H Weight: 8.80oz
Lot: 130 - Wedgwood Fairyland Luster 14K Gold Humming Bird Motif Brooch
This 14K yellow gold brooch features an oval porcelain plaque from the Wedgwood Luster series. The central motif depicts a stylized flying humming bird rendered in gold-tone line work over a variegated iridescent ground that shifts through shades of cobalt blue, violet, and emerald green. Designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood. The ceramic plaque is secured in a four-prong 14K yellow gold frame. The reverse of the plaque displays a mottled orange and yellow iridescent finish and bears a circular grey paper label for the Rubin Collection. The interior lower rim of the gold frame is stamped 14K. The brooch is fitted with a horizontal pin stem and a revolving safety clasp. Tested with Thermal Scientific Metal Analyzer. Dimensions: 1.25"L x 1.00"W Dimensions: 1.25"L x 1.00"W Weight: 0.20oz
Lot: 131 - Pair of Wedgwood Norman Wilson Turquoise and Platinum Luster Grapevine Motif Bowl and Jar
This two-piece set includes a lidded jar and a matching open bowl manufactured by Wedgwood in England. The pieces are crafted from fine earthenware and finished with a vibrant turquoise blue glaze. The decoration consists of a metallic silver-toned overlay, likely platinum luster, depicting a continuous vine of grapes, leaves, and tendrils. Both pieces feature metallic banding at the rims and the waisted feet. The jar is topped with a domed lid and a knop finial. The base of the jar displays incised marks for WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. A green printed mark identifies the pieces with the initials N.W. for Norman Wilson, the former technical director at Wedgwood known for developing specialized glazes and decorative finishes. The base also retains a collector label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 5.00"H x 3.50" dia. Weight: 15.00oz
Lot: 132 - Wedgwood Blue Lustre Porcelain Dragon Bowl for James Powell and Sons
A Wedgwood Dragon Lustre porcelain bowl manufactured for the retailer James Powell and Sons, Whitefriars, London, from the WW Rubin Coll. The interior of the bowl features a powder blue glaze decorated with a gilded celestial dragon in the central well and a scrolling foliate and floral border along the flaring rim. The exterior is finished in a white glaze decorated with famille rose style polychrome enamels depicting various butterflies in flight among floral and leafy sprays. A thin green enamel band is applied to the foot ring. The base contains several marks: a gold printed Wedgwood factory mark featuring a three-footed urn above the text WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND; a red script inscription reading Manufactured for JAMES POWELL and SONS Whitefriars Glass Works E C and 11 Conduit Street W LONDON; and a hand-painted mark in black ink consisting of a stylized letter above horizontal bars. Dimensions: 8" dia.
Lot: 133 - Wedgwood Imperial Bowl in Daventry Red Luster Pattern
A Wedgwood bone china Imperial bowl decorated in the Daventry pattern, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, circa 1920s. The exterior features a mottled magenta ground embellished with gilded foliate scrollwork, containing alternating decorative panels. Diamond-shaped vignettes on a yellow ground depict multicolored floral sprays, while rectangular landscapes on a crimson ground show exotic birds in flight over stylized blue waves. The interior is finished in an iridescent luster, with a central lobed medallion on a yellow ground featuring three exotic long-tailed birds among stylized green trees. A broad magenta border with gold scrolling foliage frames the interior. The base is marked with the printed Portland Vase emblem above the words WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND. Several collection labels are present on the base, including a silver sticker for the Ubin Collection and inventory labels numbered 287 and 104294. Dimensions: 4.25"H x 9.25" dia. Dimensions: 4.25"H x 9.25" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 13.00oz
Lot: 134 - Wedgwood Luster Porcelain Bowl
A circular footed porcelain bowl manufactured by Wedgwood in England. The bowl features a flared body resting on a short unglazed footrim. The exterior is finished in a mottled ruby luster glaze and decorated with a continuous gilded foliate scroll pattern. The interior features a ruby luster rim with radiating vertical gilt lines leading to a central circular medallion. This center medallion is finished in a mottled blue and purple luster glaze and is decorated with a swirling gilded seaweed or foliate motif. The base includes the impressed stamps MADE IN ENGLAND and WEDGWOOD. Two provenance labels are affixed to the base: a yellow circular label reading WEDGWOOD Earl Buckman and a smaller purple label for the RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 2.50"H x 6.00" dia. Dimensions: 2.50"H x 6.00" dia. Weight: 7.00oz
Lot: 135 - Wedgwood Luster Porcelain Bowl
A Wedgwood porcelain luster bowl featuring a mottled blue interior with gilded accents. The shallow, wide-mouthed form is decorated on the interior with a central hand-painted floral medallion in blue and green enamels, highlighted with gold. A repeating gilded wave pattern borders the inner rim. The exterior is finished in a plain white glaze, while the tapered foot ring is accented with three horizontal gilded bands. The underside bears an impressed Wedgwood stamp. The piece retains a provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.00"W x 3.25"H Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.00"W x 3.25"H Weight: 1.57 lb
Lot: 136 - Wedgwood Luster-Glazed Dolphin Centerpiece Bowl
A Wedgwood glazed earthenware centerpiece bowl featuring a tripartite design. The circular bowl is supported by three stylized dolphins with upright tails that meet at a central pedestal. The heads of the dolphins rest upon a stepped, concave triangular plinth base. The exterior of the white-glazed bowl is decorated with a hand-painted band of foliate scrolls and stylized floral blossoms in an iron-red palette. The dolphin supports and the entire base are finished in a deep iridescent purple-pink luster glaze. The underside of the base is inscribed in hand-painted script Josiah Wedgwood Feb. 2 1905. The item bears several collector and auction house labels, including a Skinner auction label numbered 2920 / 389, a circular Rubin Collection label, and a circular Lauer Collection label. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 4.50"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 4.50"H Weight: 15.00oz
Lot: 137 - Wedgwood Lustreware Footed Bowl
A footed ceramic bowl manufactured by Wedgwood. The exterior of the bowl is finished with a pale blue ground and decorated with large, scrolling foliate motifs in a copper-toned metallic luster glaze. The interior displays a complex radial pattern divided into eight segments. Four segments contain stylized blue-and-white scrolling wave patterns, while the alternating four segments feature vertical green fronds flanked by orange and blue lines. The center of the interior is decorated with concentric blue and orange rings. The base is impressed with the maker's mark WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. Hand-painted markings in green on the underside read CLH 5846 over B. The underside also bears a yellow paper label for the Earl Buckman Wedgwood Collection and a silver label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 3.50"H x 9.00" dia. Dimensions: 3.50"H x 9.00" dia. Weight: 1.20 lb
Lot: 138 - Wedgwood Miniature Lustre Bowl, ca. 1920
This miniature, footed bowl, dating to circa 1920. Features an interior coated in a brilliant, fiery orange-vermilion mottled lustre glaze that catches the light with striking, shifting iridescence. The outer surface is beautifully finished in a contrasting mottled ground, meticulously detailed with delicate hand-painted and stenciled gilt (gold) accents characteristic of the legendary designs created by artist Daisy Makeig-Jones during the peak of the 1920s lustreware era. Wedgwood backstamp. The underside of the foot retains a circular label reading RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 2.25"L x 2.25"W x 1.50"H Dimensions: 2.25"L x 2.25"W x 1.50"H Weight: 0.10oz
Lot: 139 - Wedgwood Powder Blue Luster Snowdrop Pattern Octagonal Bowl
This Wedgwood octagonal bone china bowl features the Snowdrop pattern, identified by the pattern number Z 5175. The exterior is decorated with a mottled powder blue luster ground, which is overlaid with hand-painted sprays of snowdrops (Galanthus) detailed with gold highlights. The interior is finished in a contrasting white ground, decorated with similar snowdrop motifs below the rim. Both the interior and exterior upper edges are adorned with a gilded laurel leaf border and a solid gold rim. The bowl has a tapering octagonal form resting on a circular foot. The base is marked with the printed Wedgwood Portland Vase mark, the word WEDGWOOD, stars, and ENGLAND. The pattern number Z 5175 is hand-painted in red enamel. A silver-tone collector label is present on the base for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 7.25"W x 3.50"H Weight: 1.04 lb
Lot: 140 - Wedgwood Aesthetic Movement Persian Pattern Relief-Decorated Gilded Porcelain Vase
This fine porcelain or ivoryware vase was produced by Wedgwood, circa 1870, and exhibits a complex Aesthetic Movement design in two distinct horizontal registers. The vessel features a compressed globular body surmounted by a flared neck. The lower half of the body is decorated with a deeply molded relief frieze depicting elephants walking through a tropical landscape of palm fronds and dense foliage, finished in a matte, apricot-toned slip with white highlights on the raised areas. The upper shoulder and neck transition to a cream-glazed ground. The shoulder is densely hand-painted with green and coral floral sprigs and stylized central crests with ribbons against a field of horizontal gold dashes. The neck is adorned with bands of geometric honeycomb gilding and floral borders, with a fully gilded interior rim. The base features an impressed factory mark reading WEDGWOOD and a red printed factory mark of a stylized Portland Vase within a circular frame above the name WEDGWOOD. Several collector and inventory labels are affixed to the underside, including a rectangular label for the Bleier Collection (No. CR809, dated 11-30-92), and a circular label for the Rubin Collection, a yellow inventory label (101603 / 96). Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 7.75"H Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 7.75"H Weight: 2.94 lb
Lot: 141 - Wedgwood Bone China Raised Gilded Floral Vase, circa 1880
A Wedgwood bone china vase featuring a globular body supported by a scalloped and gilded foot. The form is characterized by two ornate reticulated handles and a tall fluted neck with a pierced rim. The exterior is extensively decorated with hand-painted raised gilding, featuring a floral basket suspended by ribbons on one side and a floral wreath on the reverse, with floral swags draped around the shoulders. The fluted neck is accented with vertical gold pinstripes, and the pierced elements are highlighted in gilt. The underside of the base bears a blue printed Portland Vase mark above the name WEDGWOOD. A circular paper label for the Rubin-Noir Collection is affixed to the base. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 5.50"W x 7.25"H Dimensions: 6.50"L x 5.50"W x 7.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb
Lot: 142 - Wedgwood Hand-Painted and Gilt Bone China Twin-Handled Lidded Vase, c. 1898
A Wedgwood twin-handled lidded vase crafted from bone china, dating to approximately 1898. The piece features a classical ovoid body tapering to a narrow waist and set upon an octagonal pedestal base. The body is decorated with a white ground featuring hand-painted swags of pink roses and green foliage. The floral spray is signed D. Hall on the lower right, identifying it as the work of Wedgwood artist David Hall. A stylized floral medallion in gold gilding is positioned at the top center of the body. The flared neck, base, and matching lid with a pointed finial are finished in a turquoise blue glaze, further embellished with raised gold dot accents and geometric gilt patterns. Two elegant scroll-form handles are finished in solid gold gilding. The underside of the base bears a printed manufacturer mark in brown featuring a stylized circular emblem above the word WEDGWOOD, a six-pointed star, and the word ENGLAND. Also present on the base are a circular Rubin Collection paper label and a handwritten inventory tag noting #723 Polikoff Wedgwood Bone China C1898. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 3.00"W x 10.50"H Dimensions: 4.75"L x 3.00"W x 10.50"H Weight: 15.00oz
Lot: 143 - Wedgwood Marsden Art Ware Large Vase with Low Relief Flowers and Gilt
This large Wedgwood Marsden Art Ware vase is of ovoid form with a tapered base and a short, straight neck. The earthenware body is decorated with hand-applied low relief enamels and gilding in the impasto style. The decoration is organized into distinct horizontal registers. The neck features white daisy-like blossoms with orange centers set against a cobalt blue ground. The shoulder is characterized by a wide terracotta red band featuring vertical cobalt blue and gold stripes, bordered by orange and gold lines. The main body is decorated with a dense pattern of flowering fruit-tree branches with white petals, orange centers, and green leaves against a cobalt blue background. The lower body consists of a solid terracotta red band above a cobalt blue base. Fine gilded lines separate the decorative registers. The underside features an impressed arched Wedgwood mark and multiple labels, including a circular silver Rubin Collection provenance sticker and a rectangular inventory tag. Dimensions: 7.50"L x 7.50"W x 14.50"H Dimensions: 7.50"L x 7.50"W x 14.50"H Weight: 5.15 lb
Lot: 144 - Wedgwood Bone China Gilded Floral Small Lidded Urn
A late nineteenth-century Wedgwood bone china covered urn form featuring a deep claret ground and elaborate gilded decoration. The ovoid body tapers to a short neck and sits upon a circular fluted foot, which is secured to a square pedestal base by an internal metal rod. The matching conical lid is topped with a gilded acorn-style finial. The exterior is decorated with raised-paste gilding depicting large sprays of flowers and scrolling foliage. A gilded diaper pattern consisting of small florets encircles the shoulder. Stylized acanthus leaf motifs in green enamel and gold are located at the base of the body, the foot, and on the lid. The square pedestal base features gilded floral sprigs on all four faces. The underside of the base is marked with a red-printed Portland Vase symbol above the word WEDGWOOD in capital letters. The base also retains a circular gray and black Rubin Collection sticker and a dealer label identifying the piece as Wedgwood bone china circa 1880 with reference number 8643. Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 8.50"H Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 8.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb
Lot: 145 - Wedgwood Bone China Lidded Urn with Raised Gilt Decoration circa 1910
A Wedgwood bone china lidded urn featuring elaborate raised paste gilding over a white porcelain ground. The ovoid body is decorated with a motif of passion flowers and trailing vines. The vessel is flanked by two small gilded mask-style handles and is supported by a pedestal with a tapered stem on a square base. Gilded bands highlight the rim, foot, and base edges. The urn is capped with a domed lid featuring a gilded figural finial depicting a seated youth. The piece is constructed with a central metal rod and nut visible on the underside. The base of the urn bears multiple factory marks, including an orange-red stamp with the Portland Vase icon above the words WEDGWOOD and ETRURIA, ENGLAND, as well as a blue-green stamp with a similar icon and the WEDGWOOD name. A partial red stamp with WEDGWOOD ENGLAND is also present. Two adhesive paper labels are affixed to the underside; one identifies the item as Wedgwood bone china with gilt decoration circa 1910, and the other lists stock numbers 4870 and 2706-545. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.00"W x 10.00"H. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.00"W x 10.00"H Weight: 1.70 lb
Lot: 146 - Wedgwood Gilded Cane Ware Urn, circa 1870
A Wedgwood cane ware urn of globular form featuring a matte, unglazed tan stoneware body. The exterior is decorated in the Aesthetic Movement style with raised and encrusted gilded floral sprays and delicate foliate branches. The short neck is accented with an impressed and gilded repeating band of stylized leaf motifs within oval reserves. The interior of the flared rim is finished with a solid gilded band. The underside bears an impressed Wedgwood backstamp below a small, incised letter c. The base retains a provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 7.00"W x 6.75"H. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 7.00"W x 6.75"H Weight: 2.00 lb
Lot: 147 - Wedgwood Gilt Decorated and Hand Painted Natural Scene Porcelain Urn with Lid, circa 1910
A Wedgwood fine porcelain twin-handled lidded urn produced circa 1910. The vessel features an ovoid-form body with two small scrolled handles, resting on a pedestal with a square base. It is accompanied by a matching domed lid topped with a gilded pinecone-style finial. The exterior is decorated with a vibrant turquoise blue ground featuring a repeating oeil de perdrix pattern of small white and pink dots. Two large hand-painted reserves are framed by ornate gilded borders. One panel depicts a natural scene with a pair of colorful exotic birds perched on tree branches within a landscape, while the opposite panel features a finely detailed bouquet of mixed flowers including pink and yellow roses. Elaborate gilded accents are found throughout the handles, rims, base, and reserve borders. The underside of the base bears the stamped marks WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND. A secondary circular provenance label for the Rubin Collection is attached to the base. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.00"W x 9.50"H Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.00"W x 9.50"H Weight: 1.30 lb
Lot: 148 - Wedgwood White and Gilded Stag and Pinecone Porcelain Lidded Jar
A Wedgwood porcelain lidded jar of bulbous form supported on three relief-molded tripod feet. The decorative scheme features three gilded stag heads that serve as the feet, with their antlers extending upward to frame the exterior of the vessel. The matching domed lid is surmounted by a gilded pinecone-shaped finial and includes gilded pine needle sprigs. The interior and exterior are finished in a white glaze. The underside of the base features a blue underglaze factory mark for Wedgwood. A circular silver-toned adhesive label reading RUBIN COLLECTION is also present on the base. Dimensions: 5.75"L x 5.75"W x 6.25"H Dimensions: 5.75"L x 5.75"W x 6.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb 12.00oz
Lot: 149 - Wedgwood Louise Powell Lidded Milk Jug with Silver Gilt Decoration, circa 1935
This Art Deco lidded milk jug was manufactured by Wedgwood and decorated by Louise Powell. The piece features a matte black glaze with hand-applied silver-gilt overlay. The vessel is designed with a squat, globular body, a short cylindrical neck, and a flared rim with an integrated pouring spout. The decoration consists of stylized silver-gilt floral motifs resembling tulips or lilies scattered across the body and lid, accented by vertical teardrop patterns at the foot and lid rim. The jug includes a simple C-scroll handle and a domed lid with a spherical finial. The underside is stamped Wedgwood and marked with a hand-painted monogram of the letters L and P with the number 4877. Provenance is indicated by a Rubin collection label. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 4.00"W x 5.00"H Dimensions: 5.25"L x 4.00"W x 5.00"H Weight: 9.20oz
Lot: 150 - Wedgwood Gilt and Mottled Luster Bone China Fluted Bowl, ca. 1925
A Wedgwood fluted bone china bowl featuring a variegated luster glaze and gilded decoration. The interior is finished in a mottled pink and purple luster accented with gilt-traced bamboo leaf motifs. The exterior displays a mottled palette of blue, lavender, and pale red, decorated with gilded floral clusters and birds. The form includes a flared, scalloped rim and vertical ribbing on the body, supported by a low circular foot. Solid gold bands finish the rim and base. The underside features a gold-printed Wedgwood factory backstamp with a Portland Vase, three stars, the word WEDGWOOD, and a single star. The base also carries a circular silver-toned Rubin Collection provenance sticker. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 3.00"H Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 3.00"H Weight: 5.90oz
Lot: 151 - Wedgwood John Goodwin Caneware Copper Luster Decorated Vase c. 1920s
A Wedgwood caneware vase designed by John Goodwin, dating to approximately 1925. This fine earthenware piece of globular form features a flared rim and a short circular foot. The exterior is decorated with iridescent copper and violet luster over a cream-colored ground. The design is organized into horizontal registers: the upper shoulder displays overlapping stylized scale or shell motifs; the mid-section is bordered by a solid luster band; and the lower body is divided into vertical panels containing hand-painted spiral scroll motifs. The foot is decorated with a series of vertical dashes. The underside bears an impressed WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND stamp. A silver circular collection label for the Rubin Collection is present on the base. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 4.00"H Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 4.00"H Weight: 11.60oz
Lot: 152 - Wedgwood John Goodwin Caneware Copper Luster Decorated Vase c. 1935
A Wedgwood ceramic vase of baluster form featuring a flared rim and foot, designed by John Goodwin circa 1935. The piece is crafted from caneware and features a copper luster decoration. The exterior is decorated with a stylized foliate plume or feather pattern executed in shades of purple and metallic copper luster. These motifs are set against a cream-colored ground featuring a dense pattern of small, hand-painted or transfer-printed spirals. The rim and foot are accented with a repeating scrolled border. The underside of the base contains the impressed factory mark WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. It also displays a hand-painted number in purple script, C5159 S. A labels for the Rubin Collection is present on the underside. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.00"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.00"H Weight: 12.00oz
Lot: 153 - Wedgwood John Goodwin Caneware Copper Luster Decorated Vase circa 1920s
This Wedgwood ceramic vessel, a jardiniere or large vase designed by John Goodwin, dates to approximately the 1920s. It is crafted from caneware and features a tapering cylindrical form with two lug handles. The exterior is decorated with an all-over copper luster pattern on a cream ground. This design includes a series of pointed arches containing intricate vermicular scrolls, separated by stylized palmette motifs. The rim is finished with diagonal stripes on the exterior and a floral garland on the interior. The base of the piece is impressed with WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. A hand-painted pattern code C5159 over the letter A is located on the underside. Provenance is indicated by a yellow label, a Rubin Collection sticker, and a Skinner auction tag. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 10.00"W x 5.50"H Dimensions: 10.00"L x 10.00"W x 5.50"H Weight: 4.10 lb
Lot: 154 - Wedgwood John Goodwin Caneware Copper Luster Decorated Vase circa 1920s
A Wedgwood caneware vase featuring copper luster decoration, designed by John Goodwin, dating to approximately the 1920s. The vessel has a bulbous, squat form with a short, straight neck. The exterior is hand-painted with a complex luster design over a cream-colored earthenware body. The primary motif includes four stylized four-petaled flowers on slender stems set against a background of dense, interlocking scrolls and spirals. The neck is decorated with undulating horizontal bands. The luster application exhibits iridescent tones ranging from copper-gold to deep purple. The interior of the jar is finished with a plain, pale yellow glaze. The underside of the base bears the impressed marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. This piece carries significant provenance, as evidenced by a circular white label for the Robin Reilly Collection (labeled 339) and a silver and black label for the Rubin Collection. Robin Reilly was a noted author and authority on Wedgwood ceramics. Additional paper inventory labels are present on the base. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.50"W x 5.00"H Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.50"W x 5.00"H Weight: 1.30 lb
Lot: 155 - Wedgwood John Goodwin Caneware Copper Luster Decorated Vase, circa 1920s
This Wedgwood caneware vase, designed by John Goodwin, features a bulbous, wide-mouthed form that tapers to a flared pedestal foot. The exterior is decorated with three distinct horizontal bands of metallic copper and purple luster. The upper band consists of a scrolling foliate frieze. The central, largest band depicts stylized fern or acanthus leaves set against a dense background of small spirals, exhibiting a strong iridescent sheen. The lower band at the foot features a repeated arched lancet motif. The interior is finished with a solid ochre glaze. The underside bears the impressed factory marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 4.50"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 4.50"H Weight: 1.30 lb
Lot: 156 - Louise Powell for Wedgwood Silver Luster Earthenware Vase
This Louise Powell for Wedgwood earthenware vase features hand-painted silver luster decoration on a cream-colored body. The cylindrical vessel is designed with a slightly flared rim and a flat base. The exterior surface is decorated with a bold, graphic pattern of stylized, overlapping feather or shell motifs arranged in diagonal bands, executed in black pigment and silver luster. The rim is finished with a luster band accented by a dotted pattern, and the interior of the rim is also coated in silver luster. The underside of the base bears an impressed WEDGWOOD mark and a hand-painted Louise Powell monogram in dark pigment, along with the hand-painted pattern number 4086. The vase has significant provenance as evidenced by several labels on the base, including a blue and white Hensleigh Collection Wedgwood sticker, a Rubin Collection sticker, and a Skinner auction tag numbered 2348, Lot 431. Dimensions: 7.25"H x 5.00" dia. Dimensions: 7.25"H x 5.00" dia. Weight: 2.50 lb
Lot: 157 - Wedgwood Alfred Powell Silver Luster Blue Vase, circa 1930
This blue glazed earthenware vase is a silver lusterware piece produced by Wedgwood and decorated by Alfred Powell, dating to circa 1930. The vessel features an ovoid form with a wide shoulder and a flared neck. It is finished in a deep cobalt blue glaze and decorated with silver luster using a reduction firing technique. The main body depicts a stylized running stag amidst grass. The neck is ornamented with two bands: a repeating foliate leaf pattern and a lower border of small leaves. Wide silver luster bands encircle the interior rim and the base. The underside features an impressed Wedgwood factory mark and a hand-painted monogram for Alfred Powell alongside the inventory number 4505. Provenance is indicated by several labels on the base, including a circular Rubin Collection label and a gold Sotheby's label for the Harriman Judd Collection. A rectangular dealer label also indicates a date of circa 1930. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 9.00"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 9.00"H Weight: 3.60 lb
Lot: 158 - Wedgwood Alfred Powell Silver Lustre Decorated Vase
A Wedgwood earthenware cylindrical vase designed by Alfred Powell. The vessel features a matte powder-blue glaze decorated with silver lustre. The hand-painted design depicts two birds of prey; one is perched amongst stylized foliage and the other is shown descending with falling feathers. The vase is designed with a slightly everted rim and a flat base, both embellished with solid silver lustre bands. The underside is impressed with the Wedgwood factory mark and Made in England. It also features a hand-painted pattern number 4448 and the monogram for designer Alfred Powell. Provenance includes labels for the Rubin Collection and Skinner auction house. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 6.00"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 6.00"H Weight: 1.20 lb
Lot: 159 - Wedgwood by Keith Murray Art Deco Cobalt Blue and Silver Luster Fish Vase
This ceramic vase is a design by Keith Murray for Wedgwood, featuring a waisted ovoid form with a flared rim. The exterior is finished in a deep cobalt blue glaze and decorated with stylized Art Deco fish and aquatic motifs rendered in hand-painted silver luster. A foliate scroll border encircles the shoulder, and the sides are accented with vertical geometric bands. The rim and base are further defined by solid bands of silver luster. The underside of the base bears an incised Wedgwood factory mark and a hand-painted KM monogram in silver luster. Provenance indicators on the base include a paper label from Seal Simons of Philadelphia, a circular silver foil Rubin Collection sticker, and a handwritten stock tag. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 8.00"H. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 8.00"H Weight: 2.40 lb
Lot: 160 - Wedgwood Jasperware Lamp Base with Silver Luster Decoration, circa 1932
This Wedgwood Jasperware lamp base dates to circa 1932 and features a distinctive biconical form with a central horizontal ridge tapering to a narrow cylindrical neck. The body is finished in a seafoam green color and decorated with hand-painted silver luster stylized foliate scrolls and coordinating luster bands at the neck and midsection. A small, glazed circular aperture is located near the base, indicating its original use as a lamp component. The underside is marked with an impressed WEDGWOOD stamp and a green printed MADE IN ENGLAND mark. It also bears handwritten ink notations D96. Provenance is indicated by a circular silver foil label for THE RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.00"W x 9.00"H Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.00"W x 9.00"H Weight: 3.00 lb
Lot: 161 - Wedgwood Mottled Purple Glaze Vase with Silver Luster Floral Decoration
A Wedgwood ovoid-form ceramic vase featuring a mottled blue powder glaze with silver luster overlay decoration. The body is embellished with a stylized silver luster design of a large blossom and a stalk of grain, surrounded by scattered small foliate motifs. Both the rim and the circular foot are finished with a silver luster band. The base bears a clear impressed Wedgwood mark along with faint hand-painted blue characters. Two collection labels are present on the underside: a circular silver foil sticker for the Rubin Collection and a circular yellow sticker for the Earl Buckman Wedgwood collection. Dimensions: 4.50"H x 4.50" dia. Weight: 13.30oz
Lot: 162 - Wedgwood Rouge Flamboyant and Silver Lustre Ceramic Trumpet Vase, circa 1932
A Wedgwood trumpet-form ceramic vase featuring a flared rim and a bulbous base. The exterior is finished in a deep red Rouge Flamboyant glaze, decorated with stylized floral motifs in silver lustre overlay. The interior of the flared rim is detailed with alternating silver and red radial stripes. The base of the vase features an impressed mark reading WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. The base also retains a circular paper label for the RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 7.00"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 7.00"H Weight: 1.70 lb
Lot: 163 - Wedgwood Teal Glazed Ceramic Vase with Silver Luster Bands
This globular ceramic vase is finished in a vibrant teal gloss glaze and decorated with multiple horizontal silver-toned metallic bands of varying widths. The vessel features a spherical body with a short cylindrical neck and a small recessed base. Fine horizontal ribbing is visible on the lower half of the body, indicating the throwing or turning process during manufacture. This piece is identified as part of the Rubin Collection. The decoration consists of a colored glaze with metallic luster overlays. Wedgwood impressed mark on base. Dimensions: 6"W x 6.75"H
Lot: 164 - Wedgwood by Norman Wilson Turquoise and Silver Luster Pilgrim Flask c. 1950
A mid-century ceramic pilgrim flask, also referred to as a moon flask, manufactured by Wedgwood and designed by Norman Wilson. The vessel features a vibrant turquoise-blue glaze, a signature development of Wilson, accented with silver or platinum luster trim. The form consists of a flattened circular body with a short, flared neck flanked by two small loop handles, all supported by an oval pedestal base. Each side is decorated with a large molded circular medallion featuring a relief pattern of radiating acanthus leaves or foliate motifs against a textured basketweave ground. The medallion borders are detailed with a repeating chevron or stylized leaf pattern in silver luster. The underside of the base is marked with the impressed characters NW and WEDGWOOD. It also features a green printed mark reading WEDGWOOD N.W. and retains a circular silver sticker for the Rubin Collection, alongside a rectangular paper label with handwritten ink notations 10186-4, c 1950, and 1295. Dimensions: 7.50"L x 2.50"W x 9.00"H. Dimensions: 7.50"L x 2.50"W x 9.00"H Weight: 1.14 lb
Lot: 165 - Wedgwood Norman Wilson Sea Green Glazed and Silver Lustre Lidded Candy Dish, ca. 1935
A lidded ceramic bowl of globular form, produced by Wedgwood and designed by Norman Wilson, circa 1935. The exterior is finished in a vibrant sea-green glaze, often identified as Chinese green, decorated with a trailing vine and leaf pattern executed in silver lustre. The vessel is set upon a tiered, ribbed pedestal foot. The matching domed lid features a simple upright knob finial and continues the foliate silver lustre motif. The interior of both the bowl and lid are finished in a solid sea-green glaze. The underside of the bowl is incised with the marks WEDGWOOD and NW, identifying the manufacturer and the designer. The piece includes a provenance sticker for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 5.75"H Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 5.75"H Weight: 12.90oz
Lot: 166 - Wedgwood Asian Decorated Textured Luster Bowl with Silver Metal Rims c. 1915
This fine bone china bowl was manufactured by Wedgwood in England. The vessel displays a textured pink luster exterior with a mottled shagreen effect, contrasted by a pale yellow mottled luster interior. The upper rim and the exterior base are finished with silver metal rims decorated with a geometric fretwork border, often referred to as a lightning diaper pattern. The center of the interior bowl is adorned with a hand-painted floral medallion depicting a stylized lotus in shades of cobalt blue and white, set within a gold border and red concentric rings. The underside of the foot bears the Wedgwood maker mark and includes provenance labels from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 2.75"H x 5.50" dia. Dimensions: 2.75"H x 5.50" dia. Weight: 10.00oz
Lot: 167 - Large Wedgwood Silver Luster Decorated Earthenware Charger by Alfred and Louise Powell
A large glazed earthenware charger manufactured by Wedgwood and hand-decorated by Alfred and Louise Powell. The piece features a shallow circular form with a wide rim and a recessed central well. The decoration consists of intricate hand-painted silver luster scrolling foliate and arabesque motifs set against a deep glossy black glaze. A scalloped silver line border separates the rim from the central well, which contains a matching circular medallion. The underside is finished in a cream-colored glaze and is decorated with six silver-toned scrolling motifs positioned around the foot. Markings on the reverse include an impressed Wedgwood factory mark, a hand-painted stylized AP monogram representing Alfred and Louise Powell, and the hand-painted pattern number 1001 followed by a period. A small circular gray collector label for the Rubin Collection is adhered to the center of the base. Dimensions: 3.00"H x 16.00" dia. Dimensions: 3.00"H x 16.00" dia. Weight: 3.00 lb 8.00oz
Lot: 168 - Wedgwood Art Deco Yellow Lustre Glazed Earthenware Vase
A large globular earthenware vase manufactured by Wedgwood in England. The body is finished in a vibrant yellow glaze featuring subtle horizontal ribbing from the throwing process. The shoulder is decorated with a hand-applied band of stylized foliate or feather-like motifs in a metallic bronze-toned lustre, set against a stippled ground. The short, flared neck and rim are also finished in metallic lustre. The underside of the base features the impressed marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND, along with an incised letter J. Additionally, the base bears a circular sticker for the Rubin Collection and a rectangular handwritten dealer tag with the notations UNK-15 and C. 1922. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 8.75"W x 10.75"H Dimensions: 8.75"L x 8.75"W x 10.75"H Weight: 5.00 lb 8.00oz
Lot: 169 - Wedgwood Arts and Crafts Hand Painted Luster Vase Designed by Louise Powell
A Wedgwood earthenware vase of ovoid form designed by Louise Powell (1882-1956). The exterior features an allover hand painted Arts and Crafts style foliate pattern comprising scrolling acanthus-type leaves in shades of blue with green leaf clusters. The decoration is accented with metallic copper-colored luster outlines and a solid luster-glazed rim. The base exhibits an impressed Wedgwood mark and a hand painted blue underglaze number 2555 alongside a stylized monogram. Provenance labels on the underside include the Richard Dennis Wedgwood Exhibition of 1982 (entry P 3), the Harriman Judd Collection from Sotheby's, and the Rubin Collection. An inventory label identifies the artist as L. Powell and references page 141. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.50"W x 9.00"H Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.50"W x 9.00"H Weight: 3.00 lb 12.00oz
Lot: 170 - Wedgwood Hand Painted Luster Decoration Grape Vine Vase
This large Wedgwood earthenware vase features hand-painted luster decoration on an ovoid, bulbous body that tapers to a flat base with a short, wide-rimmed neck. The surface is decorated with a botanical design of purple grape clusters and broad teal and green leaves, enhanced by an iridescent luster glaze that creates a shifting metallic sheen. The lower section includes silver luster outlines forming additional grape bunches and trailing vine motifs. The underside is stamped Wedgwood Made in England and carries provenance labels, including a circular silver Rubin Collection sticker, a white label for The Harry Sheldon Collection (Philips auction, 14 October 1998), and a Packing Shop London label. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 7.00"W x 8.75"H Weight: 2.85 lb
Lot: 171 - Wedgwood Neoclassical Luster Glazed Earthenware Spill Vase, circa 1870
A Victorian era Wedgwood earthenware vessel of cylindrical form, likely intended as a spill vase. The exterior features high relief neoclassical architectural and botanical elements, including four Ionic columns and an upper horizontal band of laurel leaves and berries. These relief details are highlighted in a vibrant translucent green glaze. The body of the vessel is finished in a dark, metallic luster glaze with a strong multi-colored iridescence showing tones of purple, blue, bronze, and gold. The interior and the underside of the base are similarly glazed. The underside bears the impressed factory mark WEDGWOOD. The base also retains a circular sticker for the Rubin Collection and a dealer sticker with handwritten notations including c. 1870 and inventory number 10024.3. Dimensions: 3.25"L x 3.25"W x 3.75"H. Dimensions: 3.25"L x 3.25"W x 3.75"H Weight: 6.70oz
Lot: 172 - Wedgwood Blue Lustre and Gilt Bone China Plate with Fawn Motif from the Rubin Collection
This Wedgwood fine bone china plate features a powder blue speckled ground decorated with a central motif of three white fawns standing in stylized gold line grass. The fawns are rendered with subtle gray shading. A continuous gilded foliate and scrollwork border frames the edge of the blue ground, complemented by a gilded rim. The reverse of the plate bears a gold printed Wedgwood factory mark featuring a stylized urn above the words Wedgwood and England. A circular black and white sticker for the Rubin Collection is present, along with a handwritten red inventory mark 1086 X. This piece originates from the Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 9" dia.
Lot: 173 - Wedgwood Blue Lustre Bone China Plate with Gilt and Chicken Motif from the Rubin Collection
A Wedgwood fine bone china plate featuring a mottled powder blue ground. The central well is decorated with a polychrome scene of a rooster, a hen, and four chicks. This central motif is enclosed by two concentric bands of gilded scrolling foliate patterns, and the rim is finished with a gilded edge. The underside of the plate bears the Wedgwood Portland Vase mark in brown, with WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND printed below, indicating a production date after 1891. A handwritten pattern number x9529 is inscribed in blue. Provenance is indicated by several labels on the reverse, including two Rubin Collection stickers, a Dean and Mary Rockwell Collection label numbered 787, and Skinner auction labels numbered 819 and 5246. Dimensions: 9" dia.
Lot: 174 - 2pc Wedgwood Lusterware Hand-Painted by Alfred and Louise Powell
Two pieces of English lusterware produced by Wedgwood, dating to circa 1950. The set comprises a large circular charger and a flared trumpet-form vase. Both items are crafted from cream-colored earthenware and feature hand-painted luster ornamentation characteristic of the studio work by Alfred and Louise Powell. The charger is decorated with a silver luster grapevine motif featuring stylized leaves and grape clusters around the rim and a central foliate medallion. The underside of the charger displays a hand-painted monogram for Alfred Powell and the number 2275. The vase is decorated with a gold luster scrolling foliate pattern on a cream ground. The base of the vase bears a green printed Wedgwood mark for the Etruria and Barlaston factory, along with a hand-painted pattern number C6468 and a V. Both pieces retain provenance labels from the Rubin Collection, including circular stickers and handwritten inventory tags. Dimensions: 1.25"H x 9.00" dia. Dimensions: 1.25"H x 9.00" dia. Weight: 2.00 lb
Lot: 175 - Wedgwood Bone China Luster Fiddler on the Roof Commemorative Dish, 1997
This item is a Wedgwood bone china commemorative tray or pin dish produced in 1997. The small rectangular tray features rounded corners, a shallow well, and an upturned rim. The interior decoration depicts a black silhouette of a fiddler on a roof under a crescent moon, accompanied by floating stars and musical notes. This design is applied over an iridescent pearlescent luster glaze. The lower interior margin is inscribed in gold-toned script: "Fiddler on the Roof" B.A.D.A.O.S. 1997. The exterior side walls are decorated with a repeating border of gold-toned musical notes, and the rim is finished with a gold gilt line. The base features a green Wedgwood backstamp with a Portland vase symbol and the text: WEDGWOOD Bone China MADE IN ENGLAND MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR Australian Airlines. Additional markings on the base include the handwritten initials "K.M.L." in brown pigment and a collection label from the Rubin Collection. The inscription B.A.D.A.O.S. likely refers to the Brisbane Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society, indicating this was a commissioned piece for a theatrical production using a Wedgwood blank originally manufactured for Australian Airlines. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 3.75"W x 1.00"H Dimensions: 6.50"L x 3.75"W x 1.00"H Weight: 7.00oz
Lot: 176 - Wedgwood Lusterware Serving Dish with Snake Design, c. 1915
A Wedgwood bone china lusterware serving dish featuring a central snake design, produced circa 1915. The dish is fashioned in an elongated oval form with a lobed or scalloped rim. The interior is finished in an iridescent mother-of-pearl luster glaze, decorated with a hand-painted scene depicting a coiled scarlet and brown snake or eel positioned near a small snail, both resting on a stylized turquoise branch. The inner rim is framed by a delicate gilded scrolling border. The exterior of the dish is finished in a contrasting mottled emerald green luster glaze. The underside bears a gilded factory mark depicting the Portland Vase above the word WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND with a star. The base also retains provenance labels from the Rubin Collection and a typed descriptive label stating BF3333 Shaped dish with scarlet snake design on a Mother of Pearl ground, green reverse. C.1915-1925. Dimensions: 11.50"L x 7.00"W x 1.00"H Dimensions: 11.50"L x 7.00"W x 1.00"H Weight: 15.00oz
Lot: 177 - Wedgwood Maroon Luster Hand-Painted Salt-Glazed Covered Dish
A Wedgwood earthenware covered muffin dish consisting of a circular base and a domed lid with a floral finial. The piece is made of salt-glazed earthenware, featuring hand-painted maroon luster decoration in a pinkish-purple color. The pattern includes stylized floral sprigs, leafy vines, and concentric bands. The interior of the base is also decorated with a central floral motif. The underside of the base is impressed with the marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND, as well as the characters 10C23 and 7. Handwritten marks in red ink include AMH7663 and T. Two labels are affixed to the base: a round silver and black Rubin Collection sticker and a dealer price tag dated circa 1929. Dimensions: 4.00"H x 8.00" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 7.00oz
Lot: 178 - 2pc Keith Murray for Wedgwood Platinum Luster Earthenware Mugs
This pair of tapered cylindrical earthenware mugs was designed by Keith Murray for Wedgwood and features silver resist decoration. Each mug is constructed with a looped handle and a triple-ribbed base. The decoration utilizes a platinum luster over an off-white ceramic body, leaving the patterns in the reserve color. One mug is decorated with a laurel wreath tied with a bow and topped with a daisy, containing the stylized initials A R. The second mug is decorated with an all-over stylized botanical floral pattern. Both mugs bear the green circular Wedgwood of Etruria and Barlaston maker mark, which includes the KM designer initials. The initialed mug features hand-painted black cursive on the underside reading Annie Reese and Xmas 1950. The floral mug includes a hand-painted orange mark C 6450 and an incised number 9. Both mugs include a silver foil label from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 3.00"W x 3.75"H Weight: 1.00 lb
Lot: 179 - Wedgwood Limited Edition Black Basalt Homeric Vase Number 9 of 50
A contemporary Wedgwood black basalt Homeric vase, produced as part of the Bicentenary Celebration commemorating the 200th anniversary of Josiah Wedgwood's death (1795-1995). This example is number 9 from a limited edition of 50. The vase is crafted from fine-grained, unglazed black stoneware and features an ovoid body with twin serpent-shaped handles, resting on a gadrooned foot and a square pedestal base. The domed lid is surmounted by a finial depicting Pegasus. The exterior is decorated with applied bas-relief ornamentation depicting the Apotheosis of Homer, showing the poet being crowned by Fame, accompanied by figures representing the Iliad and the Odyssey. The reverse features a classical shrine and a palm tree. The square pedestal is finished with an incised Greek key border. Marks on the underside include a gold printed Bicentenary Celebration signature mark, a gold printed inscription reading HOMERIC VASE AFTER AN EIGHTEENTH CENTURY ORIGINAL No. 9 IN A LIMITED EDITION OF 50, and impressed marks reading WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND, 88, and BICENTENARY 1795-1995. A silver-toned Rubin Collection label is also present. The interior shows a metal rod assembly securing the vase to the base. Dimensions: 6.75"L x 6.75"W x 13.00"H Dimensions: 6.75"L x 6.75"W x 13.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb 4.00oz
Lot: 180 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Amphora Vase
This neoclassical amphora-shaped vase is manufactured by Wedgwood in fine-grained, unglazed matte black basalt stoneware. The form features two scrolled handles that terminate at the shoulder with molded satyr masks. The vase is ornamented with sprigged bas-relief decorations in black basalt throughout. The central body features a classical frieze depicting mythological figures; one side shows a female figure, identified as Cybele or Ceres, seated in a chariot pulled by lions, while the reverse side depicts a winged griffin beside a lyre and other classical accouterments. The shoulder is decorated with a continuous band of repeating anthemion and palmette motifs in relief. The neck is adorned with classical trophies and musical instruments suspended from tied ribbons. The flared rim and circular foot are finished with molded egg-and-dart borders. The underside of the base features an impressed WEDGWOOD mark. The base also bears a circular provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection and a yellow rectangular inventory label. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 9.75"H Weight: 2.74 lb
Lot: 181 - Wedgwood Encaustic Decorated Black Basalt Amphora Vase
This Wedgwood black basalt stoneware amphora features encaustic red-figure decoration inspired by classical antiquity. The vessel is designed with twin upright loop handles and a flared rim. The central motif depicts a seated female figure playing an aulos, or double flute, with a small bird perched on a plinth at her feet. The neck of the vase is decorated with a band of palmettes and scrolling foliage, while the rim features an egg-and-dart border. The base is finished with a band of circular dots. The underside is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD and carries provenance stickers including a Rubin Collection label, a Skinner auction tag numbered 2513, and a yellow inventory sticker marked 991 and 136401-2. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.25"H. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.25"H Weight: 1.27 lb
Lot: 182 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Encaustic Decorated Two Handle Amphora Vase
A Wedgwood black basalt stoneware amphora-style vase featuring two applied twisted rope handles. The vessel is constructed with a flared rim, a tapered neck, and a circular pedestal foot. The matte black body is ornamented with red encaustic-style painting in a neoclassical motif. The primary decoration consists of a central scene depicting a winged Eros riding a hippocampus. This figure is bordered below by a Greek key band and above by a laurel leaf border at the shoulder. The neck is decorated with alternating red and black vertical stripes, and a single red band encircles the foot. The underside of the base features the impressed marks Wedgwood. A partial silver-colored label for the Rubin Collection is also affixed to the base. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.00"W x 7.00"H Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.00"W x 7.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 3.00oz
Lot: 183 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Tripod Vase and Cover
A Wedgwood black basalt tripod amphora vase and cover. This neoclassical form is crafted from unglazed black stoneware. The domed lid features a flower-bud finial and is decorated with molded radial petals. The body consists of a deep bowl featuring a band of floral swags suspended from rosettes above a lower section of upright leaf motifs. The tripod stand incorporates three legs with ram head masks at the knees, terminating in cloven hoof feet, all resting on an incurved triangular plinth. The underside of the base is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD. It also retains a circular paper collector label reading RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 10.00"H Weight: 3.00 lb 4.60oz
Lot: 184 - Wedgwood Gilt and Bronzed Black Basalt Tripod Pastille Burner
A Wedgwood black basalt pastille burner dating to circa 1895. The ovoid body is decorated with relief-molded gilded floral festoons and rosettes, supported by three legs modeled as dolphins with a gilded finish. The dolphins rest upon a tripartite base with incurved sides featuring a gilded foliate border. This item consists of three components: the main vessel, a pierced domed cover with a button finial, and an internal perforated disk insert. The underside of the base is impressed with the factory marks WEDGWOOD, ENGLAND, and the letter S. There is also a hand-painted number in gold reading 23936. The presence of the ENGLAND stamp indicates a manufacture date after 1891. The base retains a circular sticker for the Rubin Collection and a historical collector's or dealer's paper label with handwritten notes including BRONZE and GILT PASTILLE BURNER. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 5.00"H. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 5.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb
Lot: 185 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Dolphin Tripod Pastille Burner and Cover
A Wedgwood black basalt stoneware vessel designed as a tripod pastille burner or incense burner. The object consists of a circular bowl with a removable flat cover featuring a central aperture. The bowl is decorated with relief-molded floral and foliate swags suspended from circular bosses. The vessel is supported by three dolphins with scaly bodies and upturned tails, which rest upon a tripartite base with incurved sides. The base features a molded border of repeating floral and leaf motifs. The underside of the base is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD. It also bears a circular silver and white paper label from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 5.00"W x 4.00"H Weight: 13.50oz
Lot: 186 - Wedgwood Tri-Color Black Basalt Jasperware Dice Pattern Lidded Urn
A Wedgwood tri-color black basalt jasperware lidded urn featuring the signature dice pattern. This piece is a jasper dip variety, with a black-colored exterior over a white stoneware body, as evidenced by the cream-colored interior. The urn is designed with a tapered body, a pedestal foot, and a domed lid topped with a tiered finial. The central section is decorated with white sprigged bas-relief neoclassical figures arranged within arched panels. Surrounding the lid, lower body, and foot is an engine-turned dice pattern consisting of alternating black and white squares, with the white squares accented by applied yellow floral quatrefoils. White laurel and acanthus leaf borders ornament the shoulder, lid, and base. The construction is sectional, joined by a metal rod and nut assembly visible through the base. The underside of the foot is impressed with the marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. Two circular collection labels for the Rubin Collection are affixed to the underside of the base and the interior of the vessel. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 12.00"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 12.00"H Weight: 2.77 lb
Lot: 187 - Wedgwood Black Basalt and White Jasperware Footed Urn
This neoclassical-style footed urn is constructed from black basalt stoneware featuring a matte exterior finish and a glazed cream-colored interior. The vessel is decorated with white sprigged jasperware relief. The flared rim is ornamented with a continuous band of oak leaves and acorns. Below the shoulder, a band of trailing grapevines with clusters of fruit encircles the body, set above a white rope-molded or cable border. The tapering pedestal foot is embellished with upright acanthus leaves alternating with stylized bellflower motifs, all resting on a stepped circular base with radiating leaf patterns. The underside of the base contains an impressed WEDGWOOD factory mark. A black printed retailer mark features a garter border containing a rearing unicorn crest with the text THE BAILEY BANKS and BIDDLE CO. PHILADELPHIA. Three labels are present on the underside: a circular silver and grey sticker for the RUBIN NOTTI COLLECTION, a rectangular paper inventory label, and a small yellow circular sticker. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 8.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb
Lot: 188 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Egyptian Revival Lidded Urn
This Wedgwood lidded urn is crafted from black basalt, a fine-grained unglazed black stoneware. Produced at the factory in Etruria, the urn features an ovoid body supported by a short pedestal on a square plinth. The domed lid is surmounted by a seated figure finial, traditionally identified in company catalogs as The Sybil. The vessel is flanked by two handles in the form of Egyptian heads wearing Nemes headdresses, reflecting the Egyptian Revival influence of the period. The front of the urn displays an applied oval medallion in bas-relief depicting a seated male figure in classical drapery gesturing toward a small statue on a pedestal. Decorative elements include a band of molded acanthus leaves around the lower body and a foliate scroll border on the plinth. The underside of the base reveals the internal metal rod and bolt assembly characteristic of large-scale Wedgwood stoneware. The underside bears an impressed circular mark with the words ETRURIA and WEDGWOOD. The base also retains a circular sticker for the Rubin Collection, and a handwritten dealer tag numbered 8750 and dated 10-13-02. Dimensions: 8.25"L x 6.50"W x 15.00"H. Dimensions: 8.25"L x 6.50"W x 15.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb 8.60oz
Lot: 189 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Gilded Neoclassical Bulb Urn with Flower Frog Lid
A Wedgwood campana-form bulb urn produced in black basalt with a bronzed bronze-carrara finish and gilded accents. The vessel features a removable perforated flower frog lid designed for floral arrangements. Decoration includes applied sprigged neoclassical reliefs consisting of floral swags suspended from ribbon-tied bows, interspersed with circular floral medallions. The lower portion of the body and the rim are decorated with molded borders of acanthus leaves. The piece is fitted with two scrolling gilded handles and stands on a pedestal base secured by a central internal metal bolt and square nut. The underside of the base is impressed with the marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND, indicating production after 1891. This item includes a provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 7.50"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 7.50"H Weight: 1.15 lb
Lot: 190 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Satyr Head Lidded Urn
This neoclassical lidded urn is crafted from Wedgwood black basalt stoneware, featuring a matte, unglazed black surface. The campana-shaped vessel is set upon a fluted pedestal and a square plinth base. It includes a domed cover topped with a ball finial. The body is flanked by two handles modeled as satyr heads with horns. The central decorative frieze is applied in bas-relief sprigging and depicts a group of putti or cherubs in a wooded landscape, a motif commonly identified as Bacchanalian Boys. Draped swags are suspended from the satyr head handles, and foliate borders decorate the lid rim and the foot of the pedestal. The piece is constructed in multiple parts held together by a central metal bolt and nut. The underside of the plinth is stamped WEDGWOOD. Two provenance labels are affixed to the base, including one indicating its origin from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 5.50"W x 12.00"H Dimensions: 7.00"L x 5.50"W x 12.00"H Weight: 3.80 lb
Lot: 191 - Wedgwood Encaustic Decorated Black Basalt Bowl
This Wedgwood black basalt stoneware bowl features hand-painted encaustic decoration in the neoclassical style. The vessel is constructed from matte black stoneware and is embellished with terracotta and cream-colored slips to emulate ancient Greek pottery. The primary decorative element is a continuous horizontal band around the upper body, depicting a repeating anthemion and scroll motif. This band is framed by borders of raised dots. A secondary, simpler dotted line encircles the lower portion of the bowl and is repeated on the underside of the base. The bowl has a circular footed form with a slightly tapering body and a flat rim. The underside is impressed with the maker mark Wedgwood in lowercase letters. This piece includes a provenance sticker from the Rubin collection. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 2.50"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 2.50"H Weight: 5.60oz
Lot: 192 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Jasperware Footed Bowl with Ram Head Handles
This Wedgwood black basalt Jasperware centerpiece bowl features a low, circular form with a flared rim. The exterior is decorated with vertical fluting and includes two sprigged handles in the form of ram heads. A laurel leaf border is molded just below the rim and repeated around the stepped pedestal foot. The vessel is constructed of fine-grained unglazed stoneware. The underside of the foot bears the impressed marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. A circular provenance sticker for the Rubin Collection is affixed to the base. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 7.00"W x 3.75"H Dimensions: 8.00"L x 7.00"W x 3.75"H Weight: 1.34 lb
Lot: 193 - Wedgwood Bronze and Gilt Black Basalt Sucrier and Cover, c. 1885
This neoclassical Wedgwood lidded jar, also known as a sucrier, is crafted from fine black basalt stoneware with bronzed and gilded accents. The globular body is set upon a flared pedestal foot and features a central frieze depicting various scenes of putti or Bacchanalian Boys in low relief. These figures are finished in a dark bronze-toned slip; one scene portrays figures with a horn and amphora, while another side shows figures with a basket of fruit. The exterior is further embellished with extensive gilding, including a laurel wreath on the lid, a repeating foliate band at the shoulder, and acanthus leaf motifs on the base. The lid is completed with a circular, floral-form gilded finial. The underside of the base is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD and a small quadrant mark. This piece carries provenance from the Rubin Collection, as indicated by a label on the base. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 4.75"H. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 4.75"H Weight: 12.30oz
Lot: 194 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Large Tea Kettle and Cover
A large black basalt unglazed stoneware tea kettle, also referred to as a rum kettle, manufactured by Wedgwood. The vessel features a globular body with a flared, scalloped rim and ceramic lugs supporting a metal swing handle wrapped in wicker. The central exterior is decorated with applied sprigged classical reliefs depicting scenes of putti at play and gathering fruit. The lower portion of the body is finished with engine-turned vertical fluting. The matching domed lid is surmounted by a seated female figure finial, a motif commonly identified as The Sybil. The underside is impressed with the factory mark WEDGWOOD. Multiple provenance labels are attached to the base and the interior of the lid, including circular stickers for the Polikoff Collection and the Rubin Collection, as well as a Skinner auction tag. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 6.50"H Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 6.50"H Weight: 2.30 lb
Lot: 195 - Three Piece Wedgwood Black Basalt Coffee Set by Keith Murray
This three piece set of Wedgwood black basalt stoneware was designed by Keith Murray during the 1930s. The collection consists of a tall tapered coffee pot with lid, a lidded sugar bowl, and a cream jug. Each piece features a matte black unglazed exterior decorated with engine-turned horizontal ribbing around the midsection and is fitted with a geometric handle. The interiors of all three vessels are finished with a high-gloss black glaze. The bases of the items bear the impressed block marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. A stamp for Keith Murray in a reddish-brown pigment is present on the underside of each piece. Additionally, every item includes a circular silver and white provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 4.00"W x 8.00"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 4.00"W x 8.00"H Weight: 2.13 lb
Lot: 196 - Wedgwood Bronzed Black Basalt Cachepot
A 19th-century Wedgwood jardiniere or cachepot crafted from black basalt stoneware with a specialized bronzed metallic surface treatment. This finish was designed to emulate the appearance of cast bronze or patinated copper. The vessel features a cylindrical form with a flared rim and a stepped circular base. The interior is finished with a contrasting cream-colored glaze. The exterior body is decorated with high-relief molded ornamentation including an upper frieze of floral and foliate motifs. Four lion-mask motifs with pendant rings are spaced around the upper section, supporting heavy draped garlands of grapes and vine leaves. Beneath the swags are detailed classical scenes depicting groups of figures in Hellenistic drapery and playing putti. The underside is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD. A circular paper provenance label on the base reads RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 4.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb 5.10oz
Lot: 197 - Wedgwood Limited Edition Black Basalt and Gilded Fishtail Ewer
A Wedgwood black basalt and gilded stoneware ewer of neoclassical form, produced in 1998 as part of a limited edition based on an original 17th-century design by Jacques Stella. The vessel is crafted in unglazed black basalt with elaborate gilded decorative mounts. The handle is modeled in the form of a scaled fishtail or dolphin tail that arches over the mouth of the vessel. The spout is shaped as a gilded mask, with two additional masks adorning the sides of the ovoid body. These side masks are joined by draped swags positioned below a continuous Greek key meander border around the shoulder. The ewer is elevated on a circular pedestal foot resting upon a square black basalt plinth. The underside of the plinth is marked in gold with the Wedgwood factory logo and text: BLACK BASALT FISHTAIL EWER, BASED ON AN ORIGINAL DESIGN BY JACQUES STELLA (1596-1657), NO. 39 IN A LIMITED EDITION OF 100, MADE IN ENGLAND (c) 1998. The base also features a silver circular sticker for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 6.00"W x 10.50"H. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 6.00"W x 10.50"H Weight: 3.60 lb
Lot: 198 - Wedgwood Black Basalt and Rosso Antico Lidded Pitcher
A Wedgwood black basalt stoneware lidded pitcher featuring a bulbous body, waisted neck, and wide flared spout. The vessel is designed with a tall, arched handle. It is decorated with a sprigged floral relief band in terracotta-colored Rosso Antico stoneware encircling the shoulder. The corresponding lid is adorned with a matching Rosso Antico floral sprigged border and topped with a spherical black basalt finial. The underside of the base is incised with the factory mark WEDGWOOD. A circular collector sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.00"W x 9.75"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.00"W x 9.75"H Weight: 1.00 lb 11.00oz
Lot: 199 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Mug with Silver Plate Rim and Oak Leaf Relief Decoration
This Wedgwood black basalt mug is a fine-grained, unglazed stoneware tankard featuring a silver plate rim. The cylindrical body is decorated in high relief with a continuous oak leaf and acorn vine pattern, set between two horizontal bands of foliate molding. The handle is also ornamented with a raised leaf-and-vine design. The underside bears the impressed factory mark Wedgwood. Attached to the base are two labels: a circular sticker for the Rubin Collection and a dealer label from the Den of Antiquity in Sandwich, Massachusetts. The dealer label includes a handwritten scholarly reference to Plate LVI in Captain M.H. Grant's text on black basalt. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 3.50"W x 5.00"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 3.50"W x 5.00"H Weight: 12.30oz
Lot: 200 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Figural Candlestick
A Wedgwood black basalt stoneware candlestick featuring a classically draped Ceres. The figure is depicted holding a fluted cornucopia that serves as the candle nozzle, finished with a scalloped rim. The figure stands atop a fluted cylindrical drum pedestal mounted to a square plinth base. The plinth is embellished with relief-molded neoclassical ornamentation, including a central floral patera flanked by scrolling acanthus leaves. The object features the characteristic matte, deep-black finish associated with Wedgwood basalt stoneware. The underside of the square base bears the impressed maker mark WEDGWOOD. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 3.50"W x 11.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 6.30oz
Lot: 201 - Wedgwood Black Basalt and Rosso Antico Jasperware Plaque with Stand
A rectangular stoneware plaque produced by the Wedgwood factory, featuring a high-relief figure in rosso antico stoneware applied to a matte black basalt ground. The relief depicts a winged putto or cherub walking while holding a trumpet. The reverse of the plaque is stamped with the incised maker mark WEDGWOOD. Additional markings on the reverse include a circular silver-toned label for the Rubin Collection and a blue adhesive label numbered 404. The plaque is presented with an black-painted wooden folding display stand. Dimensions: 2.75"L x 0.75"W x 4.00"H Dimensions: 2.75"L x 0.75"W x 4.00"H Weight: 4.40oz
Lot: 202 - Black Basalt Bust of Earl Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1920
A commemorative black basalt stoneware bust of Earl Horatio Herbert Kitchener (1850"1916), modeled by Alfred Francis Wenger for Wedgwood. The figure is depicted with a prominent mustache and a laurel wreath crown, set upon an integral swirling cloud-like base. The reverse of the bust features a hand-incised inscription reading KITCHENER 5 June 1916, referencing the date of his death during World War I. The lower back of the base is marked with an impressed WEDGWOOD factory stamp. The side of the base is incised with the artist signature A. F. Wenger and the date 1920. The piece retains a sticker for The Ivy House. The hollow underside of the base retains an original descriptive paper label identifying the subject as Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener and of Broome of Khartoum, British Field Marshall, along with a secondary dealer or inventory label. The stoneware features a characteristic matte, charcoal-black finish. Protective felt pads are attached to the underside rim. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.50"W x 12.50"H Artist: Alfred Francis Wenger (Swiss 1837-1924) Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.50"W x 12.50"H Manufacturer or Brand: Wedgwood Country of Origin: England Weight: 7.00 lb
Lot: 203 - Black Basalt Sculpted Head of Josiah Wedgwood by Billy Evans
This black basalt stoneware portrait mask of Josiah Wedgwood was modeled by Billy Evans circa 2005. The sculpted head depicts a mature Josiah Wedgwood with hair styled in mid-18th-century curls and features the matte finish characteristic of basalt ceramic. The piece is constructed as a hollow, high-relief wall-hanging mask. This model is identified as a detail from a mosaic mural designed by Suzanne B. Rubin. The interior rim bears a circular white provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection with a stylized SBR monogram. An accompanying handwritten note states the piece was purchased in Barlaston in the summer of 2013 and was produced concurrently with a Josiah Wedgwood rondel located in the visitor center. No factory backstamps or impressed marks are visible on the ceramic body. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 4.00"W x 8.50"H. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 4.00"W x 8.50"H Weight: 1.15 lb
Lot: 204 - Rare Wedgwood Black Basalt BAFTA Trophy Statuette Modeled by Eric Owen circa 1968
A rare Wedgwood black basalt statuette depicting Thalia, the Greek Muse of comedy. This model was designed by Eric Owen and commissioned as a trophy for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) circa 1968. The full-length standing figure is rendered in classical draped robes, holding a comic mask to her chest with both hands. It stands on a circular, stepped pedestal base. The piece is crafted from black basalt, an unglazed, matte black stoneware. The outer edge of the base is impressed with the marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. The underside of the hollow base features a central aperture and a circular paper label from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 9.50"H Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 9.50"H Weight: 14.60oz
Lot: 205 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Figural Group of Cupid and Psyche
This Wedgwood black basalt figural group depicts the mythological subjects Cupid and Psyche in a Neoclassical style. The two figures are modeled seated together on an integral rocky outcrop base. Cupid is shown with feathered wings and his hand to his chin in a pensive gesture, while Psyche sits beside him looking on. The piece is crafted from unglazed black basalt stoneware with a smooth, matte finish. The underside of the hollow interior is impressed with the title CUPID . PSYCHE in capital letters and bears the factory marks WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND. A circular collector sticker from the Rubin Collection is present on the interior. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 5.50"W x 8.25"H Weight: 3.00 lb 1.00oz
Lot: 206 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Nubian Water Carrier Figure
A Wedgwood black basalt figure titled Nubian Water Carrier, produced in England during the late 19th century. The sculpture depicts a standing female figure with finely textured braided hair, rendered partially nude and wearing a short fringed skirt. The figure is mounted atop a freeform, textured integral base, standing between a tapered water jar and a low rectangular plinth. The plinth is decorated with a relief carving of a calla lily and foliage. The piece is constructed from matte, unglazed black basalt stoneware. The lower side of the rectangular plinth is impressed with the factory mark WEDGWOOD. Along the front lower edge of the base, the title NUBIAN.WATER.CARRIER. is incised. The underside retains several provenance labels, including a circular Skinner auction label, a partial Rubin Collection label, and a yellow inventory sticker numbered 115399 / 21. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 3.75"W x 9.00"H Dimensions: 5.25"L x 3.75"W x 9.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 3.00oz
Lot: 207 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Figurine, Raven
A Wedgwood black basalt stoneware figurine of a raven, naturalistically modeled in a perched position on a textured rockwork base. The bird features fine detail to the plumage and is accented with inset dark glass eyes. This model is attributed to the designer Ernest W. Light. The underside of the base is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD in block capital letters. Provenance is indicated by a circular silver foil label for the Rubin Collection and a yellow paper dealer label from M & A Levine, New Haven, CT, which includes inventory numbers 206 RD-600 and G347. This piece is a notable example of the animalier work produced by the firm, which also famously includes the Wedgwood bull and bear figurine series in the same black basalt material. Dimensions: 8.25"L x 3.00"W x 4.50"H Weight: 13.50oz
Lot: 208 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Flower Frog, Heron
This Wedgwood black basalt flower frog features a stylized heron figure perched atop a craggy, rock-form base. The piece is constructed from unglazed matte black stoneware characteristic of the manufacturer. The base includes eight circular apertures of varying sizes intended for use as a floral support. The exterior of the base features the incised mark Wedgwood. The underside of the object retains two circular silver foil provenance labels, one for the Norburn Collection with the handwritten number 382 and another for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 3.50"W x 6.75"H Weight: 6.20oz
Lot: 209 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Heron Flower Frog by Ernest Light
This black basalt ceramic figurine depicts a heron in a hunched, standing pose, designed by Ernest Light for Wedgwood. The bird features detailed incised feathering throughout its body and head, accented by inset orange-yellow eyes with dark pupils. The figure is perched on a base molded to resemble a rocky outcropping, which serves as a flower frog containing multiple circular apertures of varying sizes for holding stems. The item is crafted from matte black unglazed stoneware. The hollow underside of the base bears two circular paper labels indicating provenance from the Born Collection, with handwritten number 310, and the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 4.00"W x 7.50"H Weight: 0.13oz
Lot: 210 - Copeland Black Basalt Miniature Model of the Winchester Cathedral Baptismal Font
A Copeland black basalt miniature replica of the 12th-century Romanesque baptismal font in Winchester Cathedral. The unglazed stoneware piece features a square basin decorated with relief-molded scenes from the life of Saint Nicholas and symbolic figures of lions and birds set within beaded roundels. The basin is supported by four outer columns and a larger central column, all resting on a stepped square plinth. The base is incised with a gothic-style inscription reading Font in the Cathedral of Winchester. The underside is impressed with the factory mark COPELAND. This piece features provenance labels from the Rubin Collection and the Zeitlin Collection (MIS 117), as well as a hand-marked Skinner auction tag and a yellow inventory sticker. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 5.75"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 5.75"H Weight: 2.12 lb
Lot: 211 - Wedgwood Black Jasperware Portland Vase
This is a Wedgwood black jasperware stoneware vase in the iconic Portland form. The vessel is designed as a two-handled amphora with a flared rim and tapered neck. It is decorated with applied white bas-relief ornamentation in the sprigged technique. The body features a continuous frieze of neoclassical figures situated under foliage and trees. Two arched handles are attached at the neck and shoulder, with each handle base terminating in a white relief mask. The underside of the vase contains an inset white relief medallion depicting a figure in profile wearing a Phrygian cap, commonly identified as Paris. The base is impressed with the marks WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND. It also bears a circular paper provenance label that reads RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W Weight: 1.75 lb
Lot: 212 - 2pc Wedgwood Black Jasperware Potpourri Urn on a Figurative Atlantes Pedestal Stand
A two-piece Wedgwood black jasperware potpourri urn and stand. This neoclassical cassolette is crafted from fine-grained unglazed stoneware with white bas-relief ornaments applied using the sprigging technique. The domed lid is pierced with circular vents and topped with a finial depicting a seated cherub. The body features a central band of scrolling foliage and flowers, with the shoulder decorated by swags suspended from ram's head masks. The vessel is supported by a separate tripod pedestal base consisting of three classical male figures acting as atlantes. These figures surround a central fluted column and stand upon a triangular base with concave sides and a stylized leaf border. The underside of the urn features a radiating white petal motif. The underside of the base is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD and includes a paper collection sticker for the Rubin-Noll Collection. Dimensions: 7.75"L x 7.75"W x 14.50"H Dimensions: 7.75"L x 7.75"W x 14.50"H Weight: 7.00 lb 11.00oz
Lot: 213 - Wedgwood Black Jasperware Pattern Plaque with Multiple Repeated Cupid Motifs
A square black Jasperware stoneware plaque featuring twenty repeated white bas-relief sprigged figures arranged in a four-by-five grid. Each relief depicts a classical Cupid or cherub in a kneeling position, sharpening an arrow on a grindstone. This type of multi-motif plaque was traditionally used in ceramic factories as a trial piece to test firing conditions or as a pattern plate for decorators to reference specific sprig designs. The reverse is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. Centrally located on the reverse is a small circular white adhesive label for the Rubin Collection and a handwritten alphanumeric sequence E035H18 - 004- in black ink. Accompanying provenance documentation indicates the piece originated from the recent partial closure of the Wedgwood factory in Barlaston. Dimensions: 5.75"L x 0.25"W x 5.75"H. Dimensions: 5.75"L x 0.25"W x 5.75"H Weight: 11.80oz
Lot: 214 - Wedgwood Framed Circular Black Jasperware Plaque, Cupid Sharpening His Arrows
This circular Wedgwood jasperware medallion features a neoclassical sprigged bas-relief scene titled Cupid Sharpening His Arrows. The plaque is composed of white stoneware relief figures applied to a matte black jasper dip ground. The scene shows a winged Cupid kneeling while sharpening an arrow on a stone, with a quiver behind him and a bow at his feet. The reverse of the jasperware piece is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD in block letters, along with an incised letter G and a stylized circular mark. A paper label for the Rubin-Nolte Collection is also present on the back of the ceramic. The plaque is mounted in a textured off-white fabric mat and set into a circular cream-colored frame. The reverse is finished with brown paper and a hanging wire. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 12.00" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 12.00" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 10.80oz
Lot: 215 - Wedgwood Black and White Jasperware Modernist Sgraffito Vase
A Wedgwood Jasperware vase crafted in bicolor black and white stoneware. The vessel features a tapering ovoid body that narrows toward a flat base and opens to a flared white-rimmed neck. The exterior is finished in a matte black slip over a white stoneware body. Decoration is executed in a sgraffito style, with parallel horizontal and sweeping curved lines incised through the black layer to reveal the white body underneath. The abstract design reflects mid-twentieth-century modernist influences. The base of the vase is impressed with the maker's mark WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. Multiple provenance labels are affixed to the underside, including a blue-ink stamp for the Dean and Mary Rockwell Collection (numbered 1053) and a circular label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.25"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.25"H Weight: 1.07 lb
Lot: 216 - Wedgwood Black and White Jasperware Striped Lidded Urn with Dancing Hours Motif
A Wedgwood black and white jasperware lidded urn of Neoclassical form featuring a central frieze of white bas-relief sprigged figures in the Dancing Hours motif. The figures depict classical maidens in flowing robes holding hands and garlands against a matte black ground. The shoulder, lower body, flared stem, and domed lid are decorated with alternating vertical stripes of black and white. The lid is surmounted by a black finial with a beaded white border at the rim. The vessel rests on a square pedestal base ornamented with white floral rosettes and foliate scrolls. This piece is constructed using the jasper dip technique, where a white jasper stoneware body is dipped in black colored slip before the white reliefs are applied. The interior of the urn and lid remains white. The piece features bolted construction, with a threaded metal rod and nut visible through the underside of the base. The underside of the square base bears impressed marks including WEDGWOOD MADE IN ENGLAND. Both the interior of the lid and the underside of the base bear circular white and silver adhesive labels reading RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 10.50"H Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 10.50"H Weight: 2.40 lb
Lot: 217 - Wedgwood Jasperware Dip Limited Edition Ice Pail, The Noble Line of Wedgwood
A large Wedgwood ceramic ice pail from the prestige Noble Line collection. The vessel features a flared urn form set upon a tapering pedestal base. The body is decorated with bold, alternating vertical stripes of black and white, accented by multiple horizontal gilt bands around the rim, midsection, and base. Centered on the front of the vessel is a prominent gilded relief of the Wedgwood family coat of arms, including the motto Obstantia Discindo. The pedestal base is finished in a matte black glaze, detailed with a gilt band and a white bas-relief border around the foot. The underside of the base contains multiple markings. The underside is marked Wedgwood, No. 16, and bears the Rubin Collection silver sticker. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 9.25"W x 12.25"H Dimensions: 9.25"L x 9.25"W x 12.25"H Weight: 9.00 lb
Lot: 218 - Wedgwood Black and White Jasperware Ewer
A Wedgwood black and white jasperware ewer designed in the classical oinochoe form. The vessel features a matte black stoneware body with applied white sprigged bas-relief ornamentation. The structure includes a trefoil-shaped mouth and a slender neck, leading to an ovoid body supported by a circular pedestal foot. A high-arched white handle connects the mouth to the shoulder, terminating in a detailed relief mask at the lower attachment point. The decoration consists of a band of acanthus leaves and stylized palmettes surrounding the shoulder. A central horizontal guilloche band of interlocking circles wraps around the midsection. Below this, laurel leaf swags or festoons are suspended from rosettes and classical masks. The lower portion of the body is decorated with a border of upright stiff leaves, and a foliate band ornaments the foot. The underside of the base features an impressed Wedgwood factory mark. Additionally, the base retains several collector labels, including a circular blue and white sticker from the Spak Collection and a circular sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 3.50"W x 9.50"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 3.50"W x 9.50"H Weight: 12.90oz
Lot: 219 - Wedgwood Black and White Jasperware Circular Cupid Plaque
This circular jasperware plaque by Wedgwood features a finely detailed white stoneware bas-relief depicting a winged Cupid kneeling while stringing his bow. The figure is shown in profile with a quiver of arrows and fluid drapery billowing from his shoulders, set against a matte black jasper ground. The reverse of the ceramic medallion is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD. The plaque is mounted within a circular, textured off-white mat and housed in a thick, round, cream-colored frame. The reverse of the assembly includes a circular paper label for the Rubin-Noid Collection. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 12.00" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 11.40oz
Lot: 220 - Wedgwood Chocolate Brown Dip Jasperware Two-Handled Vase
A Wedgwood Jasperware two-handled pedestal vase featuring a chocolate brown dip body with applied white bas-relief ornamentation. The amphora-style form includes a flared rim with a beaded edge and a neck decorated with acanthus leaf motifs. Two scrolling handles terminate in satyr-mask terminals. The body is adorned with two central oval medallions depicting classical figures in garden settings. Laurel swags are draped between rings and the satyr masks. The lower portion of the body features a radiating petal motif above a pedestal foot with beaded and foliate borders. The underside of the foot is stamped WEDGWOOD. The base retains a circular silver label for the Rubin Collection and a paper auction tag from Skinner numbered 2369 / 109. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 4.50"W x 10.00"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 4.50"W x 10.00"H Weight: 2.30 lb
Lot: 221 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Oil Burner Lamp
A Wedgwood Rosso Antico and black basalt oil burner lamp, circa 1880. This piece is constructed of red unglazed stoneware featuring applied black basalt sprigged reliefs of radiating oak leaves and acorns. The form is inspired by Roman antiquity, characterized by a circular body with a central filling hole, a scrolled handle, and a projecting spout with two wick holes. The base is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD. Provenance documentation on the underside includes a silver Rubin Collection label and a circular Born Collection sticker. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 3.50"W x 2.00"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 3.50"W x 2.00"H Weight: 4.10oz
Lot: 222 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Portland Vase
A Wedgwood Rosso Antico and black basalt stoneware reproduction of the Roman cameo glass Portland Vase. This two-handled amphora features a matte red stoneware body, known as Rosso Antico, decorated with applied black basalt sprigged reliefs. The relief scenes depict classical mythological figures under stylized trees, traditionally interpreted as the story of Peleus and Thetis. The handles are modeled with a twisted rope design and terminate in bearded masks. The underside of the base features an applied relief of a figure wearing a Phrygian cap. A small circular sticker on the base reads RUBIN COLLECTION on the border. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.50"W x 9.25"H Weight: 1.16 lb
Lot: 223 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Neoclassical Ewer
This neoclassical style ewer is produced by the Wedgwood factory in England. It is constructed from fine Rosso Antico red stoneware featuring applied Black Basalt relief decoration, a technique known as sprigging. The vessel is designed in an oinochoe shape with an ovoid body, a narrow neck, and a high scrolled handle. The decorative motifs include neoclassical figures on the body, specifically a muse with a lyre and a figure holding a shepherd crook and a theatrical mask. The lower portion of the body is embellished with a band of acanthus leaves, and a laurel leaf-tip band encircles the neck. The base of the handle is molded with a mask, possibly representing Medusa or a satyr. The underside of the pedestal base is impressed with the Wedgwood factory mark in a semi-circular arrangement. The base also retains two paper labels: a Skinner auction label and a circular Rubin Collection label. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 3.50"W x 9.00"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 3.50"W x 9.00"H Weight: 10.60oz
Lot: 224 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico Kenlock Ware Tall Rope Handled Jug, Dragon Pattern
A tall, cylindrical jug produced by Wedgwood circa 1900, featuring a matte red stoneware body known as Rosso Antico. The vessel is designed with a pinched pouring spout and a distinctive twisted rope-style handle. The interior rim is finished with a contrasting green glaze. The exterior is decorated with hand-painted enamel Chinoiserie motifs from the Dragon pattern within the Kenlock Ware line. Decoration includes a large green and teal dragon with orange accents, multiple Foo Dogs (Chinese guardian lions) in various poses, and a large insect motif near the upper rim. The enamels are applied in a palette of green, teal, orange, purple, and yellow. The base features impressed marks for WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND, an impressed number 12, and an impressed asterisk symbol. A black printed stamp on the underside reads Dragon over Kenlock Ware. This item includes provenance labels for the Rubin Collection and the Earl Buckman Wedgwood collection. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 4.25"W x 7.50"H. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 4.25"W x 7.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb 14.00oz
Lot: 225 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Dancing Hours Centerpiece Bowl
A large footed centerpiece bowl manufactured by Wedgwood. The piece is crafted from Rosso Antico red stoneware with applied Black Basalt decoration. The exterior features a continuous frieze of classical female figures in flowing drapery holding hands, with a laurel leaf garland border along the rim. The underside is decorated with a radial leaf motif in black relief. The base is impressed with the maker's mark WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. The underside retains several collection and auction labels, including a Rubin Collection sticker. Dimensions: 4.00"H x 10.25" dia. Weight: 3.00 lb 10.00oz
Lot: 226 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Jasperware Laurel Leaf Bowl
A circular bowl manufactured by Wedgwood in England, crafted from Rosso Antico, an unglazed red stoneware. The piece features black basalt jasperware sprigged decoration in a classical laurel leaf and berry motif. This ornamentation is applied in two horizontal bands: a prominent garland encircling the upper shoulder and a narrower matching band near the base. The exterior and interior surfaces display a matte terracotta color. The underside of the base is impressed with the WEDGWOOD maker mark and is stamped Made in England. A silver-toned circular provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection is also present on the base. The form is finished with incised horizontal lines near the rim and foot. Dimensions: 4.00"H x 8.00" dia. Dimensions: 4.00"H x 8.00" dia. Weight: 2.16 lb
Lot: 227 - Wedgwood Capri Ware Rosso Antico Cabinet Plate
The central well features a hand-painted composition depicting a pink flower and blue-shaded foliage intertwined with a gilded coronet. This central medallion is encircled by a broad, engine-turned yellow border with a fine-textured pattern. The wide outer rim is decorated with a gilded scrolling vine pattern punctuated by stylized four-petal flowers accented with raised turquoise enamel jeweling. The plate is finished with a gilded rope-twist border at the edge. The reverse is decorated with a hand-painted flowering branch bearing light blue blossoms and buds. The underside bears the impressed mark WEDGWOOD and an incised mark reading Ded. A circular silver and white sticker for the Rubin Collection is present on the reverse alongside a dealer tag. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 8.00" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 8.00" dia. Weight: 12.80oz
Lot: 228 - Archaeological Revival Rosso Antico Teapot
A lidded teapot crafted from red dry-bodied stoneware in the rosso antico style, designed in the late 19th-century Archaeological Revival or Neo-Assyrian taste. The globular body is decorated with a wide matte black band featuring yellow-gold enameled relief scenes of Neo-Assyrian charioteers and cavalrymen, inspired by the archaeological discoveries at Nineveh and Nimrud. The band is framed by thin turquoise enameled lines. The curved spout features molded acanthus leaf decoration at the base, and the loop handle is ornamented with molded scroll motifs, both enhanced with gilded accents. The matching domed lid is topped with a flattened circular finial and decorated with a gilded Greek key border. The base bears an incised capital letter N and includes a provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 5.50"W x 6.75"H Dimensions: 8.00"L x 5.50"W x 6.75"H Weight: 1.11 lb
Lot: 229 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Cachepot
Wedgwood rosso antico and black basalt stoneware cachepot. This cylindrical planter features a terracotta-colored stoneware body decorated with applied black basalt sprigged bas-relief. The neoclassical pattern includes a continuous horizontal band of laurel leaves below the rim and husk swags suspended from circular floral rosettes around the exterior. The base is incised with the marks WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND, HB, and 72. A silver and black sticker for the Rubin Collection is also present on the underside. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 4.50"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 4.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb 3.00oz
Lot: 230 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Birth and Dipping of Achilles Zodiac Plaque
A circular Wedgwood wall plaque featuring a black basalt stoneware body with applied terracotta-colored rosso antico relief decoration. The central circular reserve depicts a Neoclassical scene identified as the birth and dipping of Achilles, showing a seated female figure with an infant and a winged Cupid figure under a palm tree. The central scene is surrounded by a relief-molded border containing the twelve signs of the zodiac. The medallion is mounted on a red fabric ground and housed in a circular, black-finished wooden frame. The reverse of the frame bears a silver foil provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 6.25"L x 6.25"W x 1.00"H. Dimensions: 6.25"L x 6.25"W x 1.00"H Weight: 5.50oz
Lot: 231 - Wedgwood Limited Edition Terracotta and Black Jasperware Teapot
This is a contemporary limited edition teapot manufactured by Wedgwood in England, featuring a black basalt body with terracotta colored applied relief decoration in the jasperware style. The vessel has a globular form with a short tapered spout, a simple loop handle, and a low pedestal foot. It is accompanied by a matching domed lid topped with a spherical finial. The exterior is decorated using the sprigging technique with Neoclassical scenes depicting draped female figures, putti, and stylized trees in contrasting terracotta red clay. The lid features a radiating foliate or palm frond pattern. The base of the teapot is marked with gold printed text stating LIMITED EDITION OF 500. Impressed marks on the base include WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND. Both the teapot base and the underside of the lid bear a circular white provenance sticker for the Robin Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 6.00"W x 6.00"H Dimensions: 9.50"L x 6.00"W x 6.00"H Weight: 2.35 lb
Lot: 232 - Wedgwood Yellow Cane and Black Jasperware Golfing Trophy Vase, WGC 1999 NEC Invitational
A contemporary Wedgwood jasperware footed trophy vase, produced as part of a golf tournament series. The flared beaker-form vessel is crafted in cane yellow jasperware with applied black basalt sprigged decoration. The central motif depicts a group of figures in early 20th-century golfing attire, featuring a central figure in a follow-through swing. A continuous band of grass and reeds decorates the lower portion of the vase. The rim and pedestal foot are highlighted with gilded bands. The underside of the base features gilded lettering related to the 1999 WGC-EMC World Cup and states WGC 1999 NEC INVITATIONAL No 79. in a Limited Edition of 150. Impressed marks on the base include WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND, and the date code 99. The piece includes a provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection and a handwritten inventory tag. Dimensions: 7.50"H x 5.00" dia. Dimensions: 7.50"H x 5.00" dia. Weight: 1.15 lb
Lot: 233 - Wedgwood Black on Primrose Jasperware Lidded Coffee Pot
This lidded coffee pot is crafted in Wedgwood black on primrose jasperware. The vessel features a primrose-colored (cane) ground with black basalt sprigged relief decoration. The pot is designed in a tapered pear form with a prominent spout featuring a leaf motif and a C-scroll handle. The exterior body is decorated with neo-classical figures in relief, including women in classical dress and children, a pattern frequently associated with the Domestic Employment series. The lower section of the body and the domed lid are embellished with a pattern of alternating black and primrose vertical stripes. The interior of the pot and the underside of the lid are composed of black basalt. The base of the pitcher is impressed with the marks WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND, 79, and HB, along with an incised NO 14 and X. The number 79 indicates a production date of 1979. A circular silver-toned adhesive provenance label for the Rubin Collection is adhered to the base. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 5.00"W x 8.75"H Dimensions: 6.50"L x 5.00"W x 8.75"H Weight: 2.02 lb
Lot: 234 - Wedgwood Primrose Yellow and Black Jasperware Dancing Hours Footed Bowl
A Wedgwood tri-color jasperware footed bowl featuring a primrose yellow ground with applied black jasperware relief decoration. The central frieze depicts the Dancing Hours pattern, a neoclassical design showing a continuous ring of dancing female figures. This main decorative band is bordered above by a ring of laurel leaves and below by a foliate border around the base of the bowl. The interior and the underside of the foot are white. The underside of the bowl is stamped with the impressed maker mark WEDGWOOD and features a circular paper provenance sticker for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 9.25"W x 4.50"H. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 9.25"W x 4.50"H Weight: 2.94 lb
Lot: 235 - Wedgwood Primrose Yellow and Black Jasperware Footed Ferner Bowl
A circular tripod bowl, commonly referred to as a ferner or imperial bowl, manufactured by Wedgwood in primrose yellow dipped jasperware with black basalt bas-relief decoration. The exterior body features applied classical figures in various poses, including robed individuals and musicians, separated by stylized trees. A continuous black relief border of oak leaves and acorns encircles the rim. The vessel's interior and three molded feet are finished in white jasperware. The base is impressed with the mark MADE IN ENGLAND. A Skinner auction sticker and a provenance label for the Rubin Collection are also present on base. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 0.50"W x 3.50"H Weight: 1.70oz
Lot: 236 - Wedgwood Primrose Jasperware Biscuit Barrel with Black Basalt Reliefs
This Wedgwood biscuit barrel is crafted from primrose yellow jasperware featuring applied black basalt sprigged reliefs in the Neoclassical style. The cylindrical body is decorated with grapevine and fruit festoons suspended from three lion-mask rings. Interspersed between the swags are classical figures, including a seated mourning figure and another holding a lyre. A continuous band of grapevines and leaves encircles the base. The vessel is fitted with electro-plated nickel silver (EPNS) mounts, comprising a rim, a swing handle, and a domed lid topped with a spherical finial. The underside of the base bears the impressed Wedgwood stamp, the letter A, and a crescent-shaped mark. A circular paper provenance label for the Rubin Collection is attached to the center of the base. The metal rim is stamped with the characters EPNS inside a rectangular border. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 10.00"H. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 10.00"H Weight: 2.60 lb
Lot: 237 - Wedgwood Primrose and Cobalt Blue Jasperware Vase with Removable Flower Frog
A Wedgwood Jasperware vase featuring a primrose yellow dip body with a white interior and cobalt blue bas-relief decoration. The object is a tapered cylindrical vessel with a flared rim and a stepped circular base. It is accompanied by its original removable perforated disk, also known as a flower frog, used for supporting flower stems. The exterior is decorated with fine neoclassical sprigged relief work. The body is divided into three panels by stylized vertical foliate motifs. The relief scenes depict classical figures, including Hercules wrestling the Nemean Lion, a standing female figure holding a cornucopia, and a classical warrior with a shield. A continuous grapevine and leaf border encircles the shoulder, and the base is decorated with an upright acanthus leaf and petal motif. The underside of the base bears the impressed mark WEDGWOOD. The base also carries a circular collector label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 5.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb 1.00oz
Lot: 238 - A Pair of Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Leda and the Swan Urns, ca. 1800
A pair of Wedgwood solid blue jasperware urns, dating to approximately 1800. These neoclassical vases feature a cobalt blue body with white relief-molded decoration. Each urn has an ovoid body with a flared scalloped rim and is supported by an octagonal pedestal base. The handles are modeled as white swans with outstretched wings across the shoulders, a design known as Leda and the Swan. The sprigged decoration includes a rope-twist border at the shoulder, a wide band of stylized palm fronds around the midsection, and a lappet leaf motif at the base of the bowl. The octagonal foot is decorated with a bellflower and foliate border. The construction consists of multiple ceramic components joined by an internal metal rod and nut assembly, which was standard for Wedgwood production of this size and period. The undersides of the bases bear the impressed block capital factory mark WEDGWOOD, along with an impressed W. A circular stamp for the Rubin Collection is present. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.00"W x 10.75"H Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.00"W x 10.75"H Weight: 11.30 lb
Lot: 239 - Wedgwood Jasperware Portland Vase
A two-handled jasperware amphora-shaped vase by Wedgwood, modeled after the Roman glass original known as the Portland Vase. The item is crafted in a deep cobalt Portland Blue matte stoneware with white sprigged bas-relief decoration. The continuous frieze depicts classical mythological scenes featuring male and female figures and a winged Cupid set among trees and architectural motifs. The two curved handles terminate in bearded classical masks at the base. The underside is stamped with the impressed mark WEDGWOOD and carries several labels, including a silver foil provenance sticker for the Rubin Collection, a white circular tag for a 1994 Skinner auction (lot 784), and a yellow inventory tag numbered 1296-15464. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 8.50"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 8.50"H Weight: 2.20 lb
Lot: 240 - Pair of Rare Wedgwood by Eric Owen Blue Jasperware Prototype Bookends
A pair of slip-cast solid light blue Jasperware figural bookends designed by Eric Owen. Each bookend features a high-relief composition of three stylized faces, consisting of a large, elongated central female face flanked below by two smaller, youthful faces with closed eyes. The figures are set upon a rectangular plinth base decorated with a white bas-relief sprigged border of repeating floral and scroll motifs. The reverse of each piece is flat-finished and hand-incised with the name ERIC OWEN. The underside of the base is hollow with three circular apertures. Multiple labels on the reverse provide historical context, identifying the items as Wedgwood prototypes from circa 1960 that were not released for production. Provenance labels trace the pieces to the personal collection of the artist's wife, with additional stickers indicating inclusion in the L. Richard Smith Collection and the Rubin Collection. Auction tags from Skinner and Shapiro are also present. Eric Owen served as the Chief Modeler and Sculptor for Wedgwood from 1946 to 1967. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 2.50"W x 7.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 9.00oz
Lot: 241 - Antique Jasperware Peace and Plenty Commemorative Mug
An antique Jasperware earthenware mug featuring white sprigged relief decoration on a dark brown ground. The central motif depicts a caduceus over two clasped hands flanked by twin cornucopias, positioned above a ribbon inscribed PEACE AND PLENTY. One side includes an oval medallion containing a classical female profile, while the opposite side features the American Eagle from the Great Seal of the United States. A continuous grapevine and leaf frieze encircles the upper rim. The vessel is fitted with an ornate white-glazed foliate scroll handle. The underside retains three labels: a silver circular sticker for the Rubin Collection, a yellow sticker marked A904 WBKI, and a red sticker from the Delaware Antique Show. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 5.00"W x 4.25"H Dimensions: 7.00"L x 5.00"W x 4.25"H Weight: 15.30oz
Lot: 242 - Wedgwood Bert Bentley Solid Light Blue Jasperware Plaque of Diana the Huntress
A rectangular solid light blue jasperware plaque produced by Wedgwood, featuring a white bas-relief depiction of Diana the Huntress. This piece is attributed to the celebrated Wedgwood modeler Bert Bentley (active 1891"1934) and ornamenter Harry Cholerton. The central figure of the goddess Diana is depicted in a classical chiton and boots, wearing a crescent moon crown. She holds a bow in her left hand and a flaming torch in her right. To her left is a seated hound gazing upward, and to her right is a large boar's head resting on a rocky outcrop. The relief carving exhibits fine detail in the anatomical features and the folds of the drapery. The plaque is housed in a black wood frame with a decorative gilt inner border and a dark velvet-covered mat. The reverse of the plaque bears the impressed mark WEDGWOOD in capital letters and a handwritten pencil signature reading H. Cholerton. The back features significant provenance and auction documentation, including a large Skinner auction label identifying the piece as WEDGWOOD BERT BENTLEY SOLID LIGHT JASPER PLAQUE C. 1920 BB45 DIANA THE HUNTRESS. Additional labels include a circular gold sticker for the Zelda Zeitlin Collection and notes indicating the piece was formerly in the collection of Dr. Wolf-Dieter Born. Multiple Skinner auction lot labels and inventory stickers are also present. Dimensions: 13.00"L x 16.50"H Dimensions: 13.00"L x 16.50"W x 1.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb 9.00oz
Lot: 243 - Wedgwood and Bentley Blue Jasperware Oval Plaque of Cupid with Floral Garland
A solid blue jasper dip stoneware oval plaque manufactured during the partnership of Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley. The piece features a white sprigged relief decoration depicting a winged Cupid or putto standing on a textured ground, draped with a heavy floral garland. To the viewer's right is a detailed rose bush with multiple blooms and buds. The reverse side includes three circular firing or vent holes and is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY. Multiple provenance labels are affixed to the reverse, including a circular sticker for The Kanter Collection, a silver foil label for the Rubin Collection dated 2016, a Skinner auction label for sale 2920, lot 495, and a yellow inventory sticker numbered 165020 / 7. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 0.50"W x 3.75"H Dimensions: 3.00"L x 0.50"W x 3.75"H Weight: 3.10oz
Lot: 244 - Wedgwood & Bentley Blue and White Jasperware Oval Hebe and the Eagle Plaque
An 18th-century Wedgwood & Bentley blue jasperware oval plaque depicting Hebe and the Eagle. The neoclassical design is attributed to John Flaxman and was modeled around 1777. The scene depicts Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth, offering a patera to Jupiter in the form of an eagle. The piece is constructed of solid blue jasper with a sprigged white bas-relief decoration. The reverse of the plaque, visible through a circular cutout in the frame backing, is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY, identifying it as a production of the 1769 to 1780 partnership between Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley. The plaque is mounted in an oval molded dark wood frame with a brass suspension ring at the top. The reverse side includes provenance and identification labels from the Rubin Collection and Stephenson's. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 1.00"W x 4.50"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 1.00"W x 4.50"H Weight: 3.40oz
Lot: 245 - Wedgwood Celadon Stoneware Vase with Raised Floral Gilt Decoration
The small vase is crafted in light celadon or seafoam green jasper with a characteristic matte finish. The bulbous body features elaborate raised gilded ornamentation depicting floral swags and ribbons. The neck and foot are further accented with gilded bands, dots, and stylized foliate patterns. The decoration is hand-applied and burnished. The underside of the base features the impressed mark WEDGWOOD. The base also retains a Skinner auction house lot label numbered 164. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 6.00"H Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 6.00"H Weight: 15.00oz
Lot: 246 - 19th Century Wedgwood Sage Green Jasperware Covered Urn
A 19th-century Wedgwood sage green jasperware covered urn featuring classical-style white bas-relief decoration. The vessel is of ovoid form with a tall, waisted neck and is mounted on a separate, attached square pedestal base. It includes a matching domed lid with a spherical finial. The decoration is executed using the sprigging technique, applying white stoneware ornaments to the sage green body. The neck and lower portion of the body feature vertical engine-turned fluting. Two relief-molded ram head handles on the shoulders support heavy floral and foliate festoons. The central body is adorned with two oval medallions containing relief-molded classical figures. The square pedestal base is decorated on each side with white floral and acanthus leaf sprays. The underside of the base features the impressed mark WEDGWOOD. A paper collection label is affixed to the base which reads Wedgwood Jasper Covered Urn ca 1850. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.00"W x 9.50"H Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.00"W x 9.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb 14.00oz
Lot: 247 - Wedgwood Solid Marbled Jasper Covered Vase Signed 2002
This Wedgwood solid marbled jasper covered vase is designed in a classical urn form, featuring a tapered bowl set upon a pedestal stem with a stepped circular foot. It is accompanied by a fitted, domed lid topped with a small, tiered finial. The piece is executed in the agate ware technique, where contrasting blue and white clays are wedged together to create a variegated, marbled pattern that runs through the entire body of the ceramic. The exterior has a matte, unglazed finish characteristic of this stoneware type. The underside of the foot contains multiple marks, including the impressed manufacturer mark WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. It features a hand-signed signature and date in gold-toned script that reads Wedgwood 2002. A circular silver foil provenance sticker for the RUBIN NOLL COLLECTION is present on both the base and the interior of the lid. The item is accompanied by a personal business card for The Lord Wedgwood of Barlaston. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 8.50"H. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 8.50"H Weight: 1.13 lb
Lot: 248 - Wedgwood Greenish-Grey and Blue Egyptian Jasperware Bowl
This Wedgwood jasperware bowl features a greenish-grey stoneware body accented with applied blue relief sprigged decoration in the Egyptian Revival style. The bowl is designed with a flared circular body, a slightly stepped rim, and a low molded pedestal foot. The exterior is ornamented with a continuous blue frieze depicting various Egyptian motifs, such as winged sun disks with cobras (uraeus), seated winged sphinxes, Horus hawks, ankh symbols, and hieroglyphic-inspired figures. The base of the bowl is marked with an impressed WEDGWOOD stamp and a letter B, along with an incised letter J. A handwritten notation on the underside reads c1810, and it includes a provenance label from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 3.25"H x 6.00" dia. Dimensions: 3.25"H x 6.00" dia. Weight: 12.00oz
Lot: 249 - Wedgwood Green Jasperware Plaque Framed, Hercules and Cerberus
This is a framed Wedgwood jasperware plaque featuring a sage green ground with an applied white sprigged decoration in high relief. The central scene depicts the classical mythological subject of Hercules capturing Cerberus, the multi-headed hound of the underworld. The figure of Hercules is shown in a dynamic, muscular pose, using a rope to restrain the beast. The reverse of the plaque bears the impressed factory mark WEDGWOOD, visible through a rectangular aperture in the frame backing. The item features significant provenance indicated by several labels on the reverse, including the Rubin Collection, the Zeitlin Collection, and a Skinner auction tag. The plaque is mounted within a green fabric-covered mat and a wooden frame. The frame is stamped on the reverse with Roma Moulding, 160055, and Made in Italy. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 10"H Dimensions: 7.25"L x 10"H Weight: 2.00 lb 2.10oz
Lot: 250 - Wedgwood Sage Green Jasperware Medusa Plaque
A circular Wedgwood jasperware plaque featuring a high-relief white sprigged decoration of the head of Medusa, modeled after the Medusa Rondanini. The goddess is depicted in a frontal view with wings at her temples and serpents intertwined within her voluminous, curling hair. The relief is applied to a sage green jasperware ground. The medallion is mounted in a square black frame with a gilded inner border and a dark brown velvet mat. The reverse of the frame features a window revealing the impressed factory mark WEDGWOOD on the back of the stoneware. A provenance label on the backing indicates this piece is from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"H. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 15.40oz
Lot: 251 - Wedgwood Tricolor Sage Green Jasperware Campagna Lidded Urn
This Wedgwood tricolor jasperware lidded urn is designed in the neoclassical Campagna form. The piece is constructed from fine stoneware with a matte, unglazed sage green ground. It features white sprigged relief decoration including floral swags suspended from ram's head terminals, laurel leaf borders, and gadrooned detailing on the lower bowl, stem, and lid. Three oval lilac-colored jasper medallions are applied to the body, each depicting a classical scene in white relief. The urn sits on a square pedestal base decorated with a repeating anthemion and palmette frieze. The item consists of three separate components comprising the lid, the body and stem, and the base, all joined by a central metal rod and nut. The underside of the base bears the impressed marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. This piece includes provenance from the Rubin collection. Dimensions: 7.50"L x 7.50"W x 13.25"H Dimensions: 7.50"L x 7.50"W x 13.25"H Weight: 6.02 lb
Lot: 252 - Wedgwood Tri-Color Drabware Vase, circa 1820
This footed urn-form vase is crafted from buff-colored drabware stoneware, a variety of cane jasperware produced by the Wedgwood factory. The exterior features a matte finish decorated with tri-color sprigged relief applications in lilac and white. The body is ornamented with alternating vertical motifs: white stylized floral sprigs and lilac acanthus fronds. A repeating lilac acanthus leaf border encircles the circular pedestal base. The vase is designed with a flared, stepped rim and a glazed interior featuring a faint green tint. The underside of the base bears the impressed uppercase mark WEDGWOOD. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 5.00"H Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 5.00"H Weight: 10.70oz
Lot: 253 - Wedgwood Four-Color Jasperware Basket Attributed to Thomas Lovatt
A Wedgwood four-color jasperware basket featuring a squat, globular body with a flared, scalloped rim. The exterior is finished in a blue jasper dip ground and decorated with applied white relief in the form of flowering prunus branches and vertical geometric bands. Four rectangular plaques in lilac-grey jasper are set into the sides, each displaying a raised neoclassical scene featuring putti. The four-ribbed handle is finished in white and lilac-grey, meeting at a central foliate boss. The interior is finished in white. The base features an impressed Wedgwood mark and several historical collection labels, including a blue and white Shinderman Collection sticker numbered 199, a silver Rubin Collection sticker, an institutional label from the Institute of Fine Arts W.S.N.Y. dated 1982, and a paper label stating: Wedgwood Four Color Basket Attributed to Thomas Lovatt c. 1860. Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 3.75"H Weight: 8.00oz
Lot: 254 - Framed Set of Three Wedgwood Light Blue Jasperware and Cut Steel Button Groups
This set features three circular arrangements of Wedgwood light blue jasperware buttons and medallions. Each group is centered by a larger medallion with a radiating foliate pattern, encircled by ten smaller circular buttons with daisy-like motifs and beaded edges. The pieces are made from light blue jasperware with white bas-relief application. Each small button is adorned with a faceted cut steel stud, and the central medallions feature radiating cut steel wire accents. The set is professionally mounted against a dark green fabric mat in a giltwood frame with a rope-twist border. Documentation on the reverse includes a Fleckenstein Gallery label noting provenance from the Chellis, Knowles, and Rubin collections. Also present are two Edward L. Knowles Collection stickers, one with inventory number 0117, a Skinner auction tag, and a photocopied article titled Cut Steel Settings For Wedgwood Buttons and Jewelry from a 1978 seminar. Frame: Approximately 10 x 14 inches. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 1.25"W x 7.75"H Dimensions: 11.00"L x 1.25"W x 7.75"H Weight: 1.68 lb
Lot: 255 - 14K Gold Wedgwood Jasperware Watch-Face Brooch Pendant with Diamond Accent
A circular 14 karat yellow gold brooch by Wedgwood, designed with a watch-face motif. The centerpiece features a blue and light blue floral design on jasperware, accented with a single round-cut diamond at the center. This is surrounded by a ring of black Roman numerals on a white enamel ground. An outer decorative border consists of gold-tone scrollwork over white enamel, all contained within a twisted rope-textured gold rim. The reverse features a horizontal pin with a revolving safety clasp and two small gold bails at the top, allowing the piece to function as a pendant. The underside is stamped Wedgwood and 14K, accompanied by the maker mark initials PR . Provenance is indicated by a silver circular sticker for the Rubin Collection and a white circular auction tag from Skinner with handwritten numbers 2180 and 47. Dimensions: 1.25" dia. Weight: 10.00g
Lot: 256 - 3pc Wedgwood and Bentley Black Basalt Intaglios
A trio of oval black basalt intaglios produced during the partnership of Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley, dating to the late 18th century. Crafted from fine-grained, unglazed black stoneware, each piece features a classical subject in low relief for cabinet display or as a seal. The first intaglio depicts a standing classical male figure leaning against a fluted column, the second features a profile bust of a classical female figure with detailed braided hair, and the third shows a draped figure standing before a pedestal or altar with foliage. The reverse of each piece features impressed marks, with two marked WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY and one marked W & B alongside their respective catalog numbers. The items are presented in a clear octagonal plastic case bearing a label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 0.75"L x 0.25"W x 0.75"H Weight: 0.50oz
Lot: 257 - Wedgwood Enamel Decorated Jasperware Medallion of Queen Elizabeth I, ca. 1800
An oval Wedgwood jasperware medallion featuring a high-relief portrait of Queen Elizabeth I. The three-quarter profile bust depicts the monarch in a regal crown over curled hair, wearing a prominent pleated ruff collar, a jeweled necklace with a pendant, and an elaborately patterned bodice. The medallion is crafted from blue and white matte-finished ceramic, with the relief sections further detailed with hand-painted enamels in flesh tones, red, and gold. The reverse is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD and bears the hand-incised inscription Q. Elizabeth. The back displays several provenance labels, including stickers for the Rubin Collection and the Shinderman Collection, as well as a paper identification label dated ca. 1800. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 1.00"W x 5.00"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 1.00"W x 5.00"H Weight: 4.40oz
Lot: 258 - Wedgwood Jasperware Seal Pendant with Gold Plated Mounts
A miniature Wedgwood jasperware pendant of tapered, teardrop form. The body is executed in cobalt blue jasper dip and ornamented with finely detailed white bas-relief classical vignettes. One side depicts a putto riding a lion, while the reverse features a standing female figure with a bird. These scenes are bordered by horizontal bands of rope-twist and stylized acanthus or laurel petal motifs. The circular base of the vessel serves as a fob seal, featuring a deep blue jasperware intaglio carving of two classical figures in profile. The pendant is surmounted by a gold plated metal screw-top cap with a rounded finial and an articulated suspension bail, allowing it to be worn as a pendant or attached to a jewelry chain. Dimensions: 1.75"L x 0.75"W Dimensions: 1.75"L x 0.75"W Weight: 10.80g
Lot: 259 - A Pair of 14K Gold Wedgwood Egyptian Terracotta on Black Jasperware Earrings
A matched pair of Wedgwood jasperware drop earrings in the Egyptian Revival style, set in 14 karat gold. Each earring features a circular black jasperware disc with a terracotta-colored bas-relief. One medallion depicts the profile of Queen Nefertiti wearing a flat-topped crown, while the other depicts a pharaoh in profile, wearing a pschent crown and holding a flail. The discs are housed in 14 karat gold frames and suspended from 14 karat gold ball studs with post backings for pierced ears. The reverse of each jasperware disc is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD MADE IN ENGLAND and the code C 75, indicating production in 1975. Tested with Thermal Scientific Metal Analyzer. Dimensions: 0.75"L x 0.75"W. Dimensions: 0.75"L x 0.75"W Weight: 0.20oz
Lot: 260 - Early Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Hazeldene
A small bowl-shaped vase featuring scenic landscape; green sky, blue field, and green-blue trees. Signed by William Moorcroft. Artist: William Moorcroft Dimensions: 5"W x 3"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 261 - Moorcroft Vase, Claremont, Signed
Striking Moorcroft Claremont vase with a bold, organic design showcasing large red and lime green mushroom forms against rich blue and green backgrounds. The rounded body is finished in a soft, mottled green glaze, creating a lush forest like feel. The interior features a glossy teal wash that complements the exterior tones beautifully. Moorcroft backstamp. William Moorcroft signature. Dimensions: 10.25"H x 9.25" dia. Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 262 - Moorcroft Pottery Pomegarante Vase
A charming Moorcroft vase featuring the timeless Pomegranate pattern. This hand decorated piece highlights Moorcroft's signature craftsmanship, with vibrant depictions of pomegranates and berries in bold reds, purples, and yellows against a deep blue background. The vase has a curvaceous form with a slightly flared rim, emphasizing its elegant silhouette. Moorcroft marked. Artist signed. Artist: William Moorcroft Dimensions: 7"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 263 - Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Wisteria
Baluster shaped vase colored in plum and cream with fruits and leaves on a cobalt blue background. Moorcroft signature on base. Dimensions: 4"W x 8"H Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 1.6 lbs.
Lot: 264 - Moorcroft Macintyre Florian Ware Vase, Poppy
Featuring the iconic Poppy pattern, this vase highlights Moorcroft's early craftsmanship with its intricate floral motifs in shades of blue and green against a pale ground. The elongated form with a flared base and neck exhibits the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Moorcroft signature and Macintyre backstamp mark on base. Dimensions: 4"W x 12"H Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 2.3 lbs.
Lot: 265 - Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Big Poppy With Grapes
This earthenware vessel is of ovoid form, with a short neck and a slightly flared rim. The decoration is executed using tube-lining and hand-painted underglaze techniques. The design features large poppy blossoms in shades of red and orange with dark centers, accented by five-petal flowers and stylized foliage in green and teal. The floral motif is set against a mottled ground that transitions from olive-yellow ochre at the shoulder to deep cobalt blue at the base and interior rim. The underside is marked Moorcroft. Dimensions: 4"W x 6"H
Lot: 266 - Moorcroft Pottery Pansy Vase
A stunning Moorcroft vase featuring the vibrant Pansy pattern. This hand painted piece displays vivid red and purple pansies with soft green leaves, set against a deep cobalt blue background. The vase boasts a classic ovoid shape, with a wide, rounded body that tapers slightly toward the base and neck, finishing with a gently flared rim. This timeless design highlights Moorcroft's exceptional craftsmanship and artistry, making it a prized addition to any fine pottery collection. Moorcroft marked. Artist signed. Artist: William Moorcroft Dimensions: 7.5"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 267 - Moorcroft Pottery for Liberty and Co. Florian Ware Large Double-Handle Vase
This Art Nouveau period earthenware vessel was designed by William Moorcroft and features the Florian Ware pattern. The form is a tall, tapered cylindrical vase with two small, stylized loop handles positioned near the upper rim. The decoration is executed using a tube-lined slip-trailed technique with hand-painted underglaze colors. The floral composition consists of stylized blooms on elongated, sinuous stems in a color palette of cobalt blue, teal, ochre-yellow, and deep green against a pale sage green ground. The interior rim and handles are finished in a mottled teal-blue glaze. The base of the vase bears an underglaze green stamp reading MADE FOR LIBERTY & Co. Signed by William Moorcroft. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 4.00"W x 11.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 0.30oz
Lot: 268 - Moorcroft Macintyre Florian Peacock Feather Vase with Sterling Silver Rim
Features a baluster form embellished with an intricate peacock feather motif executed in the tube line technique. The sterling silver rim designed by James Dixon & Sons. Hallmarked "J D & S", along with the crown, lion, and h. Signed W Moorcroft "des". James Macintyre Florian Ware backstamp. Total weight of sterling silver and porcelain: 234 g. Artist: William Moorcroft Dimensions: 3"W x 5.5"H Date or Era: c. 1898 - 1905 Manufacturer or Brand: James Macintyre Country of Origin: England
Lot: 269 - Moorcroft Macintyre Green and Gold Florian Ware Vase
A William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co. 'Green and Gold' Florian Ware baluster vase constructed from glazed earthenware. The exterior features hand-decorated tube-lined forget-me-nots and foliage in green and blue tones, finished with gold gilding. The underside is signed W. Moorcroft, and bears the James Macintyre backstamp. Dimensions: 7"H Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 9 oz.
Lot: 270 - Moorcroft Pottery Small Flambe Vase, Leaf & Berry
The compact form is richly enhanced by Moorcroft's distinctive flambe glaze, creating deep, luminous red tones that subtly graduate across the surface. The tube-lined decoration features stylized leaves and berries, adding texture and contrast beneath the high-gloss finish. The underside is marked with the Moorcroft England backstamp. Dimensions: 2.75"H Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 6 oz.
Lot: 271 - Moorcroft Pottery by Beverley Wilkes Twin Handled Vase, Cetona
Moorcroft, limited edition 98 of 200, vase features a Mediterranean village scene with prominent clock tower. The tube-lined design is colored in blue, green, yellow and ochre. Moorcroft backstamp along with artist signature and date are on base. Dimensions: 6.5"W x 10.5"H Date or Era: 2000 Edition Number and/or Size: 98 of 200 Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 3.1 lbs.
Lot: 272 - Moorcroft Pottery by Paul Hilditch Vase, Clovelly
The Moorcroft "Clovelly" pattern is a notable limited-edition design created by Paul Hilditch, often featuring detailed scenes of the Devonshire fishing village, including its cobbled streets, cottages, and harbor. This vase, number 38 of 100, depicts the village in hand-painted, tube-lined decoration. The underside bears the Moorcroft stamp, Paul Hilditch's signature, and the limited-edition number. Dimensions: 5.25"W x 9.25"H Date or Era: 2013 Edition Number and/or Size: 38 of 100
Lot: 273 - Moorcroft Pottery by William John Moorcroft Trial Dragon Vase
Exceptional pottery vase featuring a striking decoration of a coiled dragon wrapping completely around. This tube lined dragon designed in vibrant red, orange, and yellow hues and set against a black ground. Signed "WM" and dated "7.11.86" to the base. Moorcroft backstamp. Artist: William John Moorcroft Dimensions: 7.5"W x 10"H Date or Era: 1986 Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 274 - Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Dragon
Gorgeous art pottery vase of baluster form, decorated with a coiling dragon rendered in glaze tones of ochre, green, and coral. The creature's scaled body encircling the vessel with pronounced claws and an open-mouthed expression, set against a cream ground. Moorcroft foil label and backstamp. Dimensions: 7.5"W x 10"H Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 275 - Moorcroft Limited Edition Pottery Vase, Eagle Owl
A large Moorcroft earthenware vase in the Eagle Owl pattern, designed by Sally Tuffin. This limited edition piece features an ovoid baluster form with a short, slightly flared neck and a recessed base. The exterior is decorated using the traditional tubelining technique, depicting a large eagle owl with detailed orange and brown plumage perched among green oak leaves and acorns against a nighttime background. The background consists of a graduated color wash ranging from deep midnight blue at the top to a lighter cerulean at the base. The reverse side displays a yellow crescent moon positioned above trailing oak foliage. The base is impressed with the marks MOORCROFT and MADE IN ENGLAND. Hand-painted markings in green pigment include the limited-edition number 385 / 500 and the WM monogram. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 7.00"W x 12.50"H
Lot: 276 - Moorcroft Pottery by Anji Davenport Vase, Elegy
A limited-edition Moorcroft vase, "Elegy," designed by Anji Davenport in 1997. This example is numbered 235 of just 350 produced and features a beautifully rendered barn owl set within a tranquil countryside landscape. Created for B&W Thornton, the design is executed in rich, atmospheric tones and draws inspiration from Thomas Gray's poem "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard." The underside is marked by Moorcroft and signed by Anji Davenport. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 10.50"H Weight: 2.00 lb 10.30oz
Lot: 277 - Moorcroft Pottery by Carole Lovatt 2004 Connoisseur Collection Miniature Vase, Eustoma - Purple & Yellow
The 2004 Moorcroft Connoisseur Collection, launched in June of that year, showcases high quality tube lined art pottery, often distinguished by intricate floral designs set against rich, dark glazes. Among the designs featured, "Eustoma" draws inspiration from the plant, native to the warm regions of the southern United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and northern South America. This miniature vase is decorated in the traditional Moorcroft tube lining technique, depicting Eustoma blooms in shades of purple and yellow, carefully enhanced with hand painted detail. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed mark, with "The Connoisseur Collection June 2004" handwritten. Dimensions: 2.75"W x 3.25"H
Lot: 278 - Moorcroft Pottery by Sian Leeper and Sharon Austin Vase, Frosted Hollow
Designed by Sian Leeper and Sharon Austin, this ceramic vase features a tubelined landscape of rolling hills and a village situated between valleys under a dark blue sky with a white crescent moon. The underside is marked with the Moorcroft impressed stamp and bears the original signatures of both Leeper and Austin. Artist: Sian Leeper and Sharon Austin Dimensions: 5.25"W x 11"H Date or Era: 2000 Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 2.4 lbs.
Lot: 279 - Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Holly Hatch
This ceramic vessel is decorated with a continuous motif of deciduous trees and holly shrubs bearing red berries. The botanical pattern is applied with high density across the exterior surface, utilizing a palette that includes distinct red pigments for the fruit. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed stamp. Dimensions: 5"W x 12"H Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 3 lbs.
Lot: 280 - Moorcroft Limited Edition Prestige Vase, Isle Royale, Wolves
Stunning tall vase with image of grey wolves in the wintry woods in cobalt blue, green and tan coloration. Moorcroft stamp. Signed Anji Davenport. Dimensions: 16"H x 8" dia Date or Era: 2002 Edition Number and/or Size: 72 of 100 Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 281 - Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Lions Den
Late 20th century Moorcroft "Lions Den" vase, a rare, limited edition example, numbered 34 of 50. This crafted ceramic piece features classic tube-lined decoration against a rich, mottled cobalt blue glaze. One side is adorned with a stylized lion rampant in warm tones of orange and cream, while the reverse displays a heraldic shield inscribed "LIONS DEN," surmounted by a lion head crest. The underside is marked with the Moorcroft stamp. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 10.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 5.50oz
Lot: 282 - William Moorcroft Persian Ware Floral Vase
A single ceramic vase attributed to William Moorcroft, executed in the Persian Ware pattern. The form features a squat, bulbous body transitioning into a long, slender neck that terminates in a wide, flared trumpet mouth. The Moorcroft floral vase is decorated using high-fired glazes over tubelining, characteristic of the Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts style. The decoration depicts large, stylized floral elements in shades of deep blue, maroon, pink, and green set against a creamy white ground. The rim and base are finished in a contrasting sage green glaze. The underside of the foot is marked with a painted green signature, likely W. Moorcroft, alongside impressed factory stamps reading MOORCROFT / BURSLEM / ENGLAND / 64. Dimensions: 7.00"W x 10.25"H
Lot: 283 - Moorcroft Pottery by Rachel Bishop Vase, Scarlet Cloud
A large, limited edition vessel of tall ovoid form. Patterned in tube lined technique with layered pink and purple poppies rising amid pale green foliage beneath a vibrant turquoise sky scattered with golden seed heads. Artist signed, dated "2002", and numbered to underside. Moorcroft backstamp. Artist: Rachel Bishop Dimensions: 6.75"W x 14.25"H Date or Era: 2002 Edition Number and/or Size: 274 of 350 Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 284 - Moorcroft Pottery by Philip Gibson Vase, Swaledale
The vase is decorated in the traditional tube lining technique, presenting a detailed wraparound pastoral landscape. The scene depicts a shepherd in a long black coat overseeing a flock of Yorkshire Swaledale sheep, accompanied by a seated black and white sheepdog. Above, the sky transitions from blue to warm orange tones, framed by overhanging oak branches with green acorns. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed stamp and the mark of Philip Gibson. Dimensions: 6.5"W x 9.25"H
Lot: 285 - Moorcroft Pottery by Paul Hilditch and Anji Davenport Prestige Vase, The Park
The limited edition vessel, numbered 50 of 100, is a tall, slender bottle-form vase with a flared rim and a bulbous lower body resting on a narrow circular foot. The earthenware body is decorated using the signature tube-lined and hand-painted technique. The continuous 360-degree landscape depicts an urban park scene in autumn, featuring a central tiered fountain, a formal wrought-iron fence, and tall architectural buildings in the background. Figures are shown walking dogs, including a group of Dalmatians, a poodle, and a bull terrier. The scene is framed by stylized trees with vibrant orange and red leaves against a cream-colored ground. The underside is Moorcroft marked and artist signed. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 16.50"H Weight: 4.00 lb 0.80oz
Lot: 286 - Moorcroft Pottery by Kerry Goodwin Prestige Vase, Town of Flowers
The earthenware vessel, edition 93, is shaped in a tall, waisted trumpet form with a flared rim and a stepped pedestal base. The decoration is applied using the tube-lining technique, featuring raised slip outlines with hand-painted underglaze colors beneath a high-gloss glaze. The pattern depicts stylized white architectural structures and tall, vertical stems of tulips in shades of pink, crimson, and purple, all set against a deep navy-blue ground. The foreground contains green geometric elements. The base of the vase is marked with the impressed factory name Moorcroft and is artist signed. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 8.75"W x 18.25"H Weight: 8.00 lb 12.40oz
Lot: 287 - Moorcroft Pottery by Anji Davenport Vase, Winter's Feed
The vase showcases a continuous raised depiction of a rural winter scene, prominently featuring Highland cattle foraging through snow beside a classic green Land Rover. The landscape includes bare trees, country cottages, daffodils, and fencing, evoking a quintessential countryside setting. This imagery is framed by a gradient background that transitions from light blue and white at the top to a deeper sky blue at the rim. Executed in tubelined slip with richly colored underglaze tones - a hallmark of Moorcroft craftsmanship - the piece bears the Moorcroft impressed stamp along with the artist's markings. Artist: Anji Davenport Dimensions: 4.5"W x 8.25"H Date or Era: 2009 Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 288 - Moorcroft Macintyre Florian Ware Biscuit Barrel, Poppy
A James Macintyre and Co Florian Ware biscuit barrel designed by William Moorcroft in the Poppy pattern. This bulbous ceramic jar is decorated using the tubelining technique, featuring stylized floral motifs and foliate scrolls in shades of cobalt and cornflower blue against a pale blue ground. The piece is fitted with silver-plated metal mounts, including a rim, a circular lid with a stepped finial, and a swinging bail handle. The underside displays a red printed Florian Ware backstamp for Jas. Macintyre and Co Ld, Burslem, England. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 8.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb
Lot: 289 - Moorcroft Pottery by Emma Bossons Lidded Biscuit Barrel, Toadstool Carnival
A 2009 limited edition 159 out of 200, the jar is constructed of fine earthenware with a square body, two integral side handles, and a coordinating lid featuring a central loop handle. The decoration is executed using the tube-lining technique and hand-painted with high-gloss glazes. The design depicts a botanical scene of mushrooms and spiders, featuring various fungi species and a spiderweb motif on the lid. The background glaze transitions from a deep cobalt blue at the base to an amber-yellow at the top. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed stamp. Signed by Emma Bossons. Dimensions: 5.75"L x 3.5"W x 4.5"H
Lot: 290 - Moorcroft Collectors' Club by Rachel Bishop 2005 Pin Dish, Triple Choice
The circular dish is crafted using the tube-lining technique and hand-painted with underglaze colors before being finished with a clear glossy glaze. The central motif consists of a cluster of pansies in shades of blue, violet, orange, and yellow with green foliage, set against a dark cobalt blue ground. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed mark. Marked M.C.C. 2005. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.75" dia. Weight: 5.60oz
Lot: 291 - Moorcroft Pottery by Shirley Hayes and Kerri Goodwin Pin Dish, Saadian
The piece features the Saadian pattern, which is decorated using the tube-lining technique with raised slip outlines. The stylized floral motif is hand-painted with translucent glazes in shades of burnt orange, deep purple, and cobalt blue against a bright cerulean, blue ground. The central design is framed by green leaves and a dark teal-green border. The underside bears the Moorcroft and Shirley Hayes marks. Signed by Kerri Goodwin. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.75" dia. Weight: 5.00oz
Lot: 292 - Moorcroft Collectors' Club by Rachel Bishop 2006 Pin Dish, New Forest
The circular dish features tube-lined landscape decoration depicting three stylized trees with dark green and deep purple foliage. The background is rendered in graduated shades of orange and yellow to suggest a sunset, set against a foreground and border of deep navy-blue glaze. The glazes are translucent and high gloss. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed mark. Marked M.C.C. 2006. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.75" dia. Weight: 5.00oz
Lot: 293 - Moorcroft Pottery Shallow Bowl, Pomegranate on Ochre
This is a Moorcroft Pottery shallow bowl or plate featuring the Pomegranate pattern, an iconic design by William Moorcroft. The circular glazed earthenware form is decorated using the tubelining technique, also known as slip-trailing, to create raised outlines for the hand-painted pomegranates, berry clusters, and autumnal leaves. The central well and outer border are finished in a mottled dark ocher and olive-green glaze. The underside bears the Moorcroft mark. Dimensions: 1.25"H x 8.50" dia. Weight: 15.40oz
Lot: 294 - Pair of Moorcroft Pottery Small Plates, Eventide
This pair of small circular earthenware plates features the Eventide pattern, a design by William Moorcroft for Moorcroft Pottery. The decoration is executed using the tube-lining technique, depicting stylized trees in shades of green and ochre set against a sunset sky that transitions from deep red orange at the horizon to a lighter golden-orange. The foreground is rendered as a dark blue-green landscape. The surfaces are finished with a high-gloss lead glaze. Each piece bears an impressed factory mark on the underside consisting of MOORCROFT in an arc above a straight-line reading MADE IN ENGLAND. Dimensions: 0.50"H x 5.50" dia. Weight: 12.50oz
Lot: 295 - Moorcroft Pottery by Emma Bossons Floral Motif Pin Dish, Cornflower
The limited edition, 20 of 75, piece is constructed of earthenware and features the factory's signature tube-lined decoration technique. The design depicts a stylized floral motif with a large flower in shades of cerulean and cobalt blue, featuring a textured deep purple and red center. The foliage is rendered in shades of green and orange red against a cream-colored ground. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed mark. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.75" dia. Weight: 4.75oz
Lot: 296 - Moorcroft Pottery by Philip Gibson Pin Dish, Inglewood
The circular dish features a central tube-lined bird motif, depicting a goldcrest among stylized autumn leaves in shades of green, yellow, and orange. The decoration is executed with hand-painted polychrome glazes against a deep cobalt blue ground. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed mark. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.75" dia. Weight: 4.80oz
Lot: 297 - Moorcroft for Liberty & Co. King George V and Queen Mary Mug
A William Moorcroft commemorative mug for Liberty & Co. to mark the 1911 coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. The exterior features tubelined depictions of the royal crown, orb, and emblems, alongside national floral motifs including the rose and thistle. The base bears the printed inscription "From Mr & Mrs Lasenby Liberty," identifying its origin as a gift from the Liberty family. Dimensions: 4.5"W x 4"H Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 9 oz.
Lot: 298 - Dennis China Works by Sally Tiffin Miniature Vase, Polar Bear
A contemporary studio ceramic cabinet vase produced by Dennis China Works in Somerset, England. This earthenware piece features a bulbous form with a tapered neck and flared rim. The hand-painted decoration depicts a polar bear within an Arctic landscape, accented by white snowflakes. The design employs slip-trailing and sgraffito techniques to create textured outlines against a graduated blue wash background. The underside of the base contains several hand-painted marks including DCW for the factory, the date code 2001 E, the decorator mark RMc for Rory McClelland, and the designation No. 12. The piece is signed by Sally Tiffin and Richard Dennis, featuring the vertical S.T.DES mark and a stylized monogram. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 3.00"W x 3.25"H
Lot: 299 - Dennis China Works by Sally Tuffin Barrel Vase, African Elephant, Signed
Limited edition number 1, signed by Sally Tuffin. The vase features a tapered cylindrical ovoid form with a slightly flared rim. The decoration consists of a continuous frieze of African elephants, created with slip-trailed or incised outlines that provide a raised relief effect. The piece is finished in a high-gloss glaze that transitions from an olive green tone at the rim to deep, mottled blacks and browns on the body. The elephants are detailed with cream-colored tusks and small red-accented eyes. The underside is marked with the Dennis China Works impressed stamp and Sally Tuffin's signature in golden-colored ink. Dimensions: 6.5"W x 7.25"H
Lot: 300 - Dennis China Works Sally Tuffin Earthenware Trial 1 Vase, Panda 2007
This is a Dennis China Works glazed earthenware trial vase featuring a panda pattern. Designed by Sally Tiffin and Richard Dennis, this piece represents a prototype for the studio's animal series. The small, bulbous vessel is decorated with three repeating panda faces executed in a tubelining technique. The raised clay outlines are hand-painted with cream and charcoal-black glazes, while the interior and rim feature a dark, glossy finish. The base is marked with handwritten underglaze inscriptions including DCW, CW TRIAL 1, 2007 ST. DES, a lowercase k, and a stylized monogram. These marks confirm the piece as a first trial produced in 2007. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 3.00"W x 3.50"H
Lot: 301 - Dennis China Works Sally Tuffin Miniature Vase, Lion
This Dennis China Works lidded vase features the Mr. T Lion pattern, designed by Sally Tuffin and signed by Richard Dennis. The piece is constructed of glazed earthenware and decorated using a hand-applied tube-lined technique, which creates raised outlines for the design. The form is ovoid with a short, flared neck. The decoration consists of a stylized, wrap-around lion face in a palette of cream, gray, and black, accented by bright blue eyes and a turquoise-blue band at the base. The underside of the vase bears several marks, including the impressed characters DCW, 2002, CW, and F. Hand-inscribed marks in black underglaze include S.T. des, a stylized FB monogram, and No. 12. Height: 3.25 inches (8.25 cm). Dimensions: 3.00"L x 3.00"W x 3.50"H
Lot: 302 - Dennis Chinaworks Sally Tiffin Miniature Pottery Vase, Penguins
A small, bulbous-bodied ceramic vase produced by Dennis Chinaworks. The piece is constructed of glazed earthenware featuring hand-painted tube-lined decoration. The design consists of a continuous frieze depicting a colony of penguins rendered in black, white, and orange glazes. The background graduates from a deep cobalt blue at the rim to a lighter sky blue, set above a speckled gray and white ground representing ice. The unglazed base is marked in black paint with DCW, No. 1 RMc, a KW monogram, 2010L, and S.T. des. These marks indicate the vase was designed by Sally Tiffin and Ruth McKeand, decorated by Kim Wigley, and produced in 2010. This item is designated as number 1 in the production sequence. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 3.00"W x 3.00"H Weight: 3.50oz
Lot: 303 - Dennis Chinaworks Sally Tuffin Angel Prestige Limited Edition Vase
Masterfully executed studio pottery vessel designed by Sally Tuffin after William Morris in a limited edition. The vase features ethereal angelic figures, each adorned with golden wings and medieval robes, playing musical instruments such as the harp and a portative organ. These serene angels are set against a foliage ground; fruited trees with bright green leaves. Signed S. T. des After W. M. Dennis Chinaworks backstamp. Artist: Sally Tuffin Dimensions: 8"W x 11.5"H Date or Era: 2003 Edition Number and/or Size: 21 of 30 Manufacturer or Brand: Dennis Chinaworks Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Lot: 304 - Dennis Chinaworks Sally Tuffin Design Puffins Bud Vase 2007
A contemporary studio pottery bud vase from Dennis Chinaworks, designed by Sally Tuffin, and dated 2007. The cylindrical, barrel-form vessel is executed in a high-gloss, colorful glaze. The decoration features highly stylized depictions of two Atlantic puffins set against a graduated background of yellow, teal, and green. The decoration utilizes a technique similar to tube-lining or cloisonne ceramic work, creating defined outlines for the colorful enamel sections. The base is unglazed and bears several impressed and handwritten marks, including the impressed initials DCW and CW, the impressed date 2007, and the handwritten inscriptions S.T.des, H Wood, and No 10. Dimensions: 3.25"H Weight: 3.00oz
Lot: 305 - Royal Doulton Flambe Sung Fish Vase
A Royal Doulton Flambe Sung vase showcasing a rich red glaze enhanced by hand-painted underwater imagery. This bulbous-form vase features a slender, tapered neck and a vibrant flambe finish that blends deep crimson with flowing orange and plum accents. One side presents a bold depiction of a large fish head emerging from stylized aquatic foliage in shades of blue and purple, while four smaller fish circle the neck above. The underside is marked with the Royal Doulton Flambe Sung hallmark, the artist's surname, and numbered No. 1285. Artist: Charles Noke and Arthur Eaton Dimensions: 5.75"W x 8.5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 306 - Royal Doulton Sung Flambe Ceramic Vase with Hand Painted Iris Motif
This Royal Doulton vase is a prestige piece from the Sung Flambe series, featuring an ovoid body with a narrow, upright neck. Constructed of glazed earthenware, the vessel showcases a complex transmutation glaze technique developed by Art Director Charles Noke. The glaze transitions from a vibrant, deep red at the shoulder to dark charcoal and navy tones toward the base. The exterior is decorated with hand-painted iris blossoms and elongated leaf forms executed in dark pigments, reflecting Art Nouveau and early Art Deco stylistic influences. The underside of the base features a black printed factory mark consisting of a lion standing atop a crown over a circular emblem with the words Royal Doulton and England, positioned above the word Flambe. Handwritten marks in black glaze include the signature Noke, the series designation Sung, and the artist initials JH with two small dots. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 10.00"H
Lot: 307 - Royal Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau Stoneware Vase by Emily E. Stormer
This glazed stoneware vase was produced by Royal Doulton at the Lambeth studios in London, England. The vessel features a baluster-form body with a slightly flared cylindrical neck and a tapered base. The exterior is decorated in a characteristic Art Nouveau style, organized into vertical panels divided by raised, beaded borders. The alternating panels display stylized, fan-like floral motifs with layered petals in relief and scrolling acanthus leaf patterns. The color palette consists of earthy tones including chocolate brown, olive green, cream, and ochre, all set against a stippled buff background. The neck and foot are finished in a deep teal blue glaze with impressed circular geometric motifs. The base of the vase bears several marks including an impressed circular Doulton Lambeth England stamp, an impressed rosette, and the number 2983. Marks include the initials EES for the artist Emily E. Stormer, the letter H, r, and MA. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 3.25"W x 11.00"H Weight: 2.14 lb
Lot: 308 - Pair of Royal Worcester by James Stinton Bone China Cabinet Vase, Pheasants
Elegant pair of Royal Worcester bone china cabinet vases, each finely hand-painted with pheasant scenes by noted artist James Stinton (1870"1961), whose work is highly sought after by collectors. Each vase features richly detailed game bird decoration set against a naturalistic landscape, with gilt accents and classic Royal Worcester form. Both examples are signed by J. Stinton, underscoring their quality and authenticity. A desirable matched pair of English porcelain cabinet pieces, ideal for collectors of fine Royal Worcester and sporting art ceramics. Dimensions: 5.25"H Date or Era: Early 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Worcester Country of Origin: England Weight: 4 oz.
Lot: 309 - 1924 Hand Painted Belleek Porcelain Mug by Charles S. Chapman
This tapered porcelain mug is a hand-painted example of American Belleek produced on a blank from the Willets Manufacturing Company. The body is decorated with three distinct woodland scenes, each contained within pale green Rococo-style scroll and floral borders. The first panel depicts a frog resting beneath a willow tree with blue-green foliage. The second panel features a detailed cluster of various mushroom species. The third panel shows another frog positioned under a tree with orange and yellow leaves. The areas between these panels are filled with a dense, dark-patterned ground accented by small floral motifs. The ear-shaped handle is finished in a vibrant, mottled orange-red glaze. The underside of the base bears the printed factory mark of a long-necked bird standing above the word BELLEEK, identifying the maker as Willets Manufacturing Company of Trenton, New Jersey. It is hand-signed in black ink by the artist: C. S. Chapman 1924#. The base also retains a Skinner auction label (2532) and a Rubin Collection label (210). Documentation accompanying the piece indicates a provenance including the estate of author MacKinley Kantor, who received the mug from artist Wells Sawyer, who in turn received it as a gift from Charles S. Chapman. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 5.00"W x 6.50"H Dimensions: 7.00"L x 5.00"W x 6.50"H Weight: 1.19 lb
Lot: 310 - Doulton Lambeth by Henry Stacy Marks Ceramic Tile Framed, Flesh
Antique Doulton Lambeth ceramic art tile titled Flesh, designed by noted British artist Henry Stacy Marks (1829"1898). The tile features a finely detailed transfer-decorated image after Marks' celebrated work, exemplifying the high-quality craftsmanship and artistic production associated with Doulton Lambeth in the late 19th century. Presented in a complementary frame, ready for display. A desirable decorative and collectible piece for admirers of Victorian art pottery, Doulton ceramics, and Henry Stacy Marks' work. Condition consistent with age and display; frame included. Dimensions: 11.5"L x 11.5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Doulton Lambeth Country of Origin: England Weight: 3.86 lbs.
Lot: 311 - Minton Aesthetic Movement Ceramic Fish Tiles, Framed
This wooden framed artwork consisting of 3 hand-painted ceramic tiles depicting fish and flora is arranged vertically in a triptych format. The glazed earthenware tiles feature detailed ichthyological studies, with each tile depicting a unique fish species set against aquatic vegetation and pond weed. The central circular compositions are enclosed within yellow and brown borders, while the corner spandrels are decorated with stylized floral rosettes in a palette of yellow, brown, and white. The decoration technique is characteristic of the late 19th-century majolica style, featuring hand-painted details over a molded or transfer-printed base. The tiles are set within a dark wood-grained frame featuring a gilded inner border. The reverse of the frame bears a professional label from the Art Studio Framing, located in Newcastle, Staffordshire, England, with job number W36364 and a date of 11/12/25. The aesthetic and regional origin of the framing are consistent with the production of prominent Staffordshire potteries such as Minton, Hollins and Co. or Maw and Co. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.25"W x 21.50"H Manufacturer or Brand: Minton Country of Origin: England Weight: 4.00 lb 9.60oz
Lot: 312 - William De Morgan Red Luster Ceramic Winged Goat Tile
The earthenware tile features a central motif of a winged mythological creature, appearing to be a winged goat, executed in a monochromatic ruby luster glaze. The figure is set against a background of dense, intricate foliate scrolls. The glaze displays a characteristic metallic iridescence associated with the luster technique. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 0.50"W x 6.00"H
Lot: 313 - Wedgwood Majolica Blackberry Jardiniere
A Wedgwood lead-glazed earthenware jardiniere featuring a relief-molded blackberry motif. The tapered, bulbous body is decorated with trailing blackberry vines, showing clusters of ripe and unripe berries, pink blossoms with yellow centers, and green leaves. These elements are set against a cream-colored stippled or textured ground. The rim and base are molded to resemble gnarled, interwoven branches, with the vessel standing on four branch-form feet. The interior is coated in a vibrant turquoise glaze. The underside bears an impressed rectangular mark, an incised shape number 1301, and the letter R. Also present are a blue handwritten number 1181 and a small circular paper label reading THE RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 7.00"W x 7.50"H. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 7.00"W x 7.50"H Weight: 2.16 lb
Lot: 314 - Wedgwood Majolica Footed Floral Jardiniere, circa 1884
This footed majolica jardiniere, dating to circa 1884, is produced by Wedgwood. The bulbous earthenware vessel features a high-relief molded pattern of sunflowers or daisies on leafy stems with small berries. The exterior is finished in a glossy oxblood red glaze on the ground, with the relief-molded elements, feet, and rim highlighted in an ochre-yellow glaze. The flared rim exhibits a deeply scalloped shell-like edge. The interior of the vessel and the underside of the base are finished in a smooth, creamy-white glaze. The vessel is supported by three short, stylized scroll feet. The base is stamped Wedgwood. A label for the Rubin Collection is affixed to the base. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 8.00"H Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 8.00"H Weight: 4.00 lb
Lot: 315 - A Wedgwood Majolica Lidded Vessel with Cow-Head Handles
A Wedgwood majolica lidded vessel, likely used as a butter cooler or humidor, made of cream-glazed earthenware with relief-molded decoration. The piece consists of a domed lid and a footed bowl. The exterior decoration features alternating vertical panels of yellow barrel-like forms and green foliage, separated by relief-molded swags of pink flowers. Three brown-glazed cow heads are molded in high relief around the rim of the bowl to serve as handles or decorative elements. The underside of the base is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD and a diamond-shaped British registry mark. It also bears a circular Rubin Collection label. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 7.25"H Weight: 1.94 lb
Lot: 316 - Wedgwood Majolica Three-Stalk Bamboo Flower Vase
This Victorian-era majolica flower vase is manufactured by Wedgwood and features three staggered, interconnected vertical sections modeled as bamboo stalks of varying heights. The stalks are relief-molded with characteristic nodes and sprouting green lanceolate leaves, set upon an irregular, textured base resembling earth. The exterior is finished in colorful lead glazes, with the stalks displaying a mottled yellow and ochre-orange palette and the leaves in a vibrant green. The interior of the tubes is coated in a traditional Victorian turquoise blue glaze, while the base is finished in a dark manganese brown glaze. The underside bears an impressed Wedgwood mark and a three-letter date code. The base retains a silver sticker for the Rubin Collection and a dealer label from Charles L. Washburne Antiques. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 10.00"H Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 10.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 10.00oz
Lot: 317 - Wedgwood Victorian Yellow Majolica Glazed Earthenware Pedestal Plinth
This Victorian-era earthenware pedestal was manufactured by the English firm Wedgwood. The plinth features a columnar form with relief-molded neoclassical ornamentation finished in a translucent mustard-yellow majolica-style glaze. Each of the four sides contains a recessed arched panel decorated with a relief of a neoclassical urn filled with flowers. The upper portion is adorned with a molded border of ribbon-tied swags, while the base features a band of acanthus leaf molding. Architectural scrolling volutes are located at the top and bottom of each corner. The interior base bears the clear impressed maker mark WEDGWOOD. The piece also retains a circular silver label for the Rubin Collection with handwritten number 06 and a rectangular inventory label with the notation c 1889. Dimensions: 7.75"L x 7.75"W x 12.50"H Dimensions: 7.75"L x 7.75"W x 12.50"H Weight: 6.00 lb 6.00oz
Lot: 318 - A Wedgwood Majolica Morning Glory and Putto Ewer
This Victorian majolica ewer, produced by Wedgwood circa the 1860s, features an amphora form with twin scrolled handles finished in an ochre-colored glaze. The body is finished in a cream-colored crackle glaze and decorated in high relief with a central figure of a nude putto amidst trailing morning glory vines, blue blossoms, and green leaves. The slender neck is decorated with alternating vertical stripes of blue and yellow glaze. The vessel stands on a flared circular pedestal base with conforming relief-molded floral decoration and a teal-colored rim. The ewer is constructed in multiple parts, secured by a central metal rod and nut assembly visible on the underside. The underside of the base features the impressed manufacturer mark WEDGWOOD, the letter M, and the three-letter date cypher BTQ. The item bears a circular provenance label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 3.50"W x 11.00"H Dimensions: 3.50"L x 3.50"W x 11.00"H Weight: 15.10oz
Lot: 319 - Rare Wedgwood Majolica Nautilus Shell and Triton Cherub Mermaid Centerpiece Bowl
A late 19th-century majolica glazed earthenware centerpiece bowl manufactured by Wedgwood in England. The vessel is designed as a large, fluted nautilus shell with a pale-skinned cherub-like merman or triton figure perched on the rear rim. The figure features a scaly blue-green fish tail and appears to be holding the edge of the shell. The vessel is supported by a base modeled as naturalistic swirling green seaweed. The exterior is decorated with mottled lead glazes in emerald green, deep brown, and ochre, while the interior is finished in a pale cream glaze. The underside is impressed with the WEDGWOOD factory mark. It also features a faint red hand-painted decorator's mark. Include a Rubin Collection sticker. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 5.50"W x 9.50"H Dimensions: 8.00"L x 5.50"W x 9.50"H Weight: 2.13 lb
Lot: 320 - Wedgwood Majolica Seaweed and Coral Pattern Bowl, circa 1880
A Victorian Wedgwood majolica bowl featuring the Seaweed and Coral pattern, also known as the Ocean pattern. The earthenware vessel is designed with a lobed and scalloped body resting on a short, circular foot. The exterior is finished in a dark, mottled luster glaze with iridescent metallic highlights in purple and blue tones. The vertical ribs are accented with red glaze and decorated with radiating patterns of raised white slip-trailed dots. The interior of the bowl is coated in a vibrant, solid turquoise-green glaze. The rim is reinforced with a silver-plated mount. The underside of the base bears impressed marks including the Wedgwood factory stamp and date codes. A small circular paper provenance label from the Rubin Collection is present on the bottom. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 5.00"H Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 5.00"H Weight: 2.15 lb
Lot: 321 - Rare Wedgwood Enamel and Bronzed Majolica Fish Platter, circa 1880
A rare late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement fish platter produced by Wedgwood. This elongated octagonal dish features an elaborate central cluster of high-relief molded seashells, branching coral, and kelp. The decorative elements are finished in varied metallic bronzed and bismuth glazes with vibrant orange-red enamel accents. The background of the platter well is decorated with a subtle molded basketweave or reeded pattern, while the rim is finished with a gilded rope-twist border. The reverse of the piece features an impressed Wedgwood maker mark. It includes multiple provenance labels, specifically a circular yellow sticker from the Earl Buckman collection, a metallic label for the Rubin Collection, and a handwritten tape label identifying the piece as a rare fish enamel dish from circa 1880. Dimensions: 25.00"L x 11.00"W x 2.00"H Dimensions: 25.00"L x 11.00"W x 2.00"H Weight: 6.90 lb
Lot: 322 - Trio of Wedgwood Etruria Majolica Water-Lilly Pattern Plates
A set of three Wedgwood Majolica earthenware plates in the Water-Lilly pattern. Each plate features high-relief molded decoration depicting blooming water lilies and broad leaves set against a stylized background of concentric brown swirls. The group includes three distinct polychrome color variations: one with orange and red flowers and a green rim, one with yellow flowers and a red rim, and one with blue flowers and a red rim. The reverse of each plate is finished in a white glaze. Markings on the underside include a brown printed factory mark reading WATER-LILLY, WEDGWOOD, ETRURIA ENGLAND, alongside an incised three-letter date code QWE, indicating a production date of 1876. A small circular impressed factory mark and various handwritten inventory numbers are also present. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 10.25" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 10.25" dia. Weight: 3.00 lb 4.70oz
Lot: 323 - Wedgwood Majolica-Glazed Earthenware Bird Tile Featuring Pheasants
This square earthenware tile, manufactured by Wedgwood at the Etruria works, features a scene of two pheasants within a landscape from the Game Studies series. The foreground depicts a male ring-necked pheasant with a brown body and yellow stippled breast, while a female pheasant is partially visible in the middle ground behind foliage. The decoration consists of dark outlines finished with vibrant polychrome majolica glazes. The reverse shows an embossed grid marking the tile as WEDGWOOD ETRURIA ENGLAND. The underside also bears a handwritten dealer label from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 0.25"W x 8.00"H Weight: 1.15 lb
Lot: 324 - Wedgwood Majolica Hope Figurine, circa 1860
A Wedgwood majolica ceramic figurine representing the allegorical figure of Hope, dating to circa 1860. The piece depicts a semi-nude female figure with flowing auburn hair reclining against a rocky outcrop. She is partially draped in a vibrant teal-blue cloth gathered at her waist. Leaning against the rock beside her is a large brown anchor entwined with a rope, a traditional symbol of steadfastness and hope. The figure is set upon an integral, elongated plinth-style base finished in a deep lustrous brown. The underside of the base features the impressed factory mark WEDGWOOD. Also present on the underside is a circular silver-tone sticker for THE RUBIN COLLECTION and a rectangular paper inventory label. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 4.00"W x 9.50"H Dimensions: 9.50"L x 4.00"W x 9.50"H Weight: 3.83 lb
Lot: 325 - Wilhelm Schiller and Son Early 20th Century Austrian Majolica Sleigh
This is an Austrian majolica centerpiece vessel crafted in the form of a decorative sleigh or gondola, attributed to Wilhelm Schiller and Son based on visual style and known production patterns. The earthenware piece features a combination of relief-molded details and multicolored glazes. The sides are decorated with cobalt blue panels containing hand-painted foliate motifs, contrasted by cream panels with scrolled floral designs. Centered on each side is a relief-molded lion head mask. The vessel is bordered by molded scrollwork and gadrooning in shades of brown, ochre, and burgundy. The interior is glazed in a bright turquoise blue. The base is marked in black script Made in Austria and includes the impressed letters I and M. Raised impressed mark WSS and 2981. Several secondary inventory and auction labels, including a Skinner label, are adhered to the underside. Dimensions 17.50"L x 8.00"W x 8.00"H. Dimensions: 17.50"L x 8.00"W x 8.00"H Weight: 7.00 lb 3.40oz
Lot: 326 - Wedgwood Porcelain Figural Spill Vase with Hands Tying a Boot on Floral Base
A Wedgwood porcelain figural spill vase or decorative holder. The piece is modeled as a white boot or shoe being tied by two hands emerging from sleeves with gold-gilded ruffled cuffs. The boot is accented with a gilded ribbon bow. The central boot serves as a hollow vessel, as do the two sleeve openings. The assembly is mounted on a rectangular plinth base featuring a transfer-printed floral pattern in shades of purple, yellow, and pink with hand-painted details. The underside of the base bears a purple printed mark consisting of the word WEDGWOOD. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 5.25"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 5.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb 6.00oz
Lot: 327 - Wedgwood & Bentley Creamware Urn-Form Vase with Green Enamel Decoration
A Wedgwood & Bentley fine earthenware (creamware) vase dating to the late 18th century, produced in Staffordshire, England. The vessel features an ovoid urn-like form characterized by a waisted neck, a flared rim, and a circular pedestal foot. The exterior is decorated in a Neoclassical style with hand-painted green enamel motifs. These decorations include a series of ribbon bows and festoons around the neck and larger leafy swags suspended from circular rosettes on the body. Fine green enamel lines accent the rim, shoulder, and base. The underside of the foot bears the impressed factory mark Wedgwood & Bentley. Also present on the base is a circular silver-toned collector's sticker inscribed RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 7.00"W x 11.25"H Dimensions: 7.00"L x 7.00"W x 11.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 15.00oz
Lot: 328 - Wedgwood Art Deco Yellow Glazed Earthenware Vase with Checkerboard Band
This Wedgwood glazed earthenware vase, produced in Etruria, England, features a bulbous ovoid form with a vibrant yellow ground glaze. The body is decorated with large hand-painted floral blossoms in shades of pale blue and white with orange centers, accented by variegated foliage in green, pink, and ochre. The lower portion of the vase is encircled by a wide, contrasting black and yellow checkerboard band, which is framed by decorative white beaded borders and gilded horizontal lines. The interior of the vase has a clear, creamy-white glaze. The underside bears a red printed factory mark with the Portland Vase emblem above the words Wedgwood and Etruria England. The base includes a white circular sticker reading Skinner 324 over 2698. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 7.25"W x 10.00"H Dimensions: 7.25"L x 7.25"W x 10.00"H Weight: 3.37 lb
Lot: 329 - Wedgwood Blue and White Ceramic Three-Spouted Ring Vase
This Wedgwood three-spouted blue and white ceramic vase, dating to approximately 1877, features a ring-form earthenware body supported by three small feet. The piece is decorated with hand-painted blue motifs over a cream-colored glaze. The decoration includes cross-hatched geometric bands at the rims of the three spouts, horizontal stripes with solid blue dots, and scrolling wave-pattern borders. Stylized floral sprays, including multi-petaled blossoms and carnations, are painted across the necks and ring base. One side of the ring base includes a stylized depiction of a vase holding a floral sprig. The underside is stamped Wedgwood and bears a circular silver-tone provenance label for the Rubin Collection, as well as a small adhesive inventory tag. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.00"W x 5.50"H Weight: 1.60 lb
Lot: 330 - Wedgwood Blue and White Earthenware Vase
This ovoid earthenware vase was manufactured by Wedgwood and features hand-painted decoration designed by Alfred and Louise Powell. The vessel exhibits a flared neck and rounded rim, tapering to a flat base. The exterior is adorned with blue underglaze patterns consisting of stylized floral clusters and large, dynamic scrolling foliate and wave motifs. The base is incised with the Wedgwood manufacturer mark. A faint blue painted mark is also present on the underside. The base retains a circular metallic provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection dated 2016. Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 6.75"H Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 6.75"H Weight: 11.00oz
Lot: 331 - Wedgwood Bone China Gold Leaf Pattern Pedestal Vase Number 9
A Wedgwood fine royal porcelain bone china pedestal vase in the neoclassical Gold Leaf pattern, dated 1992. The vase is designed in a traditional baluster form featuring a flared rim, a constricted neck, and a tiered circular foot. The decorative scheme consists of stylized palmettes, scrolling foliage, and anthemion motifs executed in burnished gold and dark brown over a cream ground. The pattern is further accented with raised turquoise-blue enamel beads, creating a jeweled effect. Heavy gold bands are applied to the rim, shoulder, and foot. The underside of the foot bears a gold-printed Wedgwood backstamp with the Portland vase logo and the following text: WEDGWOOD, Bone China, MADE IN ENGLAND, GOLD LEAF, (c) WEDGWOOD 1992, NUMBER 9. A circular paper provenance label from the Rubin Collection is attached to the base. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 12.75"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 12.75"H Weight: 2.55 lb
Lot: 332 - Wedgwood Bone China Imari Lidded Vase with Powder Blue Ground
A Wedgwood bone china lidded vase of elongated baluster form with a flared foot and a domed cover. The vessel features a rich powder blue cobalt ground accented by elaborate gilded decoration, including scrolling floral and foliate motifs, stylized medallions, and a Greek key fret border at the rim and base. Two large quatrefoil cartouches are hand-painted in polychrome enamels in the Imari style, featuring detailed scenes of pairs of birds perched on flowering branches. Smaller cloud-shaped reserves depict a vase of flowers and a fruiting branch. The lid is similarly decorated with floral and fruit vignettes and is surmounted by a green and pink floral-form knop. The base of the vase features several distinct marks: a brown printed factory mark consisting of a stylized Portland Vase below three stars and the words WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND; a red printed retailer mark reading Manufactured for JAMES POWELL AND SONS Whitefriars Glass Works; a small square stamp; and a hand-applied pattern number Z 4388. A circular gray adhesive label from the Rubin Collection is also present on the base. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 11.5"H Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 11.5"H Weight: 2.53 lb
Lot: 333 - Wedgwood by Dale Bowen Pate-sur-Pate Porcelain Oval Vase Featuring Mount Fuji
This large Wedgwood ceramic vessel is an oval-sectioned vase featuring a flared form that tapers toward a stepped pedestal base. The piece is finished in a rich powder blue glaze and decorated using the pate-sur-pate technique along with fine gilding. The decoration depicts a marshland scene with upright cattails, also known as bulrushes, and marsh grasses. One side of the vessel features a rendering of Mount Fuji, Japan, executed in pale grey pate-sur-pate behind the foreground foliage. The top rim is finished with a broad gilt band above a delicate repeating geometric border, while the foot is highlighted with heavy gilding. A small circular white sticker indicates provenance from the Rubin Collection. This piece is attributed to the artist Dale Bowen. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 7.00"W x 9.75"H. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 7.00"W x 9.75"H Weight: 4.80 lb
Lot: 334 - Wedgwood by Emile Lessore Hand-Painted Hunting Scene Vase
This ovoid glazed earthenware pedestal vase was produced by Wedgwood and features hand-painted decoration by artist Emile Lessore. The body is decorated with two distinct scenes in a landscape setting. One side depicts three hunters in 19th-century attire standing in a field with two hunting dogs. The reverse depicts a white wild dog carrying a white rabbit in its mouth, standing upon a bridge spanning a body of water and gazing at its reflected image below. The landscapes are rendered in a soft, painterly style with muted tones. The flared rim and circular foot are accented with horizontal bands of turquoise and ochre-orange. The piece is signed Em. Lessore in the painted decoration near the base of the scene. The underside of the foot bears an impressed WEDGWOOD mark, the word FINE, and the numerals 380. Several paper labels are affixed to the bottom, including a circular Skinner auction label, a dealer label for Seal Simons of Philadelphia, and a Rubin Collection sticker dated 2013. Dimensions: 4.45"L x 4.45"W x 7.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 4.00oz
Lot: 335 - Wedgwood by George Marsden Stoneware Vase, ca. 1885-1890
A large Wedgwood stoneware vase featuring Marsden Ware decoration, attributed to decorator George Marsden and dating to approximately 1885-1890. The vase is of globular form with a tall flared neck and a pedestal-style foot. The body is decorated in the barbotine technique with bold, stylized acanthus foliage in swirling patterns. The motif is executed in shades of yellow-ochre, deep brown, and olive green slips, set against a high-gloss dark brown to black ground. The interior of the flared rim and the underside of the base are finished in a honey-colored glaze. The base features a vertically impressed WEDGWOOD mark, an impressed three-letter mark appearing as IBF, and a circular impressed mark containing a vertical line. A hand-painted mark in light slip reads S. 264. The underside contains extensive labeling indicative of provenance and exhibition history, including a label from the Richard Dennis Wedgwood Exhibition 1982 marked entry M634, a round Rubin Collection sticker, and a circular label from a Skinner auction. A handwritten label references page 77 of Maureen Batkin's Wedgwood Ceramics. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 11.25"H. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 11.25"H Weight: 7.15 lb
Lot: 336 - Wedgwood by Thomas Allen Earthenware Persian Style Bottle Vase
This late 19th-century Wedgwood earthenware bottle vase is designed in the Persian style by Thomas Allen, circa 1880. The vessel features a complex three-tiered decorative scheme characteristic of the Aesthetic Movement. The pedestal base is relief-molded with a continuous hunting scene depicting figures, foliage, and deer in an ivory-colored matte finish. The bulbous mid-body is decorated with hand-painted stylized floral sprigs and a central foliate motif in a palette of muted greens, pinks, and ochre, set against a textured cream ground. The tall, tapering neck is finished in a patterned gold luster and accented with two horizontal white bands near the rim and shoulder. The underside of the base bears several markings, including a printed red mark depicting the Portland Vase with Wedgwood text below, and an incised Wedgwood factory stamp in all capital letters. Additional incised characters include the letters A, W, and X. The base also retains a circular silver provenance sticker from the Joan Rubin Collection and a white inventory label. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 7.25"W x 13.50"H. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 7.25"W x 13.50"H Weight: 4.30 lb
Lot: 337 - Wedgwood Etruria England Ceramic Vase with Swirl Design
This ceramic vase is a Wedgwood Etruria England production featuring a sophisticated swirl and luster glaze design. The vessel is of baluster form with a tapered body, rounded shoulders, and a flared rim. The surface decoration consists of vertical columns of alternating blue and white stripes, overlaid with horizontal arc-shaped strokes that create a feathered or scale-like texture. Large sections are finished in a deep purple glaze and an iridescent, metallic copper-toned luster that shifts in the light. The rim is decorated with a coordinating purple and white barber-pole pattern. The underside of the base includes the Wedgwood Etruria England stamp, a hand-painted blue monogram, and the handwritten number 4040. The base also features a circular silver foil sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.75"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.75"H Weight: 1.29 lb
Lot: 338 - Wedgwood Hand-Painted Earthenware Two-Handled Vase by Emile Lessore
A late 19th-century creamware two-handled vase produced by the Wedgwood factory and hand-decorated by artist Emile Lessore. The vessel features an ovoid body supported by a short pedestal foot, leading to a waisted neck and flared rim. Two scroll-form handles with an ochre glaze are attached at the shoulder. The body is decorated in a painterly style with scenes of cherubs. One side shows two putti with grapevines and a cluster of grapes, while the reverse depicts three putti at play, including one holding a theatrical mask. The palette consists of reddish-brown and ochre tones with accents of blue and green. Horizontal ochre bands highlight the rim, neck, and base. The scene on the front is signed E. Lessore in the lower right. The underside of the base features an impressed WEDGWOOD mark. The base also retains several historical collection and auction labels, including a round Skinner auction label (2513, 264), a Burris Collection label (18), a Bleier Collection label (CR358), and a Rubin Collection label. Dimensions: 6.25"L x 5.00"W x 8.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb 8.70oz
Lot: 339 - Wedgwood Harry Barnard Queensware Handled Sporting Vase
A Wedgwood Queen's Ware earthenware twin-handled pedestal vase, England, late 19th century. The vessel is designed with a classical flared rim, a tapering neck, and a bulbous body set with applied loop handles on a circular pedestal foot. The cream-colored ground is decorated with hand-painted sporting motifs. The obverse features a central circular vignette containing a portrait of a hunting dog in profile. This vignette is framed by a garland of hunting trophies including a bow, a quiver of arrows, and a hunting horn suspended by ribbons. The reverse vignette depicts a still life of dead game birds, including a green woodpecker, below a motif of a flaming torch and a classical oil lamp. The rim, handles, and base are highlighted with a terracotta-colored orange-brown slip. The neck and pedestal are further decorated with stylized ribbons and black star symbols. The underside of the base features an impressed WEDGWOOD mark and supplementary impressed characters V and W. The base also retains a circular silver sticker for The Rubin Collection and a rectangular handwritten inventory sticker. This piece is attributed to the artist Harry Barnard. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 8.00"W x 11.50"H Dimensions: 10.00"L x 8.00"W x 11.50"H Weight: 4.00 lb
Lot: 340 - Wedgwood Matte Black Porcelain Lidded Vase with Asian Buddhist Lion Decoration
A Wedgwood porcelain lidded vase of ovoid baluster form with a matching domed lid topped with a knob finial. The exterior features a matte black ground decorated with hand-painted enamel motifs. The primary decoration consists of several Buddhist Lions, also known as Foo Dogs or Kara-shishi, depicted in shades of green, yellow, and orange with flowing ribbons. The vase is accented with black and white checkerboard bands at the neck, foot, and rim. The lid is similarly decorated with a checkerboard border and a yellow floral motif on the finial. Gold gilding is applied to the rims of both the base and lid. The underside of the base bears a brown-tone stamp featuring the Portland Vase symbol over the word WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND. A circular silver-tone label for the Rubin Collection is also present on the underside. The interior of the vase and lid are finished with a pale cream glaze. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 9.00"H. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 9.00"H Weight: 1.20 lb
Lot: 341 - Wedgwood Millicent Taplin Caneware Vase, Sun-lit Pattern
The vessel features a tall, flared trumpet form resting on a bulbous pedestal base. It is decorated with hand-painted stylized red flowers, blue buds, and green leaves against a light-colored caneware ground. The pedestal is embellished with a band of blue and red polka dots and a geometric chevron pattern. The underside bears the impressed Wedgwood and Made in England marks. Provenance includes the Rubin Collection, as indicated by a circular grey sticker on the base. Other labels include a yellow sticker with the number 23 and a rectangular label with a handwritten reference. A handwritten inventory code C5354 over K is also present. Dimensions: 6.75"L x 6.75"W x 8.00"H. Dimensions: 6.75"L x 6.75"W x 8.00"H Weight: 2.70 lb
Lot: 342 - Wedgwood Millicent Taplin Sun-lit Pattern Caneware Vase
A Wedgwood hand-painted caneware vase designed by Millicent Taplin in the Sun-lit pattern. The ceramic vessel features a high-shouldered, tapering ovoid body with a short neck and flared rim, supported by a pedestal foot. The body is decorated with hand-painted Art Deco style stylized red flowers with yellow centers and black outlines, set against a cream-colored ground and accented by elongated green stems and foliage. The shoulder and rim are finished in a brilliant gold luster, detailed with blue heart-shaped motifs. The foot is embellished with a geometric border of alternating red and blue dots. The underside bears a printed reddish-brown mark reading WEDGWOOD HAND PAINTED MADE IN ENGLAND within a scrolled border. A silver foil provenance label for the Rubin Collection is also affixed to the base. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 7.25"H Weight: 1.40 lb
Lot: 343 - Wedgwood Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Miniature Vase
A Wedgwood miniature footed porcelain vase from the Rubin Collection featuring a deep terracotta glazed ground. The body is decorated with two circular medallions with cobalt blue grounds and white pate-sur-pate relief profile portraits of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. These medallions are topped with white relief bows and joined by swags. The vase is further ornamented with gilded stars, gilt bands at the rim and base, and raised white beaded borders. The base is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD and the character U. It also bears an ink-marked number 7769 and paper collector labels identifying the subject and dating the piece to circa 1880. Dimensions: 2.75"H x 2.50" dia. Weight: 3.20oz
Lot: 344 - Wedgwood Queensware Vase with Westminster Designs by Alfred Powell, circa 1935
A large tapered ovoid Queensware stoneware vase featuring a short neck and slightly flared shoulder, manufactured by Wedgwood and hand-painted by artist Alfred Powell. The vessel is decorated in monochrome purple-magenta pigment over a cream-colored ground. The ornamentation is divided into three horizontal registers: a delicate foliate border at the shoulder, a central continuous panoramic band of the London skyline, and a lower body covered in a repeating pattern of trailing leaves and bell-shaped flowers. The landscape register includes handwritten captions identifying landmarks including S. Pancras, St. Pauls Cathedral, and Westminster. The underside of the base is stamped Wedgwood and bears the artist's handwritten monogram AP in purple pigment alongside the number 3519. The base also retains a circular silver provenance label from the Rubin Collection and a descriptive auction lot sticker. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 9.00"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 9.00"H Weight: 3.14 lb
Lot: 345 - Wedgwood and Bentley Neoclassical Agateware Urn and Cover
Wedgwood and Bentley neoclassical urn and cover crafted from fine earthenware with a variegated agate finish. Produced during the partnership of Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley in Etruria, Staffordshire, between 1769 and 1780, the piece features a surface marbling glaze in shades of dark brown, mahogany, and cream to simulate semi-precious stone. The ovoid body is accented with applied white relief decorations in the neoclassical style, including two-winged female caryatids whose arms support a draped swag. The urn rests on a waisted circular foot atop a square, cream-colored plinth base. It is topped with a matching domed cover featuring a gilded acorn-shaped finial. The underside of the plinth is impressed with the mark Wedgwood & Bentley. Handwritten numbers 609 over 2 are also present in dark ink. A central metal bolt and nut assembly secures the separate components of the vessel together. Dimensions: 7.75"L x 5.50"W x 11.75"H. Dimensions: 7.75"L x 5.50"W x 11.75"H Weight: 3.00 lb 8.50oz
Lot: 346 - Wedgwood Bone China Lidded Pedestal Urn
This is a Wedgwood bone china lidded pedestal urn, produced in England. The piece is designed in a neoclassical form with a tall, tapered body, an integral flared pedestal base, and twin scrolled gilt handles at the shoulder. It is accompanied by a conforming domed lid topped with a pointed gilt finial. The decoration consists of panels in two shades of green"mint and forest green"adorned with intricate gilt floral and foliate patterns. The white porcelain body is further decorated with gold laurel leaf bands and delicate chain-link swags. The base features a printed black Wedgwood factory mark which includes the classical urn silhouette and the text Wedgwood, Bone China, Made in England. Additionally, there is a hand-inscribed signature in gold script reading Wedgwood. 1994. The underside retains a silver foil provenance sticker for the Rubin Collection and a rectangular inventory label. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 5.50"W x 14.25"H Weight: 2.58 lb
Lot: 347 - Wedgwood Neoclassical Lidded Pedestal Compote
A Wedgwood neoclassical style earthenware covered compote or lidded pedestal bowl. The vessel features a salmon-pink ground with ocher-brown accents on the lid, shoulder, and pedestal base. It is decorated with applied white bas-relief sprigged ornamentation including a central laurel leaf band, anthemion motifs on the lid and base, and a foliate fringe around the shoulder. The rims of the bowl and lid are highlighted with gold gilding. The interior of the bowl and the underside of the lid are finished in a cream-colored glaze. The piece is of two-part construction, joined at the stem with a central metal bolt and nut. The underside of the foot features an impressed Wedgwood mark and several labels including a circular silver Rubin Collection label, a yellow Earl Buckman collection label with inventory number 2401, and a white Skinner auction sticker. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 7.00"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 7.00"H Weight: 1.47 lb
Lot: 348 - Michael Hughes for Wedgwood Marbled Clay Fire Bowl with Several Accompanying Pieces
A collection of marbled agateware clay pottery items. This set features a large, globular vessel with a wide mouth and a removable polished stainless steel liner. The clay body is crafted using an agateware technique, displaying dynamic swirling patterns of navy blue, light blue, and white tones. Accompanying the primary vessel is a group of smaller clay components, including several spherical pieces in varied marbled colorways"including black, blue, and white"and a single thick marbled ring. The large vessel is stamped Wedgwood Made in England and includes a Rubin collection sticker. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.50"W x 6.50"H Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.50"W x 6.50"H Weight: 4.08 lb
Lot: 349 - Wedgwood Creamware Footed Shallow Bowl Decorated by Alfred Powell, circa 1906
This large earthenware creamware footed bowl was produced by Wedgwood and hand-decorated by artist Alfred Powell in the Arts and Crafts style. The interior features a complex radial pattern of stylized acanthus-like leaves in alternating shades of green and blue, interspersed with clusters of small red berries. The design radiates from a plain circular central well, and the rim is finished with a thin blue band. The reverse of the charger is decorated with a continuous scrolling vine and leaf border in blue and green. The underside bears the impressed mark WEDGWOOD and a hand-painted green artist mark with the number 166. The piece retains several significant provenance and exhibition labels, including a tan rectangular label for the Richard Dennis Wedgwood Exhibition 1982 (item P32), a circular green and gold Sotheby's label for the Harriman Judd Collection, a small circular silver-tone label for the Rubin Collection, and a handwritten paper fragment attributing the piece to Alfred Powell for Wedgwood, circa 1906. Dimensions: 2.50"H x 12.50" dia. Dimensions: 2.50"H x 12.50" dia.
Lot: 350 - Wedgwood Etruria Art Deco Experimental Dancing Nymphs Bowl Attributed to Daisy Makeig-Jones
A Wedgwood Etruria ceramic bowl in the Art Deco style featuring the experimental Dancing Nymphs pattern attributed to Daisy Makeig-Jones. This circular earthenware bowl has slightly tapering sides and rests on a short, straight foot. The exterior is decorated with a continuous, hand-painted polychrome enamel scene over black transfer-printed outlines. The fantastical woodland landscape features mythological figures, including satyrs and nymphs with red hair, interspersed with stylized trees and spotted deer against a yellow sky and green and purple terrain. The rim and foot are finished with black and white geometric borders. The interior rim features a repeating eye pattern in yellow, gray, and black. A central medallion inside the bowl depicts dancing nymphs, a black bull or minotaur-like figure, a spotted deer, and a dog in a stylized garden setting. The base includes a black printed mark reading WEDGWOOD ETRURIA ENGLAND MADE IN ENGLAND. It also bears a black hand-painted number and an impressed mark reading 2L7. A circular gray dealer or collection label for the Rubin Collection is present on the underside. Dimensions: 4.25"H x 9.00"dia. Dimensions: 4.25"H x 9.00" dia. Weight: 2.00 lb
Lot: 351 - Wedgwood Large Arts and Crafts Earthenware Bowl with Leaf Decoration
This large Wedgwood earthenware bowl is designed in the Arts and Crafts style, dating to circa 1917. The bowl is of hemispherical form with a slightly flared rim and sits on a low, unglazed foot rim. The decoration is hand-painted in a ruby or orange-brown luster over a cream ground, featuring stylized foliate and floral motifs characteristic of the period. The exterior displays a repeating band of pointed, multi-veined leaves. The interior walls mirror these foliate forms, leading to a central well with a circular medallion containing a multi-petaled flower surrounded by radiating leaves and berry clusters. Wedgwood imprinted backstamp. The base also features a silver-colored provenance label identifying it as part of the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 5.00"H x 11.50" dia. Dimensions: 5.00"H x 11.50" dia. Weight: 4.00 lb 6.00oz
Lot: 352 - Wedgwood Norman Wilson Mid-Century Modern Tripod Bowl
This ceramic tripod bowl was designed by Norman Wilson for Wedgwood in the mid-20th century. The piece features an organic tri-lobed rim and stands on three integrated, tapered peg feet. The ceramic body is finished with two distinct glazes: a smooth matte black exterior, characteristic of the Ravenstone glaze, and a contrasting high-gloss turquoise blue interior. A printed paper label is affixed to the interior rim with the text 3390 Norman Wilson 3-legged bowl. #1,545. The underside of the bowl features a circular silver label for the Rubin Collection. Wedgwood impressed on one of the legs. Dimensions: 6.75"L x 6.25"W x 4.00"H Dimensions: 6.75"L x 6.25"W x 4.00"H Weight: 14.00oz
Lot: 353 - Wedgwood Porcelain Bowl with Yellow Ground and Dancing Nymphs Medallion
A Wedgwood bone china bowl featuring a deep circular form with a flared rim and a tapered foot. The exterior is decorated with a vibrant yellow ground and a continuous frieze of stylized clematis-like flowers rendered in purple, blue, and green enamels with black outlines. The foot is encircled by a black and white geometric checkerboard band. The interior rim is finished with a broad green and black lattice-work border. The center of the bowl features a circular monochrome transfer-printed medallion depicting three dancing nymphs and a deer within a stylized forest setting. The rim is finished with a gilded edge. The base bears the brown printed Wedgwood factory mark featuring the Portland Vase and the text WEDGWOOD ENGLAND. Multiple labels and marks are present on the underside, including a gray circular Rubin Collection sticker numbered 107, a white oval Skinner auction label numbered 2835 and 863, a blue oval sticker marked H 477, and a yellow rectangular sticker. The base also features a handwritten inventory number 2614:1983. Dimensions: 4.00"H x 9.00" dia. Dimensions: 4.00"H x 9.00" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 15.00oz
Lot: 354 - Wedgwood Reticulated Turquoise Glazed Earthenware Orange Lidded Bowl, ca. 1862
Wedgwood reticulated turquoise glazed earthenware orange lidded bowl, circa 1862. This Victorian ceramic vessel, often referred to as a chestnut basket or orange bowl, exhibits extensive openwork reticulation throughout the body and lid. The piece is finished in a monochrome turquoise glaze. The domed lid features a sculptural rosebud finial and fits onto a matching deep bowl with pierced lattice-work and foliate scroll designs. The vessel is flanked by two twin-stranded rope-twist handles and sits upon a short, flared pedestal foot with a gadrooned or scalloped edge. The underside of the base is impressed with the uppercase mark WEDGWOOD and additional smaller characters. The base retains a circular sticker for the Rubin Collection and two handwritten paper labels, one identifying the piece as Wedgwood turquoise glazed earthenware. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 9.00"W x 9.00"H Dimensions: 11.00"L x 9.00"W x 9.00"H Weight: 2.81 lb
Lot: 355 - Three Wedgwood Bone China Commemorative Collection Including Centenary of Federation and Sydney 2000 Olympic Items
This collection consists of three pieces of fine bone china manufactured by Wedgwood in England, including two commemorative plates and one mug. The set features a mix of sporting and historical themes with limited edition releases. The first item is an Australian Centenary of Federation service plate, measuring 12.25 inches in diameter. The face of the plate features a vibrant, multi-colored mosaic design that incorporates various Australian motifs and icons surrounding a central gazebo image. The design includes gold-tone line work and a gold-rimmed edge. The reverse is marked with a gold-tone silhouette of Australia and the Wedgwood backstamp. Per user-provided facts, this plate is from a limited edition of 200. The second item is a Sydney 2000 Olympic Games commemorative plate from the Grecian Collection. The plate features a terracotta-colored ground with black-figure style illustrations of four marathon runners, framed by a black Greek key meander border. The Sydney 2000 Olympic logo and rings are featured on the lower front. The reverse is marked with the Wedgwood backstamp and the Sydney 2000 Olympic logo, identifying it as a limited edition of 2000. The third item is a neoclassical style mug featuring a chocolate-brown central band with white-figure scenes of figures and foliage. A gold-tone Greek key border circles the upper rim. The base bears the Wedgwood backstamp and a Harrods retail price sticker. The collection includes a provenance sticker from the Rubin collection. Plate dimensions: 0.50"H x 12.00" dia. Dimensions: 0.50"H x 12.00" dia. Weight: 2.15 lb
Lot: 356 - Wedgwood Creamware Hand Painted Dish The Shepherds Christmas After Duncan by Emile Lessore
A large creamware earthenware dish featuring a scalloped and lobed rim accented with a bold orange-ochre painted band. The interior is decorated with a hand-painted scene titled The Shepherds Christmas, depicting a shepherd in a blue cloak standing with a dog outside a thatched shelter amidst a wintry, snow-covered landscape with a flock of sheep in the distance. The painting is executed in a loose, painterly style using a muted palette of grays, browns, and reds. The scene is based on a work by the British watercolorist Edward Duncan. The reverse of the dish bears a handwritten inscription in reddish-brown ink reading The Shepherds Christmas after Duncan. Several labels are present on the underside: a descriptive paper label identifying the piece as Wedgwood creamware by Emile Lessore; and a circular collection label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 13.75"L x 11.25"W x 2.25"H Dimensions: 13.75"L x 11.25"W x 2.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 1.00oz
Lot: 357 - Wedgwood Pearlware Barbary Horse Plate from the Horses Heads Series circa 1880
A polychrome transfer-printed pearlware plate manufactured by Wedgwood, part of the Horses Heads series based on sketches by Colonel Henry Hope Crealock. The central well features a transfer-printed image titled Barbary, depicting a horse head in profile with an open mouth and wide eye. The horse is outfitted in a yellow bridle with red circular accents and small tassels. The wide decorative border consists of a brown transfer-printed floral and foliate design, enhanced with hand-painted yellow primroses and clusters of purple blossoms. The edge of the plate is finished with a thin orange-painted rim. The underside of the plate bears the impressed maker mark WEDGWOOD. This piece includes provenance from the Rubin Collection, as indicated by a circular grey collection sticker on the reverse. A modern descriptive informational label is visible on the front of the plate. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 10.00" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 10.00" dia. Weight: 14.70oz
Lot: 358 - Wedgwood Pearlware Charger Plate in Blue Enamel and Platinum Designed by Louise Powell circa 1925
This circular charger plate is made of Wedgwood fine earthenware, specifically a Pearl body, dating to approximately 1925. It features the hand-painted Daisy pattern, design number C 5221, by designer Louise Powell. The decoration includes a central hand-painted floral sprig in blue enamel and black. This is surrounded by an inner border of cross-hatched lines and small blossoms, and a wide outer rim decorated with scrolling fan-like motifs. The decoration is executed in a combination of Oriental blue enamel, black line-work, and silver or platinum luster. The reverse of the plate bears several significant marks and labels. Impressed marks include WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. The pattern number C 5221 is inscribed in black. The item includes provenance labels from the Rubin Collection and the Robin Reilly Collection. Robin Reilly was a world-renowned authority and author on Wedgwood ceramics. One round yellow label reads Robin Reilly COLLECTION 444, and a round gray label reads RUBIN COLLECTION. A large rectangular descriptive label states: Design C 5221 by Louisa Powell / HP in blue enamel & platinum / on PEARL body c. 1925 / Handpainted Daisy in Oriental blue, black, silver lustre. Lined Oriental blue and silver lustre. This label also features a circled RR444 notation. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 11.50" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 11.50" dia. Weight: 1.13 lb
Lot: 359 - Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Nautilus Pattern Scallop Shell Plate
This Wedgwood pearlware dessert plate is designed in the Nautilus pattern, modeled as a scallop shell with distinct radial ribbing and a scalloped rim. The interior features a hand-applied decoration with a vibrant pink wash graduating from the edges toward the center, interrupted by a concentric arc-shaped band of purple. The central hinge area of the shell is finished in a pale creamy yellow tone. The reverse is glazed white and features a circular foot rim. The underside is impressed with the factory mark WEDGWOOD. This piece has a well-documented provenance, with labels on the reverse indicating it was part of the Rubin Collection and the Bleier Collection (inventory no. P648). It also retains stickers from Skinner auctions (Lot 834 and inventory number 1612), along with several other historical inventory markers including a yellow tag numbered 101603 / 86. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 8.50"W x 1.00"H Dimensions: 9.00"L x 8.50"W x 1.00"H Weight: 12.60oz
Lot: 360 - Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Nautilus Scallop Shell Plate
This Wedgwood pearlware dessert plate is molded in the form of a scallop shell, characteristic of the Nautilus pattern. The body features molded radial ribbing and a stylized hinge at the base. The decoration consists of a graduated pink glaze applied over the white ground, with the color concentration fading from the crimped rim toward the center. The underside is marked with an impressed Wedgwood stamp and a single impressed letter P. This item features significant provenance indicated by several historical labels, including a circular grey sticker for the Rubin Collection, a tan label for the Bleier Collection numbered P648, and auction labels from Skinner. Handwritten inventory numbers in red and yellow are also visible on the reverse. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 8.50"W x 1.00"H Dimensions: 9.00"L x 8.50"W x 1.00"H Weight: 12.60oz
Lot: 361 - Wedgwood Queen's Ware Darwin Plate by Pierre Mallet and Leonce Goutard
A Wedgwood Queen's ware cream-colored earthenware plate featuring a hand-painted aquatic scene from the Darwin service. The center is decorated with a large, naturalistic pike or eel-like fish with an open mouth and mottled skin in shades of purple, green, and brown. Two smaller fish are depicted swimming in the background, accented by sparse horizontal blue brushstrokes representing water. The decoration is attributed to Pierre Mallet and Leonce Goutard. The reverse of the plate bears several markings, including an impressed Wedgwood factory mark. A large black transfer-printed retailer's mark features the Prince of Wales feathers above ribbons for the Royal Danish Galleries and Borg and Sons, New York. Several collection and inventory labels are present on the base, including a yellow sticker for the Earl Buckman collection, a circular Rubin Collection 2013 label, and a rectangular inventory label attributing the work to Mallet and Goutard and dating the piece to circa 1874. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 9.75" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 9.75" dia. Weight: 14.30oz
Lot: 362 - Wedgwood Royal Danish Galleries Bird Design Plate Painted by Mallet and Goutard
An oval creamware earthenware platter manufactured by Wedgwood, featuring hand-painted decoration attributed to French artists Pierre Mallet and Jean-Baptiste Goutard. The central scene depicts two wading birds rendered in shades of cobalt blue and canary yellow with bold, painterly brushwork. Minimalist blue horizontal lines suggest water and a horizon, reflecting the Japonisme influence of the Aesthetic Movement. The reverse bears the impressed factory mark WEDGWOOD. A brown transfer-printed retailer mark for the Royal Danish Galleries, A. Borgen and Co., 142 New Bond St., is also present on the back. This identifies the piece as having been sold through the London retailer specializing in Danish and fine English decorative arts. A circular Rubin Collection sticker is affixed to the reverse. Dimensions: 10.50"L x 7.50"W x 1.00"H Dimensions: 10.50"L x 7.50"W x 1.00"H Weight: 14.80oz
Lot: 363 - Wedgwood Victorian Caneware Oval Lidded Game Pie Dish
A Victorian-era Wedgwood caneware lidded container or game pie dish. This oval-shaped vessel is constructed from buff-colored unglazed stoneware, designed to resemble a baked pastry crust. The exterior of the base features a relief-molded continuous frieze of grapevines, leaves, and grape clusters, highlighted with green and reddish-purple glazes. The fitted, domed lid is decorated with concentric rows of overlapping leaf or husk motifs leading to a central raised rim with a rope-twist edge. This earth tone lidded container/tureen bears the impressed factory mark WEDGWOOD on the underside of the base. Also present on the base is a circular white provenance label that reads RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 5.50"W x 5.00"H. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 5.50"W x 5.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 5.90oz
Lot: 364 - Wedgwood Imari Style Hexagonal Bone China Baluster Vase
This Wedgwood bone china vase is of hexagonal baluster form, featuring a waisted neck and a flared rim. The exterior decoration utilizes a rich Imari-style palette of underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron red, and hand-applied gilding. The body is divided into alternating vertical panels; three panels display hand-painted stylized floral sprays on a white ground, while the other three feature floral motifs against a solid gold ground. The neck and shoulder are further embellished with gilded grounds and cobalt blue bands with vertical gold dashes. The hexagonal foot is decorated with a cobalt blue band accented by gilded dots. On the underside, the vase bears a red printed Wedgwood mark in an arc above a classical vase, which identifies it as a piece of Wedgwood bone china produced circa 1812 to 1822. Provenance includes the Rubin Collection, indicated by a silver circular label. The base also retains a handwritten identification label and inventory stickers. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 2.50"W x 7.25"H Weight: 7.40oz
Lot: 365 - Wedgwood Porcelain Baluster Vase, Cloisonne Pattern
An authentic Wedgwood porcelain baluster-form vase featuring a flared neck and foot. The exterior is hand-crafted to mimic the appearance of cloisonne enamel, featuring a dense blue-and-white scrolling ground pattern. Overlaid on this ground are hand-painted polychrome enamel floral sprays, primarily depicting large peony blossoms and chrysanthemums in shades of orange, yellow, pink, and iron-red, accented by turquoise and green foliage. The rim is finished with a fine green enamel line. The underside of the base bears several markings, including a black character resembling the letter Y, handwritten green notations B4224 over u., and a faint circular impressed factory mark. This piece features provenance labels from the Rubin Collection on the base. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 9.25"H. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 9.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb 1.00oz
Lot: 366 - Wedgwood Ivory Vellum Lidded Baluster Jar
The vessel features a high-domed lid surmounted by a gilded shishi or lion-dog finial. The exterior is decorated in a Japonisme style with dense, hand-painted floral patterns of peonies and blossoms amidst scrolling foliage. The color palette includes overglaze gilding, iron red, and charcoal gray enamels set against a cream-colored vellum ground. Geometric borders characterize the piece, including a formal band at the shoulder and a honeycomb cell pattern encircling the foot. The glazed base is marked with a hand-painted A17 in red and an incised triangle symbol. Faint impressed characters are present near the foot rim. The base retains several provenance labels, including a silver foil Rubin Collection sticker, a Skinner auction tag with the number 246, and a yellow inventory label. Wedgwood impressed mark on base. Dimensions: 6.75"W x 10.00"H Weight: 1.13 lb
Lot: 367 - A Wedgwood Japonisme Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase
This ceramic vase is of baluster form with a flared rim and features two small applied lug handles at the shoulder. The vessel is finished in a mustard-yellow or tan glaze and decorated with hand-painted enamel in the Japonisme style. One side depicts two cranes wading in water near stylized blue and red flowers. The reverse side shows a crane in flight over stylized botanical motifs and a decorative lattice-patterned ribbon. The underside of the base includes an impressed Wedgwood stamp and a handwritten mark in red enamel. Two paper labels are present on the base, including a provenance sticker from the Rubin collection and a Skinner auction label. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 9.75"H Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 9.75"H Weight: 1.77 lb
Lot: 368 - The Royal Danish Galleries Wedgwood Japonisme Earthenware Soup Plate with Crows Design
A Wedgwood glazed earthenware soup plate featuring a hand-painted Japonisme design, produced for A. Borgen and Co. at The Royal Danish Galleries. The interior well depicts two crows rendered in cobalt and light blue with yellow highlights on the heads and wings. The birds are set against an asymmetrical backdrop of tall, gestural grasses or reeds in blue and gray tones. The reverse of the plate bears an elaborate black underglaze transfer mark identifying the retailers and artists. The mark includes the text The Royal Danish Galleries, Designed and Painted by Pierre Mallet and Leonce Goutard, A. Borgen and Co., 142 New Bond St., and a central crest with wheat sheaves. A faint impressed mark is present on the underside of the rim. This piece carries significant provenance from the Robin Reilly Collection and the Rubin Collection, as evidenced by the attached paper labels and stickers. Robin Reilly was a noted ceramic historian and author on Wedgwood, and the included label states this specific plate is illustrated in two of his published books. Dimensions: 1.50"H x 10.75" dia. Dimensions: 1.50"H x 10.75" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb
Lot: 369 - Wedgwood Queen's Ware Soup Tureen, Cover, and Stand from the Duke of Clarence Service, circa 1810
A three-piece Wedgwood Queen's Ware creamware soup tureen, cover, and matching stand, commissioned for the service of Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence, who later became King William IV, circa 1810. The set consists of a pedestal-base soup tureen with a globular body and two scrolled, gilded handles. The matching domed lid features a molded shell-form finial with gilded accents and a notch to accommodate a ladle. The circular stand is designed with a recessed center to secure the tureen's foot. The service is decorated with polychrome transfer-printed and hand-enameled heraldry and borders. Each piece displays the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom as used between 1801 and 1816, featuring a central shield encircled by the Garter motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE and supported by a crowned lion and unicorn. Below the main arms is a pink ribbon bearing the personal motto of the Duke of Clarence, NEC TEMERE NEC TIMIDE (Neither rashly nor timidly). The rims are finished in the Royal Pattern, characterized by a cobalt blue band with white dots, edged with gilded scallops and spearhead motifs. The underside is stamped Wedgwood. Provenance includes the Rubin collection and Skinner Auction, with corresponding lot stickers and inventory labels present on the undersides. Dimensions: 11.50"L x 10.00"W x 10.50"H Dimensions: 11.50"L x 10.00"W x 10.50"H Weight: 5.60 lb
Lot: 370 - Wedgwood Caneware Potpourri Bowl with Blue Sprigged Decoration
A 19th-century Wedgwood potpourri bowl and lid produced in buff-colored caneware. The vessel features a shallow, wide bowl with two scrolled handles and a domed, perforated lid with a central knob finial. The exterior is decorated with blue sprigged bas-relief motifs, including a continuous grapevine and leaf border around the bowl rim and radiating stylized leaves and flowers on the lid. The lid is pierced with multiple circular ventilation holes. The interior of the bowl is finished with a clear glaze. The underside is impressed with the WEDGWOOD backstamp and two small crescent-shaped marks. A provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection is affixed to the center of the base. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 7.25"W x 4.00"H. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 7.25"W x 4.00"H Weight: 1.50 lb
Lot: 371 - Wedgwood Bone China Coffee Pot and Cover Designed by Victor Skellern
A Wedgwood bone china coffee pot and matching cover featuring the Persian Ponies pattern originally designed by Victor Skellern in 1935. The tall, ovoid body is decorated with a vibrant green ground and stylized white cloud reserves featuring galloping horses in black and gray. The flared circular foot and domed lid are decorated with rows of small, black horizontal dashes. The pot features a white, high-set curved spout and a white handle with a black-painted outer edge. The cover is topped with a pointed black finial. The underside of the foot bears a green printed factory mark consisting of a vase symbol above the words WEDGWOOD / BONE CHINA / MADE IN ENGLAND. A silver circular foil label is attached to the base which reads RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 6.25"L x 4.25"W x 8.25"H Dimensions: 6.25"L x 4.25"W x 8.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb 4.00oz
Lot: 372 - Wedgwood Celadon Green-Glazed Stoneware Hedgehog Crocus Bulb Pot
This late 19th-century vessel features a hollow body with a textured surface representing quills and is pierced with numerous circular apertures across the back intended for crocus bulb growth. The figurine is finished in a monochromatic celadon emerald, green glaze. The hedgehog is modeled with a tapered snout, small ears, and four integral feet. The underside of the tail section bears the impressed mark WEDGWOOD above a capital letter T. The piece retains a circular provenance label for the Rubin Collection and a rectangular inventory sticker reading #3261 Green stoneware hedgehog crocus holder, green glaze, probably 1870-90. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 5.00"W x 6.25"H. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 5.00"W x 6.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb 4.60oz
Lot: 373 - Wedgwood Glazed Buff Stoneware Bough Pot
A footed, goblet-shaped bough pot or urn manufactured in glazed buff-colored stoneware. The piece features an incised Wedgwood mark on the underside of the base. The vessel is decorated with a black and white checkered border at the flared rim. The upper body displays applied white relief Neoclassical swags suspended from ribbons and bows. The lower portion of the body is decorated with vertical white relief fluting with arched tops. The pot rests on a circular pedestal foot. The underside retains several provenance stickers, including a label for the Shulman Collection, a circular silver label for the Rubin Collection, and a blue auction tag from Skinner for lot 610. Dimensions: 3.25"L x 3.25"W x 5.25"H Dimensions: 3.25"L x 3.25"W x 5.25"H Weight: 8.60oz
Lot: 374 - Wedgwood Variegated Beehive Honey Pot and Dipper
A Wedgwood ceramic honey jar of tapering beehive form with a matching lid and dipper. The piece features a variegated stoneware body composed of swirled yellow, black, and white clays in an agateware style. The exterior is decorated with applied white sprigged relief bees. The accompanying honey dipper consists of a turned wood handle fitted with matching marbled ceramic terminals. The base is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. The underside retains a circular sticker for the Rubin Collection and a handwritten inventory tag. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 5.75"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 5.75"H Weight: 1.15 lb
Lot: 375 - Three-Piece Wedgwood Porcelain Set with Puce Landscapes- Teapot, Demitasse Cup and Saucer
The pot is designed with a tall baluster body, a curved spout with gilt-fluted accents at the base, and a lid topped with a floral finial. The cup features a wishbone-style handle accented with gold. Each piece is decorated with hand-painted monochrome landscapes in a puce palette, depicting rural cottages, ruins, and trees in the camaieu style. Gold gilding highlights the rims, handles, and spout. The base of the pot and the saucer are marked with the name WEDGWOOD in red printed uppercase letters, and the pot is further inscribed with the number 102 in red script. This set features significant provenance, including labels for the Rubin Collection and the Levy Collection. A rectangular label on the saucer indicates the set was included in the 1972 Wedgwood Seminar at the Henry Ford Museum. A white label on the pot base documents professional restoration performed by Earl Buckman of Ceramic Restoration Studios in November 1998. Dimensions: 7.50"L x 5.00"W x 10.00"H. Dimensions: 7.50"L x 5.00"W x 10.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 12.00oz
Lot: 376 - 8pc Wedgwood Aesthetic Movement Prunus and Oriental Fan Porcelain Tea Service
This 8pc Wedgwood porcelain tea service in the Prunus and Oriental Fan pattern dates to circa 1879 and originates from the Rubin collection. Executed in the Aesthetic Movement style, the service is crafted from fine white porcelain and features distinctive dark brown matte faux-bois branch-form handles, spouts, and lid finials. Each vessel is supported by small gilded bun feet. The decoration consists of transfer-printed and hand-accented fan-shaped panels with textured hammered gilding, interspersed with brown prunus branches and silver-gray blossoms. The service comprises a large rectangular tray with chamfered corners and branch handles, a large lidded teapot, a smaller lidded teapot, a lidded sugar bowl, a smaller lidded bowl, a cream jug, and a teacup with matching saucer. The base of the pieces carries the blue printed Wedgwood Portland vase mark and a Victorian diamond registration mark. Hand-painted inventory number 387:1982.46 and various auction labels are also present on the undersides. Dimensions: 18.00"L x 13.00"W x 1.00"H Dimensions: 18.00"L x 13.00"W x 1.00"H Weight: 8.00 lb 2.00oz
Lot: 377 - Wedgwood Victorian Ceramic Matchbox Holder and Striker, Playing Card Suit
This Victorian-era ceramic matchbox holder and striker was manufactured by Wedgwood. The piece is constructed with a central upright rectangular box, sized to hold a standard period matchbox, mounted on an integral tray shaped as a club from a deck of playing cards. The vertical ribbing on the sides of the holder serves as a functional striking surface for matches. The front face features a complex transfer-printed graphic in black and red, accented with orange hand-painted lining. This central motif combines the four playing card suits (spade, heart, diamond, and club) under a crown, surrounded by scrolling foliate motifs and the text WEDGWOOD, ETRURIA, and STAFFORDSHIRE. The reverse of the holder is decorated with a dense, all-over blue transfer-printed foliate or sheet pattern and features a rectangular cutout. The cream-colored tray is finished with a hand-painted orange line following the perimeter. The base contains several identifying marks, including the impressed name WEDGWOOD and the impressed letters AGF. An impressed British Design Registration diamond (lozenge) mark is present, with codes (IV, 26, 7, 1) indicating the design was registered on July 26, 1877. This item is from the Rubin Collection, as evidenced by a circular collection sticker on the base, along with a rectangular paper inventory label and red hand-painted characters CW/5. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 4.50"W x 4.25"H Weight: 11.80oz
Lot: 378 - 3pc Wedgwood Earthenware Marbled Pattern Pitcher and Tumblers with Hukin and Heath Silver Plate Mounts
A Wedgwood art pottery set comprising one pitcher and two matching tumblers. Each piece is crafted from earthenware featuring a marbled, variegated glaze in shades of deep green, navy blue, and cream, with a solid turquoise blue glazed interior. The vessels are finished with silver-plated rims. The pitcher features a tapered body, a pinched spout, and a curved handle with a raised thumb rest. The tumblers are of cylindrical, slightly tapered form. The base of each piece is impressed with a Wedgwood mark. The pitcher base includes a handwritten date of 8th May 1871 in ink. The silver-plated mounts are stamped with the H & H hallmark for the silversmiths Hukin and Heath. Labels for the Rubin Collection and Skinner auction house are present on the underside. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 4.22"W x 8.00"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 4.22"W x 8.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 4.00oz
Lot: 379 - 5pc Wedgwood Eric Ravilious Alphabet Mugs
This set of five Wedgwood mugs features the Alphabet pattern designed by British artist Eric Ravilious in 1937. Each cylindrical mug is made of Queensware, a fine cream-colored earthenware, and is decorated with transfer-printed alphabet motifs. The letters are paired with whimsical illustrations such as a birdcage for A, a crown for C, and a whale for W. The collection includes five distinct colorways: sepia, terracotta red, grey, turquoise-blue, and plum purple. Each mug is finished with a D-shaped handle and contains additional decorative motifs on the interior rim. The underside of each vessel bears a color-coordinated printed backstamp reading Designed by Eric Ravilious above WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. Several mugs retain provenance labels, including stickers for the Rubin Collection and the Robin Reilly Collection, as well as a descriptive catalog label on the turquoise-blue example. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 3.50"W x 3.25"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 3.50"W x 3.25"H Weight: 2.80 lb
Lot: 380 - 12pc Wedgwood Reindeer Demitasse Cups and Saucers Signed by Alfred Powell c. 1927
This 12-piece set of Wedgwood Queensware consists of six cups and six coordinating shallow saucers, each individually hand-painted by the Arts and Crafts artist Alfred Powell. The decoration on each set is unique, featuring stags and deer in various poses and color schemes including black monochrome, polychrome enamels, and fine gilt luster. The coffee cans are designed with square-angled handles. Each piece is marked on the underside with a green printed Wedgwood Etruria England backstamp. They also bear the hand-painted artist monogram AP for Alfred Powell and various pattern or item numbers, such as 4626, 4722, 5050, 3133, and 3723. The pieces are further distinguished by provenance labels from the Rubin Collection and Skinner auction house, with one label referencing a 1982 Richard Dennis Wedgwood exhibition. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.00" dia. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.00" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 10.00oz
This prototype of Royal Doulton Bunnykins figurine DB247 is a delightful interpretation of the traditional nursery rhyme character watering her garden. Depicted in an orange outfit with pale orange jacket, darker orange skirt, white gloves, and orange hat with light orange hatband. Carrying a brown basket of flowers while holding a silver watering can in her other hand. Inscribed Design Sample' alongside the Royal Doulton prototype backstamp, this piece is an unmissable opportunity for serious collectors seeking a highly desirable Bunnykins figurine. Dimensions: 4"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 3.7 oz.
Lot: 2 - Royal Doulton Prototype Little Miss Muffet Bunnykins
A rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins figurine depicting the nursery rhyme Little Miss Muffet character with a red and black striped spider at her side. This finely detailed prototype features a lime green dress with yellow trim, a yellow bow at the back, lime green bows on the shoes, and a grey spoon in the bright red bowl. The base carries the prototype Property of Royal Doulton' backstamp emphasizing its unique status. Dimensions: 4.25"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 3.5 oz.
Lot: 3 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Figurine, Sitting on a Suitcase
Royal Doulton Prototype Sitting on a Suitcase Bunnykins figure, a highly desirable prototype version of DB482. The charming travelling rabbit is modeled seated atop a reddish-brown suitcase decorated with assorted travel stickers, while holding a blue toy locomotive with grey wheels and accompanied by a red umbrella at her side. She is dressed in a yellow dress accented with a white collar and sleeves trimmed in red, completed with a white bow. Finished in a glossy glaze with finely hand-painted details. The underside bears the Royal Doulton backstamp together with the distinctive PROTOTYPE mark. Dimensions: 3.5"L x 2.25"W x 4.5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 5 oz.
Lot: 4 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Figurine, Harry the Herald
Royal Doulton Prototype Harry the Herald Bunnykins. An exceptionally rare prototype figure created for the 1996 RDICC anniversary, ultimately never approved for production. Depicts Harry the Herald Bunnykins dressed in a striking red and blue tabard adorned with a yellow B insignia highlighted in yellow trim, complemented by pale blue sleeves, coordinating red and blue breeches, pale blue stockings, and brown shoes with yellow buckles. The figure is shown sounding a silver trumpet. The circular base bears blue script reading, Heralding the 15th Anniversary of RDICC in USA & Canada. Underside marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp and Property of Royal Doulton. Dimensions: 2.5"L x 1.75"W x 3.5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 1.8 oz.
Lot: 5 - Royal Doulton, Dutch Special Gold Bunnykins Figurine DB274
This Royal Doulton Bunnykins limited edition figurine, titled Dutch Bunnykins (DB 274), is a Special Gold Issue produced exclusively for U.K.I. Ceramics Ltd. The anthropomorphic rabbit is modeled in traditional Dutch attire, featuring a blue bodice with white puffed sleeves and a yellow and white skirt. This specific issue is distinguished by extensive gold-leaf gilding on the traditional Dutch bonnet, the shoulder yoke, and the clogs. The figure carries two woven baskets filled with oranges and stands on a grassy green mound. The base bears the official Royal Doulton backstamp and hand-numbered 17/25 in gold. Additional markings include a hand-painted decorator mark in green, a black printed boot mark used for the 2002 production year. Made in England and dated 2002. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 2.50"W x 4.50"H
Lot: 6 - Royal Doulton Prototype Jockey Bunnykins Figurine
An outstanding prototype Jockey Bunnykins in the King of England's royal horse racing colors. Meticulously detailed golden yellow braid loops feature on the purple silks with scarlet sleeves, topped by a black cap with a golden yellow tassel. The rabbit figure stands with arms akimbo, holding a riding crop, on a green grass base encircled by a silver horseshoe. The 'Property of Royal Doulton' backstamp on the base attests to its desirability. Dimensions: 2"W x 4"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 1.54 oz.
Lot: 7 - Royal Doulton Prototype Fortune Teller Bunnykins Figurine
An exceptional prototype of The Fortune Teller Bunnykins, modeled without ears and lavishly decorated with a blue cape with a yellow border and a red gown accented throughout with black mystical symbols, trimmed with a yellow border and cuffs highlighted with black stars. The clairvoyant rabbit's head is wrapped in a tie-dyed headscarf in vibrant blues, reds, greens, and yellows, secured with a red bejeweled silver band, while she gazes into an iridescent crystal ball. The decoration is indicative of the careful attention given to prototypes. The underside of the grey cobbled base bears the printed 'Property of Royal Doulton' backstamp, along with a blurred handwritten notation and the hand-stamped 'Design Sample' mark, confirming its unique status and market desirability. Dimensions: 2.75"W x 4"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 3.90 oz.
Lot: 8 - Royal Doulton Prototype Boy Scout Bunnykins
Depicting a Boy Scout rabbit standing on a grassy base with flowers, dressed in a dark green uniform, with olive knee socks, brown shoes, and a red and yellow striped neckerchief. With gilt accents on the hat badge and belt buckle. The figure holds an orange map and carries a brown backpack, silver cup, and blue bedroll on his back. The underside bears the Royal Doulton mark with the lion and crown logo and is clearly stamped PROTOTYPE ONLY. Dimensions: 5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 3 oz.
Lot: 9 - Royal Doulton Prototype Plumber Bunnykins
Excellent prototype of a rabbit plumber in dirty orange coveralls with wrenches in his back pockets, an olive wool hat, and a dark blue work shirt with lighter blue elbow patches. He stands ready with a red and grey wrench in one hand and a plunger in the other with assorted pipes and tools on the checkerboard parquet floor with a monogrammed toolbox alongside. The base bears the Royal Doulton lion and crown trademark encircled with the words Prototype Only'. Dimensions: 5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 3.9 oz.
Lot: 10 - Rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins Colorway Exclusive Figurine, Huntsman
Royal Doulton Huntsman Bunnykins Colorway Exclusive figurine. Rare limited colorway edition depicting the classic rabbit huntsman dressed in a deep blue double-breasted coat with yellow buttons, grey breeches, black shoes, and a red and black checkered cravat. The figure holds a black top hat at his side and carries a black walking stick with yellow tip accents. Beautifully executed in a glossy glaze with finely hand-painted facial details and period costume styling. Underside marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp and inscribed COLOURWAY EXCLUSIVE, denoting its special edition status among Bunnykins collectors. Dimensions: 2.75"L x 2.5"W x 5.5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 3.8 oz.
Lot: 11 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Figurine, Mr. Punch
Royal Doulton Bunnykins prototype figurine titled Mr. Punch, created exclusively as part of the proposed Punch and Judy Bunnykins series. Hand made and hand decorated in England, the figurine depicts a brown rabbit character dressed in a vivid traditional jester-style Punch costume, featuring alternating vertical stripes in red, yellow, and black, with a green ruffled collar and matching cuffs. He is shown holding a wooden club, a key attribute of the classic Punch character from British puppet theatre. The base of the figurine is marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp and the Bunnykins logo, along with the notation "THE PROPERTY OF ROYAL DOULTON TABLEWARE LTD. NOT PRODUCED FOR SALE," indicating its prototype status. Artist: Kimberley Curtis and Martyn Alcock Dimensions: 2.5"L x 2.25"W x 4.75"H Date or Era: 2000 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 12 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Figurine, Dollie Playtime DB8
A rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins prototype figurine titled Dollie Bunnykins Playtime DB8, depicting a mother bunny in a yellow floral dress holding hands with a young girl in a red spotted dress. Finely hand-painted with vivid detail and expressive features, the piece stands on a green grassy base. The underside bears the Royal Doulton backstamp along with the notation "The Property of Royal Doulton Tableware Ltd. Not Produced for Sale," indicating its prototype status. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Albert Hallam Dimensions: 2.75"L x 4"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 13 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Colorway Figurine, Mother and Baby DB167
A rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins prototype figurine depicting a mother rabbit in a red dress with yellow apron holding her baby in a blue blanket. Beautifully hand-painted with fine detailing to the fur and clothing, this early prototype was not produced for commercial sale. The underside carries the Royal Doulton backstamp and is marked "The property of Royal Doulton Tableware Ltd., not produced for sale", confirming its prototype status. An exceptional and scarce addition for Bunnykins and Royal Doulton collectors. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Shane Ridge Dimensions: 2.25"L x 4"H Date or Era: c. 1996 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 14 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Colorway Figurine, Master Potter DB131
Rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins Colorway prototype figurine depicting a rabbit potter at his wheel, wearing a green shirt and white apron while shaping a clay vessel. This charming piece was produced as a sample and is marked to the base "The Property of Royal Doulton Tableware Ltd. Not Produced for Sale." A fine example of early Bunnykins craftsmanship, highly sought after by collectors for its prototype status and detailed hand-painted finish. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Warren Platt Dimensions: 2"L x 3.75"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 15 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Colorway Figurine, Fisherman DB84
A rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins Colorway prototype figurine depicting a rabbit dressed as a fisherman, wearing a dark jacket, red waistcoat, and blue trousers, carrying a basket and a briefcase. This early prototype features fine hand-painted details and was not released for commercial sale. Marked to base with Royal Doulton backstamp reading "The Property of Royal Doulton Tableware Ltd. Not Produced for Sale." Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Graham Tongue Dimensions: 2.25"L x 4.25"H Date or Era: c. 1990 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 16 - Royal Doulton Rare Prototype Bunnykins Bathnight Figurine
This Royal Doulton glazed bone china figurine is a rare prototype of the Bunnykins Bathnight tableau. The scene depicts Mrs. Rabbit wearing a green floral-patterned dress and a yellow apron while bathing two young bunnies in a wooden-style wash-tub. A third bunny in a red jacket stands next to the tub, and a small brown mouse is situated at the edge of the base. The base is molded and decorated to resemble a light-colored wooden floor. The underside of the base bears a green-printed Royal Doulton factory mark consisting of a crown surmounted by a lion above a circular emblem. Printed text includes MADE IN ENGLAND, ROYAL DOULTON, ENGLAND, and BONE CHINA. A specific factory notation is present below the mark stating THE PROPERTY OF ROYAL DOULTON TABLEWARE LTD. NOT PRODUCED FOR SALE. Hand-painted decorator marks in black are also visible, reading KO and 91. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 3.50"W x 14.25"H
Lot: 17 - Royal Doulton Bunnykins Prototype Figurine, Father Bunnykins
Hand-painted ceramic figurine from the Royal Doulton Bunnykins collection, depicting Father Bunnykins standing with hands clasped behind his back. This prototype features distinctive silver-metallic eyeglasses. Father Bunnykins is dressed in a dark green overcoat, floral-patterned yellow waistcoat, and deep red trousers. The figure stands firmly on a textured, tan cobblestone-style base. Fine details include sculpted fur texture, glossy enamel surfaces, and painted accents across the attire. Marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp and "Prototype Only." Dimensions: 2.75"L x 2"W x 4.75"H Date or Era: 2000s Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 18 - Royal Doulton Prototype Beatrix Potter The Christmas Stocking
This keenly sought prototype double figurine depicts Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca placing a sixpence in a stocking on Christmas Eve. The highly detailed pair features one mouse holding the green and red stocking while the other mouse tries to insert the gold coin. The Property of Royal Doulton' backstamp and the handstamped Design Sample' on the base attests to its rarity. Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 5.4 oz.
Lot: 19 - Royal Doulton Figurine, Crouching Hare HN107
Porcelain hand painted figure of a hare crouching with both ears lowered to its back. Black on the tips of the ears. Painted in naturalistic coloration. Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 4"L x 1.75"W x 1.75"H Date or Era: c. 1913-1946 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 20 - Royal Doulton Bone China Character Kitten Figurine HN2579 Sleeping Cat
A single glazed porcelain figurine identified in the market as the Royal Doulton Character Kitten, model number HN2579, depicting a sleeping tabby cat resting on its side with paws near its chest. The object is modeled naturalistically and decorated with hand-painted glossy dark brown and lighter brown striping over a white ground. The underside features a circular firing vent and multiple production marks. These include the number "2579" and a printed green circular backstamp reading "MADE IN ENGLAND CHINA." Dimensions: 3.25"L x 1.50"W x 1.50"H
Lot: 21 - Rosenthal Hand-Painted Glazed Porcelain Seated Kitten Figurine
A single glazed porcelain figurine manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, depicting a seated kitten in a playful posture. The figurine features white primary coloration decorated with hand-painted brown and dark tabby stripes across the head, back, and tail, and accented with green eyes. The underside of the base bears clear factory markings, including the green Rosenthal crown and wreath emblem, the text "GERMANY," and "handgemalt" (German for "hand-painted"), alongside an additional encircled green 'R' mark. Dimensions: 2.00"L x 1.25"W x 2.25"H
Lot: 22 - Royal Doulton Dog Figurine, King Charles Spaniel
This Royal Doulton porcelain figurine depicts a seated King Charles Spaniel. The figure is crafted from glazed porcelain and features hand-painted black and white markings with brown eyes. The underside of the piece bears a green underglaze factory mark featuring a lion standing atop a crown, positioned above a circular stamp containing an interlocking monogram and the words Royal Doulton and Made in England. An impressed model number 1720 is visible on the underside of one paw. Additionally, the underside of another paw contains faint incised decorator marks appearing as the letters ZL. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 3.00"W x 4.75"H
Lot: 23 - Beswick England Porcelain Dog Figurine, Foxhound
This Beswick porcelain figurine depicts a tricolor foxhound in a scenting or tracking pose, characterized by a lowered head and an upward-curved tail. The piece is constructed from glazed porcelain with a high-gloss finish. The decoration features a white base with tan and black markings, including hand-painted details on the eyes and a black nose. The underside of the belly bears a black printed factory mark with Beswick arranged in an arch over England. A small hand-painted black letter E is present on the underside of the front right paw, likely serving as a decorator mark. This model is identified as the second version of the foxhound, model number 2264. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 1.25"W x 3.00"H
Lot: 24 - Beswick England Porcelain Dog Figurine, Foxhound Hunting
This Beswick England porcelain hunting hound dog figurine is identified as model number 942. The piece depicts a standing foxhound in an alert posture with its head slightly raised and tail extended. It is constructed of hollow-cast porcelain with a high-gloss glaze finish. The decoration features a tricolor coat pattern consisting of a white body with large black and tan patches. The muzzle shows a light pink tint, and the eyes and nose are picked out in black. The underside of the belly is stamped in black ink with the maker mark BESWICK ENGLAND arranged in a semi-circle. A small, circular vent hole is located on the underside of the belly, typical of the manufacturing process. The digits 24 are handwritten in black ink on the underside of one front paw. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 1.25"W x 3.00"H
Lot: 25 - Royal Doulton Flambe Figure, Tiger Stalking HN1082
Style 2. Model 809. Rich red flambe glaze with black stripes. Doulton Flambe backstamp. Dimensions: 13.5"L x 3.5"W x 5.5"H Date or Era: 1950-1996 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 26 - Royal Doulton Prototype Figurine Candlestick, Elephant
A rare Royal Doulton prototype candlestick modeled as a standing elephant with trunk lowered, finely hand-painted with a yellow and blue saddle cloth decorated with lotus flowers and floral borders, supporting a removable blue and yellow candlestick holder with cobalt foliate accents. The figure displays exquisite detail to the elephant's skin, trappings, and red tassel fringe. Marked underside with Royal Doulton backstamp and inscribed "The property of Royal Doulton Tableware Ltd. Not produced for sale." Dimensions: 12"L x 11.75"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 27 - Royal Doulton Experimental Figurine, Does Not Hear Monkey
An extremely rare Royal Doulton figurine of a monkey in the "Does Not Hear" pose, finished in the distinctive Royal Doulton jade glaze. This striking piece is part of a rare set based on the Three Wise Monkeys, embodying the proverb of see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. The jade glaze enhances the sculptural details, adding depth and texture to the monkey's expressive form. This monkey can been seen on the Royal Doulton Burslem Artwares Flambe Three Wise Monkeys BA64. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Martyn Alcock Dimensions: 4"H Date or Era: 21st century Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 28 - Wedgwood by John Skeaping Celadon Art Deco Figurine, Monkey Group
This earthenware figurine shows a larger monkey protectively hunched over a smaller young monkey. Rendered in stylized, smooth planes, the figures sit on a rectangular plinth base. Molded ceramic finished in pale green celadon glaze, with a hollow base suggesting slip-cast production. Impressed marks on the side identify sculptor John Skeaping and manufacturer Wedgwood. Skeaping's figurines (English, 1901-1980) are defined by a minimalist style, featuring simplified forms and clean lines that reflect the modern aesthetic of the 1920s. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 3.75"W x 6.75"H
Lot: 29 - Ardmore Studio African Ceramic Giraffe Egg Cup
A ceramic egg cup by Ardmore Ceramic Art, a South African studio known for wildlife-inspired ceramics produced through a collaborative studio model with Zulu and Zimbabwean artisans. This giraffe-form egg cup was hand-molded by Jabu Nene and hand-painted by Nomusa. The piece is rendered in orange tones and decorated with red floral motifs. Modeled details include eyes, ears, nostrils, and mouth. The underside bears the Ardmore mark along with the artists' signatures. Artist: Jabu Nene and Nomusa Dimensions: 3.25"L x 2"W x 2.75"H Date or Era: 2000 Manufacturer or Brand: Ardmore Studio Weight: 85 grams
Lot: 30 - Wedgwood Queen's Ware Floral Taurus the Bull Designed by Arnold Machin
This ceramic figurine is a Wedgwood Queen's Ware Taurus the Bull, designed by Arnold Machin. The piece is modeled in a highly stylized, rounded form with a creamy-white glaze. It is decorated with overglaze enamel floral sprays in shades of purple, yellow, and green, interspersed with delicate grey transfer-printed floral motifs. Gilt accents are applied to the horns, eyes, tail, and hooves. The underside of the piece bears the incised characters WEDGWOOD and 54. A green printed backstamp on the interior of one leg reads WEDGWOOD BARLASTON ENGLAND with a separate green letter B. The figurine features provenance stickers from the Rubin Collection and Robin Reilly collection. Dimensions: 15.50"L x 5.50"W x 6.75"H Dimensions: 15.50"L x 5.50"W x 6.75"H Weight: 2.40 lb
Lot: 31 - Royal Doulton Flambe Dish, Polar Bear
This striking Royal Doulton Flambe figurine features a polar bear sitting gracefully on a dish, showcasing the vibrant red glaze that exemplifies the Flambe style. The piece highlights the meticulous craftsmanship of Royal Doulton, with dynamic contours and a high-gloss finish that brings the polar bear to life. The dish serves as a complementary base, enhancing the overall presentation. Model No. 40. Dimensions: 5.25"H Date or Era: c. 1912 - 1936 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 32 - Lomonosov Porcelain Figurine of a Polar Bear Cub
A porcelain figurine attributed to the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory (LFZ). The piece depicts a single seated polar bear cub looking upward with its mouth open, rendered in a naturalistic style. The figurine is constructed from glossy white glazed porcelain and accented with black/dark gray details applied to the eyes, nose, and paws. The underside of the hollow casting reveals markings painted in orange/red pigment above the partial stenciled text "MADE...". Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.00"W x 4.50"H
Lot: 33 - Royal Doulton Bird Figurine, Fledgling HN137B
Style two, blue and yellow coloration with black tips on the wings and a brown beak. Royal Doulton backstamp. Model 1238. Dimensions: 2.75"L x 1.25"W x 1.25"H Date or Era: 1917-1936 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 34 - Royal Doulton Bird Figurine, Fledgling HN145A
Style one, blue and yellow coloration with black tips on the wings and a brown beak. Royal Doulton backstamp. Model 1236. Dimensions: 2.75"L x 1.5"W x 1.25"H Date or Era: 1917-1936 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 35 - Royal Doulton Experimental Figurine, Penguins HN103
Very rare, unrecorded version. Experimental green glaze animal study depicting a pair of penguins. Model no. 103. Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 6"L x 3.5"W x 7"H Date or Era: c. 1913 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 36 - Royal Doulton Flambe Animal Figurine, Chicks - Two HN236
The piece depicts two baby birds nestled together in a seated pose. This example is finished in a lustre flambe glaze, which produces a high-gloss red surface with tonal variation ranging from deep crimson. Royal Doulton Flambe backstamp. Artist: Charles Noke Dimensions: 2.25"H Date or Era: 1908 - 1946 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 37 - Royal Doulton Porcelain Figurine, Toucan on Perch HN159
This Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, model HN 159, depicts a toucan perched on a stylized brown tree stump. The item is finished in a polychrome high-gloss glaze. The bird features a green beak with a dark tip, a yellow throat and breast, a green head, and an orange patch on the wing. The wings and tail are rendered in black. The underside of the base displays a green printed manufacturer mark featuring a lion standing upon a crown above a circular logo with four interlocking D characters, surrounded by the words Royal Doulton and Made in England. Handwritten marks on the base include the model number HN 1159 in black and the decorator initials OR in green. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 2.50"W x 7.75"H
Lot: 38 - Beswick Porcelain Figurine, Bobwhite Quail 2191
Beswick Bobwhite Quail ceramic figurine, produced in England, with a matte finish and painted in white, black, and tan tones. Beswick backstamp. Dimensions: 4"L x 2.5"W x 4.75"H Manufacturer or Brand: Beswick Country of Origin: England Weight: 6 oz.
Lot: 39 - A Pair of Wedgwood Japanese Crested Ibis Porcelain Figurines
A pair of glazed porcelain figurines depicting the Japanese Crested Ibis (Nipponia nippon) in flight, modeled by sculptor Uwe Netzsch for Wedgwood. Each bird is rendered with wings spread wide, featuring a subtle salmon-pink blush on the undersides of the primary feathers. The bodies are finished in a white high-luster glaze, detailed with a distinctive red facial patch and a long black bill tipped with red. The legs and feet are painted in an orange-red tone. Each figure is supported by a naturalistic base modeled as a tree stump with green foliage and textured bark. The underside of each base features a gold-printed maker mark consisting of a stylized letter W logo for Wedgwood. Text on the base identifies the subject as Japanese Crested Ibis, NIPPONIA NIPPON (Temminck 1835), and states Modelled by Uwe Netzsch at Sado Island, Japan. One base retains a silver and black circular sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.25"W x 6.50"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.25"W x 6.50"H Weight: 15.00oz
Lot: 40 - Goldschneider by Josef Lorenzl Art Deco Figurine, Aida
Exceptional Art Deco figurine titled Aida by renowned Austrian sculptor Josef Lorenzl (1892"1950) for Goldscheider, celebrated for his elegant and highly collectible figural designs. This finely modeled porcelain figure captures Lorenzl's signature style"graceful movement, elongated form, and refined period detail"beautifully hand-painted to emphasize its dramatic Art Deco aesthetic. Marked to the underside with Goldscheider Wien factory marks and artist attribution. A highly desirable cabinet piece for collectors of Art Deco sculpture, Austrian ceramics, and important 20th-century decorative arts. Model 5281. Dimensions: 7"L x 18"H Manufacturer or Brand: Goldscheider Country of Origin: Austria Weight: 3.7 lbs.
Lot: 41 - Goldscheider Julius Hentschel Figurine of Chinese Girl
A very early showing a Chinese girl in traditional attire holding and inspecting a vase. Standing on a square base. Model no. 4376. Impressed "K" to underside. Goldscheider backstamp. Artist: Julius Konrad Hentschel Dimensions: 6.5"L x 5"W x 14.5"H Date or Era: c. 1917
Lot: 42 - Goldscheider Figurine by Josef Lorenzl, Dancer in a Stooped Pose
An elegant Goldscheider Art Deco porcelain figurine by Josef Lorenzl, modeled as a poised female dancer in a stooped pose, gracefully holding out the folds of her flowing gown. Finely hand-painted in soft shades of gray and cream with intricate geometric and scroll designs accenting the dress. The figure features delicate facial detailing and period heels, standing upon an oval base. Marked Goldscheider Wien, model number 6227, with impressed numerals and artist's signature. Artist: Josef Lorenzl Dimensions: 10"L x 13.5"H Date or Era: 1929 Manufacturer or Brand: Goldscheider Country of Origin: Austria
Lot: 43 - Goldscheider Figurine by Julius Hentschel, Chinese Girl with Fan
A finely modeled Goldscheider porcelain figurine depicting a Chinese girl holding an open fan decorated with floral detail. She wears traditional attire in soft pastel tones of pink, blue, and lavender, with delicate hand-painted accents. The figure stands on a square base with the designer's signature on the side and bears the Goldscheider backstamp to the underside along with impressed and painted marks. Artist: Julius Hentschel Dimensions: 5"L x 14"H Date or Era: c. 1917 Manufacturer or Brand: Goldscheider Country of Origin: Austria
Lot: 44 - Goldscheider by Josef Lorenzl Art Deco Figure, Carmen
Porcelain figure by Josef Lorenzl, depicting a Spanish dancer in a full, rose-patterned pink gown, gracefully holding a vibrant fan. She wears a flowing white mantilla draped over her shoulders, enhancing the dynamic elegance of her pose. Signed by Lorenzl on the base, with Goldscheider backstamp and model numbers 5088 63 16. Artist: Josef Lorenzl Dimensions: 7.5"L x 9.5"H x 20"H Date or Era: c. 1923 Manufacturer or Brand: Goldscheider Country of Origin: Austria
Lot: 45 - Doulton & Co. by Richard Garbe Wall Mask, St. Agnes HN1786
This beautifully crafted St. Agnes wall hanging by Doulton & Co. features a serene depiction of the saint with an elegant crown, finished in a rich green glaze. The backstamp includes hand written title, Potted by Doulton & Co. and the Edition number 2 of 100, along with impressed numbers 347 and 1534. Artist: Richard Garbe Dimensions: 5.25"L x 2.5"W x 11.25"H Date or Era: c. 1935 Edition Number and/or Size: 2 of 100 Manufacturer or Brand: Doulton & Co. Country of Origin: England
Lot: 46 - Royal Doulton Figurine, The Bather HN774
The piece features a standing female nude figure partially draped in a patterned robe of dark blue and red with interior red detailing. The figure stands on a black square base, with the backstamp reading The Bather, HN774, and Potted by Doulton & Co, accompanied by the Royal Doulton circular mark in green. Artist: Leslie Harradine Dimensions: 7.75"H Date or Era: 1925 - 1938 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 47 - Royal Doulton Figurine, Harlequinade HN585
This early figure features a standing female character in theatrical costume, part of the Harlequinade series. The subject is dressed in a diamond-patterned dress painted in blue, yellow, green, black, gray, and purple tones, complemented by a ruffled white collar and dark hat. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Leslie Harradine Dimensions: 6.75"H Date or Era: 1923 - 1940 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 48 - Royal Doulton Figurine, Lady Jester HN3924
A porcelain figure designed by William K. Harper, based on an original work by Leslie Harradine, depicting a female jester. The figure is modeled in a standing posture adjacent to a low pillar with hands positioned upon the hips, executed in a palette of pale pink and green glazes featuring gilded accents and integrated bells. The underside bears the official Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: William K. Harper Dimensions: 3.25"L x 4"W x 10"H Edition Number and/or Size: 251 of 950 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 1.3 lbs.
Lot: 49 - Royal Doulton Artists Copy Figurine with Rare Bottle Green Base, The Jester HN2016
This Royal Doulton porcelain figurine is titled The Jester, model number HN2016. The figure is depicted in a traditional three-pointed jester's hat with bells, wearing a vibrant multi-colored tunic in shades of red, forest green, and deep navy blue. He is seated in a pensive posture atop a column featuring a marbleized glaze in grey and green tones, which is mounted to a solid square bottle green base. The jester holds a marotte, or jester's wand, across his lap. The figurine is crafted from fine porcelain and finished with a high-gloss overglaze. The underside features the Royal Doulton printed factory backstamp including the lion and crown motif. Directly below the mark, the words ARTISTS COPY are printed in black. This specific item is a rare variant, distinguished by its bottle green base as opposed to the standard black base found on most production models. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 3.50"W x 9.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb 6.00oz
Lot: 50 - Martin Battersby for Wedgwood, Clarice Cliff The First Lady of Art Deco Limited Edition Porcelain Plaque
This large rectangular wall plaque is crafted in fine porcelain by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Limited as part of "The First Lady of Art Deco" series. The piece reproduces a 1972 exhibition poster designed by artist Martin Battersby for a Clarice Cliff retrospective at the Brighton Art Gallery. The graphic composition features a high-contrast Art Deco silhouette of a woman in black holding a vibrant, geometrically decorated ceramic vessel, set against a white background and enclosed by a repeating border of multi-colored circles. The plaque is plate-signed Martin Battersby in the upper left corner and includes printed text for the exhibition details at the bottom. The verso retains an official certificate of authenticity identifying this piece as plaque number 330 from a limited edition of 1,972 worldwide. The certificate also displays the Bradex number 26-D08-003.01 and the Wedgwood corporate logo. The plaque is housed in a contemporary black beveled frame with a thin red inner border. Dimensions: 24.50"L x 0.75"W x 32.25"H Artist: Martin Battersby Dimensions: 24.50"L x 0.75"W x 32.25"H Weight: 12.00 lb 13.00oz
Lot: 51 - Kevin Francis by Victoria Bourne Ceramic Figurine, Artist Original Proof
The piece is rendered in an Art Deco style, depicting a seated woman wearing a purple dress, a light gray coat with an exaggerated wide collar, and a lime green cloche hat. The figure is portrayed holding a miniature decorated teacup and saucer. Behind the woman is a stylized, disc-shaped landscape backdrop featuring tall, slender trees in shades of yellow and green with small, red-roofed cottages at the base, reminiscent of the bizarre patterns by Clarice Cliff. The figurine is mounted on a stepped black base decorated with sparse floral sprigs in orange and yellow. The underside of the base features a hand-painted inscription in black script stating Artist's Original Proof for Kevin Francis by Victoria Bourne. Small white paper inventory stickers marked 28 and C28 are present on the base and the reverse of the landscape panel. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 4.50"W x 9.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 4.20oz
Lot: 52 - Kevin Francis Figurine, Tallulah Bankhead
A hand made and hand painted ceramic figurine of American actress Tallulah Bankhead, produced by Kevin Francis Ceramics and modelled by Andy Moss to a design by John Michael. Limited edition number 234 of 350, this boldly colored piece depicts Bankhead stylishly posed before a backdrop of ocean liners and the word "New York." With deco-inspired detailing and a yellow travel case at her feet, the figure is marked to the base with full edition details and bears the Peggy Davies Ceramics mark. Hand made in Staffordshire, England. Measures 10.25"H. Dimensions: See Description Date or Era: 20th century Edition Number and/or Size: 234 of 350 Manufacturer or Brand: Kevin Francis Country of Origin: England
Lot: 53 - Kevin Francis Peggy Davies by Victoria Bourne Ceramics Figurine, Artist Original Colorway 1 of 1
A hand-painted glazed ceramic figurine depicting a blonde woman in a seated pose. The figure is wearing a pink strapless corset decorated with red and blue floral sprays and black high-heeled shoes. She is positioned on a pedestal featuring blue marbled outer columns and a cream-colored central panel with a vertical floral vine motif. A folded pink parasol is modeled at the base of the pedestal. The circular base is finished in a white glaze with a scalloped border. The underside contains hand-painted inscriptions in dark script: Artists Original Colorway, 1 of 1, For Peggy Davies, By Victoria Bourne. Dimensions: 5.75"L x 5.25"W x 10.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 11.30oz
Lot: 54 - Peggy Davies Art Deco Colorway Figurine, Ruby Fusion
A single ceramic figurine attributed to Peggy Davies Ceramics, modeled in the Art Deco style and known as Ruby Fusion. The piece depicts a female flapper dancer with a stylized haircut and feathered headwear. The figurine is executed in high-gloss ruby red and black glazes, characteristic of the Flambe technique. The dancer wears a short, fringed red dress and matching stockings, standing against a stylized, tiered fan-like backdrop and stepped base. The reverse of the backdrop features two black star motifs. The underside of the base is clearly marked "Ruby Fusion by Peggy Davies". Dimensions: 3.50"L x 6.25"W x 9.75"H
Lot: 55 - Peggy Davies by Victoria Bourne Artists Proof Figurine, The Temptress
A striking Peggy Davies figurine titled The Temptress, an artist's original proof by Victoria Bourne. The hand-painted piece depicts a reclining female figure wearing a flowing green robe with vibrant floral detailing along the base. Inscribed underneath Artist's Original Proof for Peggy Davies by Victoria Bourne. A rare and visually bold example of contemporary studio craftsmanship, exhibiting fine modeling and expressive color work. Artist: Victoria Bourne Dimensions: 10.5"L x 6.5"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Peggy Davies Ceramics Country of Origin: England
Lot: 56 - Ceramic Sculpture, La Chic, by Andy Moss, Peggy Davies Studios
A limited edition hand-painted ceramic figurine titled La Chic, modelled by Andy Moss for Peggy Davies Studios. This piece captures a fashionably dressed Art Deco-style woman posed elegantly before a stylized Parisian street scene, wearing a vibrant green suit with yellow accents, a spotted yellow headscarf, and holding a green handbag. The background features vivid storefront and cafoÆ'(c) illustrations with the text "La Chic" visible. Issued as part of a limited edition of 500 worldwide, this particular piece is from the Guild Members Exclusive Colourway, an even more limited series of just 100, numbered 1 to 100. This example is hand numbered 57 and bears the Peggy Davies backstamp, along with full edition details to the base. Measures 10.5"H. Dimensions: See Description Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Kevin Francis Country of Origin: England
Lot: 57 - Coalport Bone China Figurine, Diana The Jewel In The Crown
Limited edition Coalport bone china figurine titled "Diana, The Jewel in the Crown," designed by John Bromley and issued by Compton & Woodhouse in 1999. This elegant hand-painted figure depicts Diana in a regal gown adorned with gold detailing and holding a floral bouquet. The base bears the official Coalport backstamp and confirms this piece as number 4517 of a UK-limited edition of 9,500. Accompanied by the original Certificate of Authenticity. Dimensions: 9.5"H Date or Era: 1999 Edition Number and/or Size: 4517 of 9500 Manufacturer or Brand: Coalport Country of Origin: England
Lot: 58 - Wedgwood Hand-Painted Pearlware Sculpture of Lucretia
This hand-painted pearlware sculpture is a product of the Wedgwood potteries, depicting the classical figure of Lucretia. The reclining female subject is modeled with her head resting on her arm atop a large pillow, beneath which appears the head of a bearded man. Her lower body is draped in a white cloth decorated with delicate polychrome floral patterns and a green trim. The group is supported by a rectangular base with a hand-painted faux-marble finish. The name LUCRETIA is molded into a cartouche on the front face of the plinth. The piece is stamped Wedgwood on the verso. Provenance is established by several internal labels, including an oval sticker for the Rubin collection and a dealer label for Art Trading Ltd. and David B. Newborn. A handwritten note glued to the interior, dated July 1948, records the item's history within the Ross family. Dimensions: 11.50"L x 4.00"W x 5.75"H Dimensions: 11.50"L x 4.00"W x 5.75"H Weight: 2.92 lb
Lot: 59 - Wedgwood Bone China Figure of Long John Silver, England, circa 1924
Wedgwood bone china figure of the pirate Long John Silver from Treasure Island, modeled by Montague Weaver-Bridgeman circa 1924. The polychrome glazed porcelain figurine features the character with a wooden peg leg and a green and yellow parrot perched on his shoulder. He is depicted in a blue frock coat with white cuffs, a magenta waistcoat, yellow breeches, and a black tricorn hat with yellow piping. The figure leans against a wooden barrel atop a multi-colored textured base with an open treasure chest of gold coins. The underside of the base includes an orange printed mark for Wedgwood England and an oval retailer stamp for Phillips's Ltd, 43 and 44 New Bond St, London. It retains a silver Rubin Collection provenance label and a handwritten inventory sticker. The rear base edge is incised with the monogram HAWB. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 5.25"W x 9.50"H. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 5.25"W x 9.50"H Weight: 1.31 lb
Lot: 60 - Wedgwood Burlaston Windsor Grey Penelope Figurine by Arnold Machin
This mid-century glazed porcelain bust, titled Penelope, was designed by artist Arnold Machin for Wedgwood. The figure features a serene female subject with closed eyes and clasped hands in a contemplative pose, rendered in a stylized manner characteristic of 1960s design. The exterior is finished in a uniform, glossy Windsor Grey glaze. The base is marked Wedgwood Burlaston England and includes provenance labels from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.00"W x 11.00"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.00"W x 11.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 15.00oz
Lot: 61 - Wedgwood by Jack Glynn Glaxay Collection Bone China Figurine, The Governor
A Wedgwood bone china figurine titled The Governor from the Galaxy Collection. The figure is depicted in a standing pose wearing voluminous cobalt blue robes intricately hand-decorated with gilded celestial symbols including suns, crescent moons, stars, and constellations. The character wears a tall miter-style hat featuring a golden sun and holds a textured golden staff in his left hand. The face and hands are finished in a white porcelain glaze. The underside is marked Wedgwood, and limited edition 503 of 2000. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 7.25"W x 10.75"H Dimensions: 8.00"L x 7.25"W x 10.75"H Weight: 1.00 lb 14.00oz
Lot: 62 - Wedgwood by Jack Glynn Spirit of the Age Figurine, Galaxy Collection
This contemporary bone china sculpture is part of the Wedgwood Galaxy Collection, titled Spirit of the Age and modeled by artist Jack Glynn. The work depicts a stylized, muscular nude male figure in a dynamic pose, finished in a brilliant silver-toned luster. The figure holds a swirling ribbon finished in a contrasting gold-toned luster that spirals around his form. The ribbon features the incised formula E=mc2 repeated in cursive script. The sculpture is mounted to an integral circular base with a matching metallic finish. The underside of the base contains full printed marks including the Wedgwood logo, BONE CHINA, MADE IN ENGLAND, and the copyright date 1997. It is hand-numbered 57 from a limited edition of 2,000 and features a printed signature for Jack Glynn. A Rubin Collection label and a quality inspection sticker are also present on the underside. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 3.75"W x 12.25"H. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 3.75"W x 12.25"H Weight: 13.90oz
Lot: 63 - Wedgwood Hand Painted Bisque Porcelain Figurine of Voltaire
This hand-painted bisque porcelain figurine by Wedgwood depicts the French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire. The figure is shown in 18th-century attire, featuring a soft grey cap, a long terracotta-colored overcoat, a cream waistcoat, peach-toned breeches, white stockings, and buckled shoes. He is portrayed in a standing pose with his left hand resting on his hip and his right hand holding a small book. The figure stands on an integral, naturalistic rocky base. The underside of the base is marked with the printed factory stamp Wedgwood, three stars, and Etruria England. It also bears a circular blue and white paper label reading Julian Wedgwood Collection. This piece includes provenance from the Rubin Collection and Earl Buckman. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 4.00"W x 12.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 5.50oz
Lot: 64 - 2pc Wedgwood Pearlware Pastoral Figurines
This lot consists of a pair of early 19th-century lead-glazed earthenware figurines from the 2pc Lenhart collection, identified as pearlware by the bluish tint in the glaze. The first figure depicts a woman wearing a white high-waisted gown decorated with red and black floral sprigs and a green sash, leaning over a mossy tree stump to pet a white dog. The second figure depicts a man in a patterned white tunic with red circles and blue dots, a green neckerchief, and brown boots, leaning against a reddish-brown tree stump while a spotted dog leaps toward him. Both figures stand on rectangular plinth bases featuring a horizontal reddish-brown painted band. The reverse of each base is marked with the impressed capital letters WEDGWOOD. The hollow undersides of the bases retain several historical provenance labels, including purple stamps for the Rubin Collection, stickers for the O. Lenhart Collection (numbered S.L. 64.29.1a and S.L. 64.29.1b), and Skinner auction tags (lot 2465, item 238). Dimensions: 3"L x 3"W x 7.5"H Weight: 1.00 lb 8.00oz
Lot: 65 - Doulton & Co. Porcelain Figurine, London Cry, Strawberries HN749
This charming Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, titled London Cry, Strawberries (HN749), is part of the esteemed Street Vendor series. Designed by renowned artist Leslie Harradine, it was produced between 1925 and 1936. The figure portrays a mother and her daughter, both holding baskets of strawberries, capturing a nostalgic glimpse of early 20th-century London street life. The figurine is meticulously hand-painted in red and cream hues, showcasing the intricate details of their attire and expressions. The base bears the Royal Doulton backstamp and the hand-inscribed phrase "Potted by Doulton & Co." Dimensions: 4.5"L x 7.25"H Date or Era: 1925 - 1936 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 12.3 oz.
Lot: 66 - Royal Doulton by Leslie Harradine Bone China Figurine, The Paisley Shawl HN1707, Rare Version
The piece is constructed of polychrome hand-painted glazed fine bone china. It depicts a standing female figure in Regency-style attire, featuring a prominent draped shawl with a stylized paisley pattern in shades of magenta, purple, and blue. The figure is dressed in a pale cream-colored tiered skirt and a teal-green wide-brimmed hat accented with a pink floral element and a green ribbon tied at the chin. The base is marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 4.75"W x 8.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb 1.40oz
Lot: 67 - Royal Doulton by Leslie Harradine Figurine, Marie HN1635, Rare Version
Depicts a young girl in a mid-19th-century style dress. The figure is constructed of polychrome glazed porcelain and features light brown hair with a gown consisting of a pink bodice, puff sleeves, and a voluminous skirt decorated with hand-painted floral motifs in shades of lavender, rose, and blue. The base is marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 3.25"L x 2.75"W x 4.75"H Weight: 4.30oz
Lot: 68 - Royal Doulton Figurine Camilla HN 1710
A single glazed ceramic figurine manufactured by Royal Doulton, identified as the model Camilla HN1710. The figure depicts a standing female in 18th-century historical costume. The figure is characterized by a voluminous, glossy pink overskirt draped over a cream-colored petticoat decorated with wavy red and green polychrome lines. The figure wears a laced pink bodice and has reddish-brown hair. It stands posed on a mottled pink square base. The underside of the base bears the green printed Royal Doulton crown and lion backstamp, the figure name Camilla, the mold number HN 1710, the registration number Rd No 80122. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 3.50"W x 7.00"H
Lot: 69 - Royal Doulton Figurine, Lisette HN1523, Rare Version
A hand painted porcelain figure modeled as a seated lady in 18th century style dress, wearing a crimson bodice with ruffled neckline and layered pastel skirt. Accented in yellow and red coloration. Hand written title and HN number. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Leslie Harradine Dimensions: 3.75"L x 5.5"W x 5"H Date or Era: 1932 - 1936 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 70 - Royal Doulton Figurine, Miranda HN1819, Style One
This Royal Doulton figurine, Miranda HN1819, depicts a woman in a flowing gown, delicately holding a fan. The figure is beautifully painted in soft shades of peach and seafoam green, with intricate detailing on her dress and accessories. Green Royal Doulton backstamp and handwritten Miranda HN1819 on base. Artist: L. Harradine Dimensions: 4.5"L x 2.5"W x 8.5"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 71 - Royal Doulton Figurine, Polly Peachum Beggars HN569
A charming Royal Doulton Polly Peachum HN698, modeled in a vibrant crimson gown with exquisite hand painted details. This early 20th century figurine captures the elegance and grace of Polly with delicate facial features and flowing movement in her dress. Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 5.5"L x 4.5"H Date or Era: 1925 - 1949 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 10.2 oz.
Lot: 73 - Royal Doulton Prototype Colorway Figurine, Princess Elizabeth
This figurine depicts Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth I, dressed in period Tudor attire with a burgundy and cream gown featuring diamond-patterned detailing, elaborate puffed sleeves with luster glaze, and a floor-length cloak. She stands beside a tall table with a checkered top, beneath which is a small stool and a gold-painted open chest. Royal Doulton backstamp. Marked: This Item Is The Property Of Royal Doulton (UK) LTD., And Title To The Property Remains With The Company At All Times. Artist: Pauline Parsons Dimensions: 8.5"H Date or Era: 1996 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 74 - Royal Doulton Prototype Figurine, Biddy Penny Farthing HN1843 No Ballons
Rare prototype Royal Doulton figurine of Biddy Penny Farthing, model HN1843, hand-painted in early colorways. This unique version produced without balloons dates from 1942 and represents an early trial version of the beloved design. Purchased by a collector at the China shop of Thomas Wallis & Co. at Holborn Circus in 1943. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Leslie Harradine Dimensions: 5"L x 3.75"W x 9"H Date or Era: 1942 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 75 - Royal Doulton Spanish Lady HN 1294 Porcelain Figurine
A single glazed porcelain figurine by Royal Doulton, identified as the model "Spanish Lady," HN 1294. The figure depicts a standing female dressed in a high-gloss tiered gown primarily in shades of vermillion and coral red. She wears a dark, pointed shawl or mantilla draped over her head and shoulders, executed in black and purple tones. The figure stands on a rectangular base glazed in maroon and purple tones. The underside of the hollow base features the standard printed green Royal Doulton crown mark. Inscribed in red paint are the title "Spanish Lady," the model number "HN 1294," the registration number "RN No 736540," and the phrase "Potted by Doulton & Co." Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 8.50"H
Lot: 76 - Michael Sutty Figurine, Junior Leaders' Regiment Royal Artillery 1981
This porcelain figure depicts a trumpeter of the Junior Leaders' Regiment Royal Artillery as it appeared in 1981. Dressed in full ceremonial attire featuring intricate braid detailing, the figure wears a red and black plume-topped military hat. The trumpeter is shown holding a gold trumpet, with a bugle resting at his side. The figure stands on a circular base with gilt detailing, inscribed with 'Junior Leaders' Regiment Royal Artillery 1981.' The underside bears the Michael Sutty backstamp along with additional text indicating this piece is number 41 of a limited edition of 250. Artist: Michael Sutty Dimensions: 3"W x 7.75"H Edition Number and/or Size: 41 of 250 Manufacturer or Brand: Michael Sutty Country of Origin: England Weight: 6.1 oz
Lot: 77 - Michael Sutty Figurine, Royal Garrison Artillery 1864
A glazed figure of a soldier in full uniform, wearing a dark tunic with red and yellow collar trim and a white crossbelt. The soldier holds a rifle at his side and stands on a circular white base with gold trim, inscribed 'Royal Garrison Artillery 1864.' The base features a Michael Sutty backstamp and additional text indicating this is number 41 of a limited edition of 250. Artist: Michael Sutty Dimensions: 3"W x 7.75"H Edition Number and/or Size: 41 of 250 Manufacturer or Brand: Michael Sutty Country of Origin: England Weight: 6.6 oz
Lot: 78 - Michael Sutty Porcelain Figuirne, Napoleon Bonaparte 1800
This porcelain figure, produced by Michael Sutty in a limited edition of 1000, is modeled after the 19th-century oil painting, Napoleon Crossing the Alps, by Jacques-Louis David (French, 1748-1825) depicting the Emperor of the French. The composition features Napoleon atop a white horse, executed with a palette of red for the cloak, black for the uniform and hat accents, and yellow for the equine mane. The base is rendered in a light brown tone to represent the ground. The underside bears the Michael Sutty backstamp. Dimensions: 8.25"L x 9"H Edition Number and/or Size: Edition of 1000 Manufacturer or Brand: Michael Sutty Country of Origin: England Weight: 2.3 lbs.
Lot: 79 - Royal Worcester by Bernard Winskill Bone China Sculpture, Alexander
The figure is executed in high-gloss fine bone china and depicts the classical subject of a nude male rider, identified as Alexander, atop a rearing dark horse. The rider is posed dynamically, raising an implement in his right hand. The base features a naturalistic, earthy-toned ground resting on a white plinth. The underside of the base is marked with the Royal Worcester crown and circle stamp, "ROYAL WORCESTER FINE BONE CHINA," "MADE IN ENGLAND," and identifies the subject "ALEXANDER modelled by B Winskill." It is further marked with the copyright date " 1978 ROYAL WORCESTER" and the edition number "No. 63." Artist: Bernard Winskill Dimensions: 15.25"L x 7.00"W x 17.00"H Date or Era: 1978 Edition Number and/or Size: 63 Weight: 6.00 lb
Lot: 80 - Royal Worcester Winston Churchill Limited Edition Candle Snuffer
This fine bone china candle snuffer, also referred to as an extinguisher, depicts Sir Winston Churchill in a characteristic pose. The figure is modeled wearing a black Homburg-style hat, a black overcoat, and a white waistcoat accented with gilded buttons and a blue polka-dot bow tie. Churchill is shown with a cigar in his mouth and his right hand raised in the V for Victory gesture. The piece is set upon a circular base finished with a wide gilded band. The interior features the Royal Worcester backstamp in black underglaze. Printed inscriptions include Winston Churchill, MADE IN ENGLAND, and (c) 2000 ROYAL WORCESTER. The piece is further identified as part of a limited edition of 500 specially commissioned by Peter Jones China, with the handwritten edition number 96. Dimensions: 2.50"L x 2.25"W x 3.75"H
Lot: 81 - Royal Doulton The Pilot Skipper Figurine HN 4510
A single glazed bone china figurine, Royal Doulton The Pilot Skipper Figurine HN4510, from the Royal Doulton Classics series. The figure depicts a male maritime figure seated on a wooden block, dressed in a high-gloss brown slicker, green trousers, and a yellow sou'wester hat, shading his eyes. The figure leans against a white life preserver ring inscribed with the word PILOT. The figurine rests on a circular base modeled as cobblestone paving. Markings on the base identify the item as Royal Doulton Classics, HN 4510, modelled by Martyn C.L. Alcock, dated 2002. The piece was produced exclusively for the Pilot Insurance Company to commemorate its 75th Anniversary. Dimensions: 4.50"W x 7.00"H
Lot: 82 - Royal Doulton Very Rare Vintage Prototype Colorway Figurine, The Cobbler
A vintage prototype colorway , modelled seated cross-legged upon a rectangular base. Depicted in traditional attire; striped shirt, blue-green coat and trousers. Handwritten title and "Potted by Doulton & Co." Royal Doulton backstamp. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 4.5"W x 8"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 83 - Royal Doulton Figurine, A Scribe HN305
This Royal Doulton figurine was designed by renowned artist Charles J. Noke. The figure depicts a scribe seated with a scroll in his hands, dressed in rich robes with intricate detailing. The vibrant color palette includes shades of green, blue, and gold, highlighting the fine craftsmanship of the piece. Introduced as part of Royal Doulton's collectible figurines, this item embodies the historical and cultural significance often depicted in Noke's work. Royal Doulton backstamp. Noke signed on the side. Artist: Charles J. Noke Dimensions: 6"H Date or Era: c. 1918 - 1936 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 84 - Royal Doulton Figurine, The Carpet Vendor HN76
A polychrome glazed earthenware figurine, titled The Carpet Vendor, designed by Charles J. Noke. The figure is depicted kneeling, wearing a teal turban and dark blue robes trimmed in orange, holding an orange cloth patterned with dark blue florals. The figure stands on a base featuring a green and black checkered motif. The underside bears a printed circular Royal Doulton England backstamp. Handwritten marks confirm the title "Carpet Vendor," "Potted by Doulton Co.," and the designer name "C. J. Noke." Dimensions: 4.25"L x 3.50"W x 6.50"H
Lot: 85 - Royal Doulton Prototype Figurine, Tall Story
A Royal Doulton polychrome glazed porcelain figurine titled Tall Story, model number HN 2248. The figure depicts an elderly mariner with a gray beard, wearing a dark blue peaked sailor cap, a purple jacket over a dark turtleneck, blue trousers, and tall dark boots. The subject is seated on a rustic wooden bench while gesturing toward a model sailboat held in his lap. A small black chest containing green contents is positioned at his feet. The underside of the base features a circular green Royal Doulton backstamp with a lion rampant atop a crown and the words Made in England. Below the stamp is a black printed inscription stating THE PROPERTY OF ROYAL DOULTON TABLEWARE LTD. NOT PRODUCED FOR SALE. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 6.00"H Weight: 13.70oz
Lot: 86 - Royal Doulton Prototype Figurine, Yeoman of the Guard
A Royal Doulton Prototype Figurine depicting a male youth in elaborate ceremonial dress, primarily in red and white with yellow accents. The figure is posed dynamically, standing on a white oval base detailed with gilt scrollwork. The costume features a central motif of a crown surmounting a red rose on the tunic, and the reverse of the tunic bears the initials 'H R' beneath a crown. The figure holds a rolled scroll in his right hand. The underside of the base is marked with the printed Royal Doulton lion an crown hallmark, along with the impressed number "2717", edition "3/3", and date "2004." Dimensions: 4.25"L x 2.00"W x 10.50"H
Lot: 87 - Royal Doulton Prototype Figurine, Vicar
English porcelain figurine of a vicar at a pulpit with an open book, finished in glaze and wearing a black cassock, white surplice, and white stole with gilt crosses and pink floral accents. Underside with Royal Doulton backstamp and inscribed: The Property Of Royal Doulton Tableware LTD. Not Produced For Sale. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 3.25"W x 8.25"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 1.00 lb 4.20oz
Lot: 88 - Royal Doulton Prototype Factory Proof Figurine, Choir Boy
An English porcelain figurine with glazed finish depicting a choir boy holding two books, dressed in a white surplice over a blue cassock. The underside is marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp. "Factory Proof" handwritten on the underside. Dimensions: 3.25"W x 8.00"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 9.70oz
Lot: 89 - Royal Doulton Advertising Classics Limited Edition Figurine Golly AC 1
A glazed ceramic figurine produced by Royal Doulton as part of the Advertising Classics series, depicting the mascot for James Robertson and Sons marmalade. The figure is modeled wearing a blue tailcoat with two orange buttons on the reverse, a yellow waistcoat with white buttons, a red bow tie, and red trousers. The character holds a miniature jar of Golden Shred marmalade in its left hand. The figurine is mounted on a circular dark blue base featuring the white script text Golly it is Good! on the front. The underside of the base bears the printed Royal Doulton lion and crown backstamp along with the text Advertising Classics and a top hat symbol. It is identified as GOLLY AC 1 and marked as a limited edition of 2,000. This specific piece is hand-numbered in green ink as 1854. Copyright information includes 1999 James Robertson and Sons Ltd. and 1999 Royal Doulton and M.C.L. A light blue oval inspection sticker from Royal Doulton is attached to the base. Small hand-painted marks in red and black are visible on the unglazed base rim. Dimensions: 2.50"L x 2.50"W x 5.75"H
Lot: 90 - Royal Doulton Advertising Classics, Fox Polar Bear AC4
Limited-edition, 1813 of 2000, figurine from the 20th Century Advertising Classics collection, featuring the Fox's Glacier Mints Polar Bear mascot (AC4). This charming collectible showcases a white polar bear standing atop a translucent amber-colored base with the FOX logo in relief. The figurine was produced under license from Nestle. Royal Doulton backstamp on base. Certificate of Authenticity included. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"H Edition Number and/or Size: 1813 of 2000 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 6
Lot: 91 - Royal Doulton Advertising Figurine, The Milkybar Kid AC7
A limited edition example depicting a blonde-haired boy wearing spectacles and dressed as a western sheriff, with red pants, a blue shirt, and a yellow vest fitted with a silvery sheriff badge, along with a white hat featuring a blue band. The figure stands on a base inscribed "The Milkybars are on me!" and the underside bears the Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: William K. Harper and David Biggs Dimensions: 6.25"H Date or Era: 2000 Edition Number and/or Size: 1320 of 2000 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Weight: 5 oz.
Lot: 92 - Royal Doulton Guinness Harpist Advertising Figurine MCL 29
Royal Doulton Guinness Harpist advertising figurine, model number MCL 29. This hand-decorated ceramic piece was produced in the United Kingdom in 2010 for Millennium Collectables Ltd. under license from Guinness. The figurine depicts a blonde woman wearing a red evening gown, seated beside a large bottle of Guinness Extra Stout. The figure is posed to mimic playing the harp featured on the bottle label. The bottle is finished in a high-gloss black glaze with a yellow crown cap. The circular white base is inscribed with the title Encore! in green script on the front edge. The underside bears the Royal Doulton lion and crown backstamp along with the model designation MCL 29 and the name of the modeler, Shane Ridge. This piece is a limited edition, hand-numbered 157 of 750. The base also retains two paper auction labels from previous cataloging. Dimensions: 5.75"L x 5.75"W x 8.50"H
Lot: 93 - Royal Doulton Guinness Topiary Sea Lion Limited Edition Advertising Figurine MCL 28
This Royal Doulton figurine, model MCL 28, is titled Guinness Topiary Sealion and was produced as a limited edition. The hand-painted glazed porcelain piece depicts a gardener in a yellow sweater, green hat, and blue trousers trimming a large sea lion topiary with shears. The topiary balances a pint of Guinness stout on its nose, recreating a scene from iconic advertising campaigns. The figure is mounted on a circular cream-colored base with the slogan Lovely day for a GUINNESS printed in red on the front edge. The underside features printed marks including the Royal Doulton lion and crown logo, the model name and number, and the handwritten edition number 392 of 750. It also includes the 2010 copyright for Guinness and Co., licensing information for Millennium Collectables Ltd., and attribution to modeler Shane Ridge. A small black silhouette and a hand-painted decorator mark are also present on the base. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.25"W x 8.00"H
Lot: 94 - Royal Doulton Prototype Large Character Jug, Mae West
This is a rare Royal Doulton prototype large character jug depicting the iconic Mae West. Designed with exquisite attention to detail, the jug portrays Mae West with her signature glamorous style, complete with a fur-lined coat and a blonde coiffure. The handle features a hatchet design, adding a unique and dramatic flair. This one-of-a-kind prototype represents a piece of Royal Doulton's artistic and collectible history. Inscription by Dawn Lammas, who was a painter for the English china company Royal Doulton. Inscription reads: Nice meeting you, Earl. - Dawn Lammas, 1982. Artist: Colin M. Davidson Dimensions: 7.5"H Date or Era: c. 1983 - 1986 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 95 - Royal Doulton Prototype Small Character Jug, John Wayne
Rare Royal Doulton prototype character jug depicting John Wayne, in the small size. This prototype version was never released for general production, making it highly sought after by collectors. Featuring a finely detailed likeness of the iconic American actor in his signature cowboy hat and neckerchief, with the handle incorporating elements of Western imagery, including a saddle and branding iron. Hand-painted in rich, earthy tones with meticulous attention to detail. Royal Doulton backstamp. Measures 6.5"L x 5.5"H. Dimensions: See Description Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 96 - Royal Doulton Colorway Large Character Jug, Pearly Boy
The 'Arry design with brown pearl buttons on his brown hat and coat. 'Arry marked on the back. A plain brown handle. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Harry Fenton Dimensions: 6"L x 5.5"W x 6.5"H Date or Era: c. 1947 Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 97 - Peggy Davies Studios Ruby Fusion Character Jug, John F. Kennedy
This large J.F. Kennedy Character Jug was created by Peggy Davies Studios as part of the American Patriots series. Featuring a detailed likeness of President Kennedy, the jug includes a unique USA rocket handle, symbolizing his vision for space exploration. Peggy Davies established her own studio in 1947, and some of her early figurines were sold at Harrods. Hand-made and hand-painted in Staffordshire, England. Peggy Davies backstamp. Artist: Peggy Davies Dimensions: 6.75"L x 5"W x 7"H Date or Era: c. 1987 Edition Number and/or Size: Limited edition of 250. Manufacturer or Brand: Peggy Davies Studios Country of Origin: England
Lot: 98 - Royal Staffordshire Pottery Wilkinson Toby Jug, Admiral David Beatty
Designed by Carruthers Gould, a glazed earthenware toby jug modeled as Admiral of the Fleet David Beatty, a prominent British naval commander of the First World War. The figural jug is formed in traditional toby style, depicting Beatty seated in naval uniform, with hand-painted facial features and a restrained polychrome glaze palette. The handle is integrated to the reverse. The underside marked Royal Staffordshire Pottery Wilkinson Ltd England backstamp. Artist: Carruthers Gould Dimensions: 4.5"W x 10.5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Staffordshire Pottery Country of Origin: England Weight: 2 lbs.
Lot: 99 - Daum Roy Adzak Frosted Crystal David Face Sculpture
This French art glass sculpture from Daum, Nancy, was designed by artist Roy Adzak and is titled David. The piece is constructed from a heavy, curved slab of clear polished crystal with a frosted or satin-finished low-relief human face molded into the center. The facial features depict a classical, stoic visage with downcast eyes. The sculpture has a flat polished base and a concave reverse side that follows the contours of the relief face. The lower edge of the crystal is marked with an etched signature reading Daum Nancy accompanied by the Cross of Lorraine symbol. A circular grey and black paper label for the Rubin Collection is affixed to the side of the piece. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 1.25"W x 3.25"H. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 1.25"W x 3.25"H Weight: 10.30oz
Lot: 100 - Daum Pate de Verre Frog on Lily Pad Vide-Poche
A Daum pate de verre art glass decorative dish or vide-poche. The piece features a three-dimensionally modeled crystal frog in a deep dark amber to black tone perched atop a translucent lily pad base. The base transitions through a palette of emerald green at the center to mottled shades of citron yellow and pale amber toward the undulating rim. The object exhibits the characteristic matte, granular texture and internal bubbling synonymous with the kiln-cast pate de verre technique. The underside features a hand-etched script signature reading Daum France. Additionally, the underside bears a circular silver-toned collector label with a black border that reads RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 6.25"L x 6.00"W x 2.50"H Dimensions: 6.25"L x 6.00"W x 2.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb 12.00oz
Lot: 101 - mile Galle Floral Acid-Etched Cameo Glass Footed Bowl
An elegant Art Nouveau cameo glass vessel executed in the distinctive cole de Nancy tradition of France. The piece is formed in multi-layered glass with finely acid-etched decoration revealing a refined botanical design. It features a wide, flared bowl in green and yellow tones, raised on an integrated dark pedestal base. The footed bowl is enriched with blue and purple floral motifs, delicately worked into the surface. Prominently displayed on the body is the signature Galle in cameo, underscoring the work's association with this celebrated maker and the Art Nouveau movement. Artist: Ãmile Gallé (French 1846-1904) Dimensions: 7.5"L x 5.75"W x 6"H Date or Era: 19th century Country of Origin: France Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz
Lot: 102 - Baccarat Clear Crystal Houbigant Subtilite Buddha Perfume Bottle
Produced by Baccarat for the Houbigant fragrance Subtilite, this clear crystal perfume bottle is modeled in the form of a seated Buddha. The figure is depicted in a meditative pose with a serene facial expression and flowing robes. The piece consists of a molded and polished crystal body with a corresponding spherical crystal stopper. The underside of the base features an acid-etched circular mark with BACCARAT in the upper arc and a central logo depicting a decanter, a wine glass, and a tumbler. A circular paper provenance label from the Rubin Collection is attached to the base. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 1.75"W x 3.75"H Dimensions: 3.00"L x 1.75"W x 3.75"H Weight: 4.50oz
Lot: 103 - Swarovski Star Wars Disney Crystal Figurine, Millennium Falcon
An extraordinary Swarovski Crystal representation of the Millennium Falcon, the legendary starship from the Star Wars saga. Meticulously rendered in clear, gray, and blue crystal facets, this sculptural piece captures the vessel's sleek design and dynamic energy. Mounted on a polished metal stand, it reflects exceptional craftsmanship and a tribute to cinematic history. Includes original box and Swarovski swan logo marking. Model 5619212. Dimensions: Figurine: 6"L x 4"W x 3.75"H. Box: 7.75"L x 7.75"W x 5.25"H Date or Era: 2022 Manufacturer or Brand: Swarovski Country of Origin: Austria
Lot: 104 - Swarovski Star Wars Disney Crystal Figurine, C-3PO
A striking Swarovski Crystal rendition of the beloved droid C-3PO from Star Wars: A New Hope. Expertly crafted in golden crystal with clear accents and fine black detailing, this figurine captures the character's distinctive mechanical form, including the silver-colored right leg true to the 1977 film appearance. Displayed in a confident pose on a clear crystal base, it reflects both artistry and cinematic history. Includes original box and Swarovski marking. Model 5473052 / 5739905. Dimensions: Figurine: 2"L x 1"W x 4.5"H. Box: 6"L x 6"W x 3.75"H Date or Era: 2019 - 2021 Manufacturer or Brand: Swarovski Country of Origin: Austria
Lot: 105 - Lalique France Crystal Leaping Fish Paperweight
The sculpture features a fish in a dynamic C-shaped curve, with the body rendered in a frosted or satin finish that emphasizes the detailed scales. The head, tail, and fins are polished to a clear finish. The figure is mounted on a three-tiered circular clear crystal base. The underside of the base bears an etched script signature reading Lalique France and includes a registered trademark symbol. A partial paper label with the word COLLECTION is also present on the base. Dimensions: 2.50"L x 2.00"W x 3.75"H. Dimensions: 2.50"L x 2.00"W x 3.75"H Weight: 6.10oz
Lot: 106 - Daisy Makeig-Jones (1881-1945) Preparatory Study for Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre
This original mixed media work, executed in watercolor and gouache with metallic gold highlights on paper, serves as a preparatory study for the Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre line. The composition illustrates verses from the poem The Fairies by William Allingham, depicting a whimsical nocturnal landscape with stylized imps and winged fairies perched among trees. The central illustration is framed by an intricate gold-toned Celtic knotwork border. A monogram featuring the intertwined letters D, M, and J is present in the lower right corner of the image. Housed in a modern ornate gilt-composite frame with a gold-toned fabric mat, the verso includes a typed descriptive label, a circular Rubin Collection provenance sticker, and a cutout window revealing an original handwritten poem fragment on a separate paper slip. Dimensions: 18.25"L x 1.75"W x 23.00"H Artist: Daisy Makeig-Jones (British, 1881-1945) Dimensions: 18.25"L x 1.75"W x 23.00"H Weight: 9.50 lb
Lot: 107 - Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Vase, Lahore Z5266
Intended to represent an Indian-inspired design, the vase displays black-painted human and animal figures on a lustrous mother-of-pearl ground with pale yellow exterior shading and a mother-of-pearl interior. The surface is adorned with elaborate printed gilt ornamentation on black, featuring diaper, fret, wavy line, and stippled dot patterns, accented with vivid polychrome enamels in orange, green, blue, and purple. Underside with the Wedgwood Portland vase backstamp, and marked with Z5266. Artist: Daisy Makeig-Jones (British, 1881-1945) Dimensions: 4.5"W x 10.5"H Date or Era: c. 1920s Manufacturer or Brand: Wedgwood Country of Origin: England
Lot: 108 - Wedgwood Dragon Lustre Porcelain Lidded Vase Z4829
This Wedgwood Dragon Lustre porcelain lidded vase, pattern number Z4829, was designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. The vessel features a high-shouldered ovoid body tapering to a flared circular foot, topped with a domed lid and circular finial. The exterior is finished in a mottled, iridescent blue and green lustre glaze. The piece is decorated with gilded transfer work, featuring a large celestial dragon encircling the body and stylized flame or cloud motifs scattered across the surface. The rims of the lid, neck, and base are accented with a repeating checkered gilded border. The base of the vase displays a hand-painted gold pattern number Z4829, a gilded Portland Vase factory mark, the word WEDGWOOD, the letter B, and the word ENGLAND. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 8.75"H
Lot: 109 - Wedgwood Fairyland Luster Ruby Vase, Celestial Dragon Z4827
The vessel features a bottle-form construction with a globular body and a tall, slender tapering neck. The exterior is finished in a mottled, iridescent red and blue mottling luster glaze. A large, detailed Celestial Dragon is depicted in gold gilding, wrapping around the body and extending up the neck. Additional gilded scroll and wave motifs decorate the rim and the foot. The base of the vase bears the gilded Wedgwood Portland Vase backstamp and Z4827. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 8.00"H Weight: 12.90oz
Lot: 110 - Wedgwood Lustre Bone China Fairy Vase
The vessel is of tall cylindrical form featuring a flared rim and a stepped, flared pedestal base. The exterior is decorated with polychrome luster glazes and elaborate gilding. The central motif depicts a winged fairy in flight over a dark, ethereal landscape containing a silhouetted village and a reflective body of water. The reverse side is decorated with stylized cloud formations and various gold-painted stars. Thick bands of bright gilding accent the rim, base moldings, and foot. The underside of the base features the black printed Wedgwood Portland Vase mark, WEDGWOOD, Bone China, and MADE IN ENGLAND. It also bears a hand-painted black monogram, and a silver-colored label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 8.75"H Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 8.75"H Weight: 1.00 lb 14.00oz
Lot: 111 - Wedgwood Night Time and Daylight Fairyland Lustre Octagonal Bowl, Woodland Elves VII - Toadstoll Z4968
Designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. An octagonal bowl with Night Time (Black Fairyland Lustre) exterior depicting the "Woodland Elves VII - Toadstool" design, featuring fairy figures among slim tree trunks and overlapping foliage in green, purple, and dark orange, including three baby imps around a toadstool and a flying baby fairy. Interior in Daylight coloring shows the "Fairy in a Cage" pattern, with a river scene including two bridges, multicolored rocks, three trees, a walled pagoda garden, and a winged figure beneath a suspended cage containing a flying baby fairy. Underside marked with Wedgwood Portland backstamp and Z4968. Dimensions: 9"L x 9"W x 4.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 4.20oz
Lot: 112 - Wedgwood Sunset Fairyland Lustre Bowl
A fine Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre bowl featuring the highly sought-after Woodland Elves, and Jumping Faun patterns, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones in the early 20th century. This exquisitely decorated bowl showcases vibrant and intricate depictions of mischievous elves amidst a fantasy woodland landscape, enhanced with rich gilding and iridescent hues. The detailed exterior features lush foliage, delicate spiderwebs, and whimsical figures, all executed in Makeig-Jones' signature artistic style. Wedgwood Portland vase stamp. Z5481. Artist: Daisy Makeig-Jones Dimensions: 10"Dia x 4.25"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Wedgwood Country of Origin: England
Lot: 113 - W&R Carlton Ware Moonlight Cameo Fairyland Luster Bowl
A circular Carlton Ware luster bowl produced by Wiltshaw and Robinson in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The bowl features the Moonlight Cameo pattern in a Fairyland luster style, characterized by hand-painted silhouettes and intricate gilding over iridescent glazes. The interior center contains a circular medallion depicting two figures, a woman and a child, reaching for floating bubbles beneath a full moon and stylized trees, set against a pale pearlescent background. This central scene is surrounded by a vibrant, mottled orange-red luster field. The interior rim is finished with a wide, ornate gilt border featuring scrolling and geometric patterns punctuated by small pictorial cartouches. The exterior of the bowl is finished in a matching mottled orange-red luster glaze. The underside of the base bears a black printed factory mark consisting of a crown above a swallow bird within a circle, inscribed with W & R STOKE ON TRENT, with the words CARLTON and MADE IN ENGLAND below. The base also displays several labels indicating provenance, including a silver foil label for the Rubin Collection, a white auction sticker from Skinner with the lot number 2348, and a partial yellow inventory label. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 1.75"H Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 1.75"H Weight: 3.40oz
Lot: 114 - Wedgwood Fairyland Luster Bowl with Armagh Design
This circular footed bowl is manufactured by Wedgwood, dating to circa 1920. The porcelain body features a flared rim and sits upon a waisted pedestal foot. The exterior is decorated in a mottled orange luster ground, accented with a gilded Greek key border below the rim and gold banding to the foot. The interior well is glazed white with Armagh design which is encircled polychrome geometric rim border of alternating colored squares in purple, green, yellow, orange, and blue, and gold. The center of the bowl features a circular medallion with a black ground containing stylized tri-spiral motifs in purple, yellow, and white, framed by a turquoise and green border. This style of decoration is characteristic of the lusterware lines produced by Wedgwood in the early 20th century. The underside of the base bears the printed Wedgwood factory mark with the Portland Vase emblem and England. Included on the base is a collector label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 3.00"H Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 3.00"H Weight: 6.90oz
Lot: 115 - Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Octagonal Bowl, Butterflies Z4832
Designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. Small octagonal bowl with a mother-of-pearl exterior luster glaze, decorated with gilt butterflies. The interior is finished in orange and crimson luster with a central decorative medallion. The underside is marked with the Wedgwood Portland backstamp and Z4831. Dimensions: 3.5"W x 2"H
Lot: 116 - Wedgwood Flame Fairyland Lustre Imperial Bowl, Poplar Trees and Woodland Elves V Z5360
Designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. This footed bowl features the "Poplar Trees" pattern on the exterior, depicting an orange lustre sky above shaded crimson tones, green trees, gold-printed flowers on a black ground, and a blue bridge in the distance. The rim is decorated with the "Persian-Celtic" border. The interior showcases the "Woodland Elves V - Woodland Bridge" pattern, with an orange lustre sky, blue water, and black grass accented with gold-painted flowers. At the center is the "Mermaid" motif rendered in polychrome hues. The underside bears the Wedgwood Portland Vase backstamp and pattern number Z5360. Artist: Daisy Makeig-Jones Dimensions: 11"W x 4.75"H Manufacturer or Brand: Wedgwood Country of Origin: England Weight: 3 lbs. 2.1 oz.
Lot: 117 - Two Wedgwood Daisy Makeig-Jones Fairyland Lustre Bowls
This set consists of two English porcelain luster bowls manufactured by Wedgwood and designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, dating to circa 1920. The first item is a small, shallow circular bowl on a raised foot. The interior features an iridescent mottled glaze transitioning from deep blue to purple, decorated with a central gilded stylized mythical beast and a repeating ornate gilded border at the rim. The exterior is finished in a mottled orange luster glaze. The base bears a gold-printed Wedgwood Portland Vase mark with the words Wedgwood and Made in England, alongside the handwritten pattern number Z4825 F. The second item is a deep circular bowl on a short foot. The interior is finished in a deep ruby-magenta luster glaze, featuring a large central gilded butterfly motif and a geometric gilded border below the rim. The exterior has a metallic bronze-toned luster glaze with a gilded border near the foot. The unglazed underside of the foot bears a green-printed Wedgwood Portland Vase mark with Wedgwood and England. It includes handwritten inscriptions reading Ruby Bronze, and F. Both items carry Rubin Collection stickers, and the small bowl retains a Skinner auction tag Dimensions: 2.50"H x 5.00" dia. Dimensions: 2.50"H x 5.00" dia. Weight: 10.00oz
Lot: 118 - Wedgwood Lustre Octagonal Bowl, Hummingbirds
Wedgwood lustre octagonal bowl, the exterior in blue and the interior in orange lustre, decorated with birds in flight. Dimensions: 8"L x 8"W x 4"H Manufacturer or Brand: Wedgwood Country of Origin: England Weight: 1 lb. 6.9 oz.
Lot: 119 - Wedgwood Ordinary Lustre Porcelain Footed Bowl by Daisy Makeig-Jones
A Wedgwood porcelain footed centerpiece bowl in the Ordinary Lustre series designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, produced circa 1915. The exterior features a mottled powder blue ground enriched with gilded floral sprays and circular mon motifs. Two large, asymmetrical reserves shaped like leaves contain polychrome and gilded naturalistic scenes: one depicting a kingfisher among reeds and lilies, and the other showing a long-tailed bird perched on a blossoming branch. The rim is finished with a wide gilded band, and the foot features a gilded Greek key border. The interior of the bowl is white-glazed and decorated with several finely detailed polychrome butterflies. A wide border of green scrolling foliage and stylized flowers runs below the interior rim, with a matching floral medallion centered in the bottom. The underside of the base bears the brown printed Wedgwood Portland Vase mark above England, dating the manufacture between 1891 and 1910. A secondary red printed mark indicates the item was manufactured for the retailer James Powell and Son, Whitefriars Glass Works, 21 Conduit St, London. Two small black square marks are present, one containing the letters YY and the other a stylized character. A handwritten paper label on the base reads 12247-9, C 1915, and 9135-. A circular silver sticker identifies the bowl as part of the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 5.75"H x 8.00" dia. Dimensions: 5.75"H x 8.00" dia. Weight: 3.00 lb
Lot: 120 - Wedgwood Fairyland Nizami Chinoiserie Earthenware Plate
This Wedgwood earthenware cabinet plate features a central Chinoiserie landscape scene executed in vibrant polychrome enamels against a black ground. The decoration depicts figures on a bridge and within a pagoda-style structure, surrounded by stylized trees and floral motifs. A pink printed and enameled border with floral and lattice patterns frames the central scene. The plate is designed with a scalloped rim featuring a molded relief pattern of repeating scrolled foliate motifs and a hand-gilded edge. The reverse side displays a red printed mark reading WEDGWOOD, ETRURIA, ENGLAND, and MADE IN ENGLAND, as well as a handwritten red mark CM5445. The body is further marked with an impressed WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND stamp. This item carries a circular collector label for the Rubin Collection along with a rectangular inventory sticker. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 8.75"W x 0.5"H
Lot: 121 - Wedgwood Fairyland Etruria Cabinet Plate, Silenus
The central circular well is decorated with a fantastical scene featuring four stylized dancing figures, a leaping pink stag, and a small green dog among tall yellow tree trunks and exotic flora set against a deep cobalt blue sky. This central vignette is framed by a black and white geometric chain-link border. The wide outer rim features a repeating pattern of peacock eye motifs in shades of pink, yellow, and black. The piece is finished with a combination of hand-painted enamels and metallic luster glazes. The reverse features a black underglaze stamp reading Wedgwood over a horizontal line and Etruria England. An incised Wedgwood mark is also present. This item was previously part of the Rubin Collection, as evidenced by a circular collection sticker. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 10.00" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 2.00oz
Lot: 122 - Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre and Versailles Double-Sided Copper Transfer Printing Plate
This double-sided engraved copper plate was used for the transfer printing process in the manufacture of ceramics at the Wedgwood works in Etruria, England. One side features an elaborate decorative pattern identified as the Versailles design, characterized by scrolling acanthus-style foliage and floral sprays. The central portion of this side contains the manufacturer's marks and is marked 16 IN DISH. The reverse side is engraved with motifs corresponding to the Fairyland Lustre series, inscribed 9 IN IMP BOWL. This side displays a dense field of assorted floral blossoms across the bottom, populated by winged fairy or putti figures in various dynamic poses among floating spheres. The upper portion of the design features a series of geometric and scalloped lace-like borders intended for the rim or wall of the vessel. The plate is rectangular with four circular mounting holes located at the corners. This item originates from the Ellis Rubin collection of Wedgwood production materials. Dimensions: 15.25"L x 8.00"H Dimensions: 15.25"L x 8.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb
Lot: 123 - Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Thumbelina Large Plate with Twyford Border
A Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre decorative bone porcelain plate designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. The central medallion features the Thumbelina pattern, depicting a reclining figure in a yellow gown on a lily leaf within a pond setting. The figure holds a staff topped with a frog, set against a background of lotuses, lily pads, purple mountains, and a stippled orange and red sky containing a blue butterfly. To the right, a large grasshopper-like insect rests upon a leaf. The scene is rendered in iridescent luster glazes with intricate gold-traced outlines. The wide Twyford border features a pale cream transfer-printed pattern of flora and birds over a light pink luster ground, finished with a gold rim. The reverse of the plate is coated in a mottled deep purple and blue iridescent luster glaze. The underside bears the gold printed factory mark with the Portland Vase and Wedgwood Made in England. Provenance markers include a Rubin Collection sticker and a Skinner inventory tag, along with a handwritten Twyford Potter label and a 1963 inventory sticker. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 10.50" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 10.50" dia. Weight: 7.00oz
Lot: 124 - 4pc Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Butterfly Cabinet Plates
A set of four circular porcelain cabinet plates manufactured by Wedgwood in the Fairyland Lustre Butterfly pattern, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. The well of each plate features a large gilded butterfly set against a mottled mother-of-pearl iridescent ground with hues of blue, green, and cream. Three plates possess a deep mottled maroon or ruby lustre border, while one plate features an orange-gold lustre border. All four borders are decorated with intricate gilded symbols, including interlocking rings, knots, stylized butterflies, and Asian-inspired motifs. The reverse of each plate is finished in a multi-colored sponge lustre glaze in shades of blue, orange, and brown with a strong iridescent sheen. The underside of each plate bears a gold-tone factory mark featuring the Portland Vase, the name WEDGWOOD, a star symbol, and ENGLAND. Each plate includes a silver-tone provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 9.00" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 9.00" dia. Weight: 3.45 lb
Lot: 125 - Rare Wedgwood Fine Bone China Argus Pheasant W1735 Plate by Daisy Makeig-Jones
This visually beautiful Art Deco composition was created circa 1920 by the legendary artist Daisy Makeig-Jones, globally celebrated as the artistic mastermind behind Wedgwood's famed Fairyland Lustre series. An exceptionally fine antique Wedgwood bone china plate featuring the vibrant and exotic Argus Pheasant design, executed in the rare variant where the central scene extends entirely to the rim without a colored border. The composition showcases a dramatic arrangement of stylized argus pheasants and smaller birds perched amidst lush, sprawling tree peonies. The brilliant, multi-colored enameled palette"composed of rich pinks, violets, blues, and yellows"is set in stark, dramatic contrast against a solid black ground. The entire composition is elegantly framed by a delicate, hand-painted gold gilt rim lines. Underside feature Wedgwood factory marks, the Portland Vase mark, and painted W1735. Artist: Daisy Makeig-Jones (British, 1881â1945) Dimensions: 10.625" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 6.90oz
Lot: 126 - Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Small Dragon Cup, Z4831
Designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. Small bowl form with mottled green exterior luster glaze, decorated with gilt transfer-printed Asian motif symbols and designs, and a gilded Aquatic Bead border at the rim. Interior with mother-of-pearl luster glaze featuring a dragon in purple, green, and orange hues. Underside marked with Wedgwood Portland Vase backstamp and Z4831. Dimensions: 2.25"W x 1.50"H
Lot: 127 - 2pc Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Saucer and Baku Pin Dish
This lot features two early 20th-century bone china saucers manufactured by Wedgwood and designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. Pin dish is decorated in the Dragon Luster pattern Baku with a mottled iridescent glaze in blue, turquoise, and violet tones. It features a central hand-painted dragon with gold luster highlights and a gilt foliate pattern on the reverse. The base is marked with the Wedgwood Portland Vase factory stamp, MADE IN ENGLAND, and handwritten pattern code 628hz. The second saucer features the powder blue fish pattern, decorated with a stippled blue ground, gold-stenciled bubbles, and three hand-painted fish in naturalistic tones. The rim is finished with a gilt edge. The base bears the Wedgwood urn mark and ENGLAND. Both items include collection stickers for the Rubin Collection and Skinner. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.75" dia. Weight: 5.00oz
Lot: 128 - Wedgwood Daisy Makeig-Jones Dragon Lustre Chalice, circa 1920
A Wedgwood ceramic chalice or urn designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, dating to circa 1920. This large footed vessel features a flaring bowl joined to a pedestal foot by a central metal bolt and nut assembly. The exterior is decorated with relief-molded ornamentation in two distinct registers. The upper register depicts stylized floral motifs and scrolling foliage in blue, green, and brown enamels against a stippled orange ground. The lower, larger register features writhing dragons rendered in brown and blue against a mottled light green ground. The stem and foot are finished in a solid vibrant green glaze, while the interior of the bowl displays an iridescent luster finish. The underside of the foot is impressed with the maker name WEDGWOOD. Provenance is indicated by a circular silver label for the Rubin Collection and a secondary paper dealer label with various handwritten notations. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 6.00"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 6.00"H Weight: 1.79 lb
Lot: 129 - Wedgwood Lidded Box Attributed to Daisy Makeig-Jones
A square Wedgwood lidded porcelain box attributed to designer Daisy Makeig-Jones. The box features rounded corners and a slightly domed, lift-off lid. The lid is decorated with a central reserve depicting a stylized bird rendered in white and gray with bright orange accents on its head, wings, and tail. This figure is set against a mottled, vibrant purple ground. The central panel is framed by a black border embellished with yellow scrolling tendrils and thin teal lines. The exterior sides of the base and lid are finished in a dark charcoal glaze, accented with yellow and teal horizontal banding. The interior of both pieces is finished in a plain white glaze. The base is stamped Wedgwood. The underside of the base and the interior of the lid retain several provenance labels, including a silver foil Rubin Collection sticker, and a round white Skinner auction tag. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 2.50"H Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 2.50"H Weight: 8.80oz
Lot: 130 - Wedgwood Fairyland Luster 14K Gold Humming Bird Motif Brooch
This 14K yellow gold brooch features an oval porcelain plaque from the Wedgwood Luster series. The central motif depicts a stylized flying humming bird rendered in gold-tone line work over a variegated iridescent ground that shifts through shades of cobalt blue, violet, and emerald green. Designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood. The ceramic plaque is secured in a four-prong 14K yellow gold frame. The reverse of the plaque displays a mottled orange and yellow iridescent finish and bears a circular grey paper label for the Rubin Collection. The interior lower rim of the gold frame is stamped 14K. The brooch is fitted with a horizontal pin stem and a revolving safety clasp. Tested with Thermal Scientific Metal Analyzer. Dimensions: 1.25"L x 1.00"W Dimensions: 1.25"L x 1.00"W Weight: 0.20oz
Lot: 131 - Pair of Wedgwood Norman Wilson Turquoise and Platinum Luster Grapevine Motif Bowl and Jar
This two-piece set includes a lidded jar and a matching open bowl manufactured by Wedgwood in England. The pieces are crafted from fine earthenware and finished with a vibrant turquoise blue glaze. The decoration consists of a metallic silver-toned overlay, likely platinum luster, depicting a continuous vine of grapes, leaves, and tendrils. Both pieces feature metallic banding at the rims and the waisted feet. The jar is topped with a domed lid and a knop finial. The base of the jar displays incised marks for WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. A green printed mark identifies the pieces with the initials N.W. for Norman Wilson, the former technical director at Wedgwood known for developing specialized glazes and decorative finishes. The base also retains a collector label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 5.00"H x 3.50" dia. Weight: 15.00oz
Lot: 132 - Wedgwood Blue Lustre Porcelain Dragon Bowl for James Powell and Sons
A Wedgwood Dragon Lustre porcelain bowl manufactured for the retailer James Powell and Sons, Whitefriars, London, from the WW Rubin Coll. The interior of the bowl features a powder blue glaze decorated with a gilded celestial dragon in the central well and a scrolling foliate and floral border along the flaring rim. The exterior is finished in a white glaze decorated with famille rose style polychrome enamels depicting various butterflies in flight among floral and leafy sprays. A thin green enamel band is applied to the foot ring. The base contains several marks: a gold printed Wedgwood factory mark featuring a three-footed urn above the text WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND; a red script inscription reading Manufactured for JAMES POWELL and SONS Whitefriars Glass Works E C and 11 Conduit Street W LONDON; and a hand-painted mark in black ink consisting of a stylized letter above horizontal bars. Dimensions: 8" dia.
Lot: 133 - Wedgwood Imperial Bowl in Daventry Red Luster Pattern
A Wedgwood bone china Imperial bowl decorated in the Daventry pattern, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, circa 1920s. The exterior features a mottled magenta ground embellished with gilded foliate scrollwork, containing alternating decorative panels. Diamond-shaped vignettes on a yellow ground depict multicolored floral sprays, while rectangular landscapes on a crimson ground show exotic birds in flight over stylized blue waves. The interior is finished in an iridescent luster, with a central lobed medallion on a yellow ground featuring three exotic long-tailed birds among stylized green trees. A broad magenta border with gold scrolling foliage frames the interior. The base is marked with the printed Portland Vase emblem above the words WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND. Several collection labels are present on the base, including a silver sticker for the Ubin Collection and inventory labels numbered 287 and 104294. Dimensions: 4.25"H x 9.25" dia. Dimensions: 4.25"H x 9.25" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 13.00oz
Lot: 134 - Wedgwood Luster Porcelain Bowl
A circular footed porcelain bowl manufactured by Wedgwood in England. The bowl features a flared body resting on a short unglazed footrim. The exterior is finished in a mottled ruby luster glaze and decorated with a continuous gilded foliate scroll pattern. The interior features a ruby luster rim with radiating vertical gilt lines leading to a central circular medallion. This center medallion is finished in a mottled blue and purple luster glaze and is decorated with a swirling gilded seaweed or foliate motif. The base includes the impressed stamps MADE IN ENGLAND and WEDGWOOD. Two provenance labels are affixed to the base: a yellow circular label reading WEDGWOOD Earl Buckman and a smaller purple label for the RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 2.50"H x 6.00" dia. Dimensions: 2.50"H x 6.00" dia. Weight: 7.00oz
Lot: 135 - Wedgwood Luster Porcelain Bowl
A Wedgwood porcelain luster bowl featuring a mottled blue interior with gilded accents. The shallow, wide-mouthed form is decorated on the interior with a central hand-painted floral medallion in blue and green enamels, highlighted with gold. A repeating gilded wave pattern borders the inner rim. The exterior is finished in a plain white glaze, while the tapered foot ring is accented with three horizontal gilded bands. The underside bears an impressed Wedgwood stamp. The piece retains a provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.00"W x 3.25"H Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.00"W x 3.25"H Weight: 1.57 lb
Lot: 136 - Wedgwood Luster-Glazed Dolphin Centerpiece Bowl
A Wedgwood glazed earthenware centerpiece bowl featuring a tripartite design. The circular bowl is supported by three stylized dolphins with upright tails that meet at a central pedestal. The heads of the dolphins rest upon a stepped, concave triangular plinth base. The exterior of the white-glazed bowl is decorated with a hand-painted band of foliate scrolls and stylized floral blossoms in an iron-red palette. The dolphin supports and the entire base are finished in a deep iridescent purple-pink luster glaze. The underside of the base is inscribed in hand-painted script Josiah Wedgwood Feb. 2 1905. The item bears several collector and auction house labels, including a Skinner auction label numbered 2920 / 389, a circular Rubin Collection label, and a circular Lauer Collection label. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 4.50"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 4.50"H Weight: 15.00oz
Lot: 137 - Wedgwood Lustreware Footed Bowl
A footed ceramic bowl manufactured by Wedgwood. The exterior of the bowl is finished with a pale blue ground and decorated with large, scrolling foliate motifs in a copper-toned metallic luster glaze. The interior displays a complex radial pattern divided into eight segments. Four segments contain stylized blue-and-white scrolling wave patterns, while the alternating four segments feature vertical green fronds flanked by orange and blue lines. The center of the interior is decorated with concentric blue and orange rings. The base is impressed with the maker's mark WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. Hand-painted markings in green on the underside read CLH 5846 over B. The underside also bears a yellow paper label for the Earl Buckman Wedgwood Collection and a silver label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 3.50"H x 9.00" dia. Dimensions: 3.50"H x 9.00" dia. Weight: 1.20 lb
Lot: 138 - Wedgwood Miniature Lustre Bowl, ca. 1920
This miniature, footed bowl, dating to circa 1920. Features an interior coated in a brilliant, fiery orange-vermilion mottled lustre glaze that catches the light with striking, shifting iridescence. The outer surface is beautifully finished in a contrasting mottled ground, meticulously detailed with delicate hand-painted and stenciled gilt (gold) accents characteristic of the legendary designs created by artist Daisy Makeig-Jones during the peak of the 1920s lustreware era. Wedgwood backstamp. The underside of the foot retains a circular label reading RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 2.25"L x 2.25"W x 1.50"H Dimensions: 2.25"L x 2.25"W x 1.50"H Weight: 0.10oz
Lot: 139 - Wedgwood Powder Blue Luster Snowdrop Pattern Octagonal Bowl
This Wedgwood octagonal bone china bowl features the Snowdrop pattern, identified by the pattern number Z 5175. The exterior is decorated with a mottled powder blue luster ground, which is overlaid with hand-painted sprays of snowdrops (Galanthus) detailed with gold highlights. The interior is finished in a contrasting white ground, decorated with similar snowdrop motifs below the rim. Both the interior and exterior upper edges are adorned with a gilded laurel leaf border and a solid gold rim. The bowl has a tapering octagonal form resting on a circular foot. The base is marked with the printed Wedgwood Portland Vase mark, the word WEDGWOOD, stars, and ENGLAND. The pattern number Z 5175 is hand-painted in red enamel. A silver-tone collector label is present on the base for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 7.25"W x 3.50"H Weight: 1.04 lb
Lot: 140 - Wedgwood Aesthetic Movement Persian Pattern Relief-Decorated Gilded Porcelain Vase
This fine porcelain or ivoryware vase was produced by Wedgwood, circa 1870, and exhibits a complex Aesthetic Movement design in two distinct horizontal registers. The vessel features a compressed globular body surmounted by a flared neck. The lower half of the body is decorated with a deeply molded relief frieze depicting elephants walking through a tropical landscape of palm fronds and dense foliage, finished in a matte, apricot-toned slip with white highlights on the raised areas. The upper shoulder and neck transition to a cream-glazed ground. The shoulder is densely hand-painted with green and coral floral sprigs and stylized central crests with ribbons against a field of horizontal gold dashes. The neck is adorned with bands of geometric honeycomb gilding and floral borders, with a fully gilded interior rim. The base features an impressed factory mark reading WEDGWOOD and a red printed factory mark of a stylized Portland Vase within a circular frame above the name WEDGWOOD. Several collector and inventory labels are affixed to the underside, including a rectangular label for the Bleier Collection (No. CR809, dated 11-30-92), and a circular label for the Rubin Collection, a yellow inventory label (101603 / 96). Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 7.75"H Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 7.75"H Weight: 2.94 lb
Lot: 141 - Wedgwood Bone China Raised Gilded Floral Vase, circa 1880
A Wedgwood bone china vase featuring a globular body supported by a scalloped and gilded foot. The form is characterized by two ornate reticulated handles and a tall fluted neck with a pierced rim. The exterior is extensively decorated with hand-painted raised gilding, featuring a floral basket suspended by ribbons on one side and a floral wreath on the reverse, with floral swags draped around the shoulders. The fluted neck is accented with vertical gold pinstripes, and the pierced elements are highlighted in gilt. The underside of the base bears a blue printed Portland Vase mark above the name WEDGWOOD. A circular paper label for the Rubin-Noir Collection is affixed to the base. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 5.50"W x 7.25"H Dimensions: 6.50"L x 5.50"W x 7.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb
Lot: 142 - Wedgwood Hand-Painted and Gilt Bone China Twin-Handled Lidded Vase, c. 1898
A Wedgwood twin-handled lidded vase crafted from bone china, dating to approximately 1898. The piece features a classical ovoid body tapering to a narrow waist and set upon an octagonal pedestal base. The body is decorated with a white ground featuring hand-painted swags of pink roses and green foliage. The floral spray is signed D. Hall on the lower right, identifying it as the work of Wedgwood artist David Hall. A stylized floral medallion in gold gilding is positioned at the top center of the body. The flared neck, base, and matching lid with a pointed finial are finished in a turquoise blue glaze, further embellished with raised gold dot accents and geometric gilt patterns. Two elegant scroll-form handles are finished in solid gold gilding. The underside of the base bears a printed manufacturer mark in brown featuring a stylized circular emblem above the word WEDGWOOD, a six-pointed star, and the word ENGLAND. Also present on the base are a circular Rubin Collection paper label and a handwritten inventory tag noting #723 Polikoff Wedgwood Bone China C1898. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 3.00"W x 10.50"H Dimensions: 4.75"L x 3.00"W x 10.50"H Weight: 15.00oz
Lot: 143 - Wedgwood Marsden Art Ware Large Vase with Low Relief Flowers and Gilt
This large Wedgwood Marsden Art Ware vase is of ovoid form with a tapered base and a short, straight neck. The earthenware body is decorated with hand-applied low relief enamels and gilding in the impasto style. The decoration is organized into distinct horizontal registers. The neck features white daisy-like blossoms with orange centers set against a cobalt blue ground. The shoulder is characterized by a wide terracotta red band featuring vertical cobalt blue and gold stripes, bordered by orange and gold lines. The main body is decorated with a dense pattern of flowering fruit-tree branches with white petals, orange centers, and green leaves against a cobalt blue background. The lower body consists of a solid terracotta red band above a cobalt blue base. Fine gilded lines separate the decorative registers. The underside features an impressed arched Wedgwood mark and multiple labels, including a circular silver Rubin Collection provenance sticker and a rectangular inventory tag. Dimensions: 7.50"L x 7.50"W x 14.50"H Dimensions: 7.50"L x 7.50"W x 14.50"H Weight: 5.15 lb
Lot: 144 - Wedgwood Bone China Gilded Floral Small Lidded Urn
A late nineteenth-century Wedgwood bone china covered urn form featuring a deep claret ground and elaborate gilded decoration. The ovoid body tapers to a short neck and sits upon a circular fluted foot, which is secured to a square pedestal base by an internal metal rod. The matching conical lid is topped with a gilded acorn-style finial. The exterior is decorated with raised-paste gilding depicting large sprays of flowers and scrolling foliage. A gilded diaper pattern consisting of small florets encircles the shoulder. Stylized acanthus leaf motifs in green enamel and gold are located at the base of the body, the foot, and on the lid. The square pedestal base features gilded floral sprigs on all four faces. The underside of the base is marked with a red-printed Portland Vase symbol above the word WEDGWOOD in capital letters. The base also retains a circular gray and black Rubin Collection sticker and a dealer label identifying the piece as Wedgwood bone china circa 1880 with reference number 8643. Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 8.50"H Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 8.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb
Lot: 145 - Wedgwood Bone China Lidded Urn with Raised Gilt Decoration circa 1910
A Wedgwood bone china lidded urn featuring elaborate raised paste gilding over a white porcelain ground. The ovoid body is decorated with a motif of passion flowers and trailing vines. The vessel is flanked by two small gilded mask-style handles and is supported by a pedestal with a tapered stem on a square base. Gilded bands highlight the rim, foot, and base edges. The urn is capped with a domed lid featuring a gilded figural finial depicting a seated youth. The piece is constructed with a central metal rod and nut visible on the underside. The base of the urn bears multiple factory marks, including an orange-red stamp with the Portland Vase icon above the words WEDGWOOD and ETRURIA, ENGLAND, as well as a blue-green stamp with a similar icon and the WEDGWOOD name. A partial red stamp with WEDGWOOD ENGLAND is also present. Two adhesive paper labels are affixed to the underside; one identifies the item as Wedgwood bone china with gilt decoration circa 1910, and the other lists stock numbers 4870 and 2706-545. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.00"W x 10.00"H. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.00"W x 10.00"H Weight: 1.70 lb
Lot: 146 - Wedgwood Gilded Cane Ware Urn, circa 1870
A Wedgwood cane ware urn of globular form featuring a matte, unglazed tan stoneware body. The exterior is decorated in the Aesthetic Movement style with raised and encrusted gilded floral sprays and delicate foliate branches. The short neck is accented with an impressed and gilded repeating band of stylized leaf motifs within oval reserves. The interior of the flared rim is finished with a solid gilded band. The underside bears an impressed Wedgwood backstamp below a small, incised letter c. The base retains a provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 7.00"W x 6.75"H. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 7.00"W x 6.75"H Weight: 2.00 lb
Lot: 147 - Wedgwood Gilt Decorated and Hand Painted Natural Scene Porcelain Urn with Lid, circa 1910
A Wedgwood fine porcelain twin-handled lidded urn produced circa 1910. The vessel features an ovoid-form body with two small scrolled handles, resting on a pedestal with a square base. It is accompanied by a matching domed lid topped with a gilded pinecone-style finial. The exterior is decorated with a vibrant turquoise blue ground featuring a repeating oeil de perdrix pattern of small white and pink dots. Two large hand-painted reserves are framed by ornate gilded borders. One panel depicts a natural scene with a pair of colorful exotic birds perched on tree branches within a landscape, while the opposite panel features a finely detailed bouquet of mixed flowers including pink and yellow roses. Elaborate gilded accents are found throughout the handles, rims, base, and reserve borders. The underside of the base bears the stamped marks WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND. A secondary circular provenance label for the Rubin Collection is attached to the base. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.00"W x 9.50"H Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.00"W x 9.50"H Weight: 1.30 lb
Lot: 148 - Wedgwood White and Gilded Stag and Pinecone Porcelain Lidded Jar
A Wedgwood porcelain lidded jar of bulbous form supported on three relief-molded tripod feet. The decorative scheme features three gilded stag heads that serve as the feet, with their antlers extending upward to frame the exterior of the vessel. The matching domed lid is surmounted by a gilded pinecone-shaped finial and includes gilded pine needle sprigs. The interior and exterior are finished in a white glaze. The underside of the base features a blue underglaze factory mark for Wedgwood. A circular silver-toned adhesive label reading RUBIN COLLECTION is also present on the base. Dimensions: 5.75"L x 5.75"W x 6.25"H Dimensions: 5.75"L x 5.75"W x 6.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb 12.00oz
Lot: 149 - Wedgwood Louise Powell Lidded Milk Jug with Silver Gilt Decoration, circa 1935
This Art Deco lidded milk jug was manufactured by Wedgwood and decorated by Louise Powell. The piece features a matte black glaze with hand-applied silver-gilt overlay. The vessel is designed with a squat, globular body, a short cylindrical neck, and a flared rim with an integrated pouring spout. The decoration consists of stylized silver-gilt floral motifs resembling tulips or lilies scattered across the body and lid, accented by vertical teardrop patterns at the foot and lid rim. The jug includes a simple C-scroll handle and a domed lid with a spherical finial. The underside is stamped Wedgwood and marked with a hand-painted monogram of the letters L and P with the number 4877. Provenance is indicated by a Rubin collection label. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 4.00"W x 5.00"H Dimensions: 5.25"L x 4.00"W x 5.00"H Weight: 9.20oz
Lot: 150 - Wedgwood Gilt and Mottled Luster Bone China Fluted Bowl, ca. 1925
A Wedgwood fluted bone china bowl featuring a variegated luster glaze and gilded decoration. The interior is finished in a mottled pink and purple luster accented with gilt-traced bamboo leaf motifs. The exterior displays a mottled palette of blue, lavender, and pale red, decorated with gilded floral clusters and birds. The form includes a flared, scalloped rim and vertical ribbing on the body, supported by a low circular foot. Solid gold bands finish the rim and base. The underside features a gold-printed Wedgwood factory backstamp with a Portland Vase, three stars, the word WEDGWOOD, and a single star. The base also carries a circular silver-toned Rubin Collection provenance sticker. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 3.00"H Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 3.00"H Weight: 5.90oz
Lot: 151 - Wedgwood John Goodwin Caneware Copper Luster Decorated Vase c. 1920s
A Wedgwood caneware vase designed by John Goodwin, dating to approximately 1925. This fine earthenware piece of globular form features a flared rim and a short circular foot. The exterior is decorated with iridescent copper and violet luster over a cream-colored ground. The design is organized into horizontal registers: the upper shoulder displays overlapping stylized scale or shell motifs; the mid-section is bordered by a solid luster band; and the lower body is divided into vertical panels containing hand-painted spiral scroll motifs. The foot is decorated with a series of vertical dashes. The underside bears an impressed WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND stamp. A silver circular collection label for the Rubin Collection is present on the base. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 4.00"H Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 4.00"H Weight: 11.60oz
Lot: 152 - Wedgwood John Goodwin Caneware Copper Luster Decorated Vase c. 1935
A Wedgwood ceramic vase of baluster form featuring a flared rim and foot, designed by John Goodwin circa 1935. The piece is crafted from caneware and features a copper luster decoration. The exterior is decorated with a stylized foliate plume or feather pattern executed in shades of purple and metallic copper luster. These motifs are set against a cream-colored ground featuring a dense pattern of small, hand-painted or transfer-printed spirals. The rim and foot are accented with a repeating scrolled border. The underside of the base contains the impressed factory mark WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. It also displays a hand-painted number in purple script, C5159 S. A labels for the Rubin Collection is present on the underside. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.00"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.00"H Weight: 12.00oz
Lot: 153 - Wedgwood John Goodwin Caneware Copper Luster Decorated Vase circa 1920s
This Wedgwood ceramic vessel, a jardiniere or large vase designed by John Goodwin, dates to approximately the 1920s. It is crafted from caneware and features a tapering cylindrical form with two lug handles. The exterior is decorated with an all-over copper luster pattern on a cream ground. This design includes a series of pointed arches containing intricate vermicular scrolls, separated by stylized palmette motifs. The rim is finished with diagonal stripes on the exterior and a floral garland on the interior. The base of the piece is impressed with WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. A hand-painted pattern code C5159 over the letter A is located on the underside. Provenance is indicated by a yellow label, a Rubin Collection sticker, and a Skinner auction tag. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 10.00"W x 5.50"H Dimensions: 10.00"L x 10.00"W x 5.50"H Weight: 4.10 lb
Lot: 154 - Wedgwood John Goodwin Caneware Copper Luster Decorated Vase circa 1920s
A Wedgwood caneware vase featuring copper luster decoration, designed by John Goodwin, dating to approximately the 1920s. The vessel has a bulbous, squat form with a short, straight neck. The exterior is hand-painted with a complex luster design over a cream-colored earthenware body. The primary motif includes four stylized four-petaled flowers on slender stems set against a background of dense, interlocking scrolls and spirals. The neck is decorated with undulating horizontal bands. The luster application exhibits iridescent tones ranging from copper-gold to deep purple. The interior of the jar is finished with a plain, pale yellow glaze. The underside of the base bears the impressed marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. This piece carries significant provenance, as evidenced by a circular white label for the Robin Reilly Collection (labeled 339) and a silver and black label for the Rubin Collection. Robin Reilly was a noted author and authority on Wedgwood ceramics. Additional paper inventory labels are present on the base. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.50"W x 5.00"H Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.50"W x 5.00"H Weight: 1.30 lb
Lot: 155 - Wedgwood John Goodwin Caneware Copper Luster Decorated Vase, circa 1920s
This Wedgwood caneware vase, designed by John Goodwin, features a bulbous, wide-mouthed form that tapers to a flared pedestal foot. The exterior is decorated with three distinct horizontal bands of metallic copper and purple luster. The upper band consists of a scrolling foliate frieze. The central, largest band depicts stylized fern or acanthus leaves set against a dense background of small spirals, exhibiting a strong iridescent sheen. The lower band at the foot features a repeated arched lancet motif. The interior is finished with a solid ochre glaze. The underside bears the impressed factory marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 4.50"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 4.50"H Weight: 1.30 lb
Lot: 156 - Louise Powell for Wedgwood Silver Luster Earthenware Vase
This Louise Powell for Wedgwood earthenware vase features hand-painted silver luster decoration on a cream-colored body. The cylindrical vessel is designed with a slightly flared rim and a flat base. The exterior surface is decorated with a bold, graphic pattern of stylized, overlapping feather or shell motifs arranged in diagonal bands, executed in black pigment and silver luster. The rim is finished with a luster band accented by a dotted pattern, and the interior of the rim is also coated in silver luster. The underside of the base bears an impressed WEDGWOOD mark and a hand-painted Louise Powell monogram in dark pigment, along with the hand-painted pattern number 4086. The vase has significant provenance as evidenced by several labels on the base, including a blue and white Hensleigh Collection Wedgwood sticker, a Rubin Collection sticker, and a Skinner auction tag numbered 2348, Lot 431. Dimensions: 7.25"H x 5.00" dia. Dimensions: 7.25"H x 5.00" dia. Weight: 2.50 lb
Lot: 157 - Wedgwood Alfred Powell Silver Luster Blue Vase, circa 1930
This blue glazed earthenware vase is a silver lusterware piece produced by Wedgwood and decorated by Alfred Powell, dating to circa 1930. The vessel features an ovoid form with a wide shoulder and a flared neck. It is finished in a deep cobalt blue glaze and decorated with silver luster using a reduction firing technique. The main body depicts a stylized running stag amidst grass. The neck is ornamented with two bands: a repeating foliate leaf pattern and a lower border of small leaves. Wide silver luster bands encircle the interior rim and the base. The underside features an impressed Wedgwood factory mark and a hand-painted monogram for Alfred Powell alongside the inventory number 4505. Provenance is indicated by several labels on the base, including a circular Rubin Collection label and a gold Sotheby's label for the Harriman Judd Collection. A rectangular dealer label also indicates a date of circa 1930. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 9.00"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 9.00"H Weight: 3.60 lb
Lot: 158 - Wedgwood Alfred Powell Silver Lustre Decorated Vase
A Wedgwood earthenware cylindrical vase designed by Alfred Powell. The vessel features a matte powder-blue glaze decorated with silver lustre. The hand-painted design depicts two birds of prey; one is perched amongst stylized foliage and the other is shown descending with falling feathers. The vase is designed with a slightly everted rim and a flat base, both embellished with solid silver lustre bands. The underside is impressed with the Wedgwood factory mark and Made in England. It also features a hand-painted pattern number 4448 and the monogram for designer Alfred Powell. Provenance includes labels for the Rubin Collection and Skinner auction house. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 6.00"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 6.00"H Weight: 1.20 lb
Lot: 159 - Wedgwood by Keith Murray Art Deco Cobalt Blue and Silver Luster Fish Vase
This ceramic vase is a design by Keith Murray for Wedgwood, featuring a waisted ovoid form with a flared rim. The exterior is finished in a deep cobalt blue glaze and decorated with stylized Art Deco fish and aquatic motifs rendered in hand-painted silver luster. A foliate scroll border encircles the shoulder, and the sides are accented with vertical geometric bands. The rim and base are further defined by solid bands of silver luster. The underside of the base bears an incised Wedgwood factory mark and a hand-painted KM monogram in silver luster. Provenance indicators on the base include a paper label from Seal Simons of Philadelphia, a circular silver foil Rubin Collection sticker, and a handwritten stock tag. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 8.00"H. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 8.00"H Weight: 2.40 lb
Lot: 160 - Wedgwood Jasperware Lamp Base with Silver Luster Decoration, circa 1932
This Wedgwood Jasperware lamp base dates to circa 1932 and features a distinctive biconical form with a central horizontal ridge tapering to a narrow cylindrical neck. The body is finished in a seafoam green color and decorated with hand-painted silver luster stylized foliate scrolls and coordinating luster bands at the neck and midsection. A small, glazed circular aperture is located near the base, indicating its original use as a lamp component. The underside is marked with an impressed WEDGWOOD stamp and a green printed MADE IN ENGLAND mark. It also bears handwritten ink notations D96. Provenance is indicated by a circular silver foil label for THE RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.00"W x 9.00"H Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.00"W x 9.00"H Weight: 3.00 lb
Lot: 161 - Wedgwood Mottled Purple Glaze Vase with Silver Luster Floral Decoration
A Wedgwood ovoid-form ceramic vase featuring a mottled blue powder glaze with silver luster overlay decoration. The body is embellished with a stylized silver luster design of a large blossom and a stalk of grain, surrounded by scattered small foliate motifs. Both the rim and the circular foot are finished with a silver luster band. The base bears a clear impressed Wedgwood mark along with faint hand-painted blue characters. Two collection labels are present on the underside: a circular silver foil sticker for the Rubin Collection and a circular yellow sticker for the Earl Buckman Wedgwood collection. Dimensions: 4.50"H x 4.50" dia. Weight: 13.30oz
Lot: 162 - Wedgwood Rouge Flamboyant and Silver Lustre Ceramic Trumpet Vase, circa 1932
A Wedgwood trumpet-form ceramic vase featuring a flared rim and a bulbous base. The exterior is finished in a deep red Rouge Flamboyant glaze, decorated with stylized floral motifs in silver lustre overlay. The interior of the flared rim is detailed with alternating silver and red radial stripes. The base of the vase features an impressed mark reading WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. The base also retains a circular paper label for the RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 7.00"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 7.00"H Weight: 1.70 lb
Lot: 163 - Wedgwood Teal Glazed Ceramic Vase with Silver Luster Bands
This globular ceramic vase is finished in a vibrant teal gloss glaze and decorated with multiple horizontal silver-toned metallic bands of varying widths. The vessel features a spherical body with a short cylindrical neck and a small recessed base. Fine horizontal ribbing is visible on the lower half of the body, indicating the throwing or turning process during manufacture. This piece is identified as part of the Rubin Collection. The decoration consists of a colored glaze with metallic luster overlays. Wedgwood impressed mark on base. Dimensions: 6"W x 6.75"H
Lot: 164 - Wedgwood by Norman Wilson Turquoise and Silver Luster Pilgrim Flask c. 1950
A mid-century ceramic pilgrim flask, also referred to as a moon flask, manufactured by Wedgwood and designed by Norman Wilson. The vessel features a vibrant turquoise-blue glaze, a signature development of Wilson, accented with silver or platinum luster trim. The form consists of a flattened circular body with a short, flared neck flanked by two small loop handles, all supported by an oval pedestal base. Each side is decorated with a large molded circular medallion featuring a relief pattern of radiating acanthus leaves or foliate motifs against a textured basketweave ground. The medallion borders are detailed with a repeating chevron or stylized leaf pattern in silver luster. The underside of the base is marked with the impressed characters NW and WEDGWOOD. It also features a green printed mark reading WEDGWOOD N.W. and retains a circular silver sticker for the Rubin Collection, alongside a rectangular paper label with handwritten ink notations 10186-4, c 1950, and 1295. Dimensions: 7.50"L x 2.50"W x 9.00"H. Dimensions: 7.50"L x 2.50"W x 9.00"H Weight: 1.14 lb
Lot: 165 - Wedgwood Norman Wilson Sea Green Glazed and Silver Lustre Lidded Candy Dish, ca. 1935
A lidded ceramic bowl of globular form, produced by Wedgwood and designed by Norman Wilson, circa 1935. The exterior is finished in a vibrant sea-green glaze, often identified as Chinese green, decorated with a trailing vine and leaf pattern executed in silver lustre. The vessel is set upon a tiered, ribbed pedestal foot. The matching domed lid features a simple upright knob finial and continues the foliate silver lustre motif. The interior of both the bowl and lid are finished in a solid sea-green glaze. The underside of the bowl is incised with the marks WEDGWOOD and NW, identifying the manufacturer and the designer. The piece includes a provenance sticker for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 5.75"H Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 5.75"H Weight: 12.90oz
Lot: 166 - Wedgwood Asian Decorated Textured Luster Bowl with Silver Metal Rims c. 1915
This fine bone china bowl was manufactured by Wedgwood in England. The vessel displays a textured pink luster exterior with a mottled shagreen effect, contrasted by a pale yellow mottled luster interior. The upper rim and the exterior base are finished with silver metal rims decorated with a geometric fretwork border, often referred to as a lightning diaper pattern. The center of the interior bowl is adorned with a hand-painted floral medallion depicting a stylized lotus in shades of cobalt blue and white, set within a gold border and red concentric rings. The underside of the foot bears the Wedgwood maker mark and includes provenance labels from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 2.75"H x 5.50" dia. Dimensions: 2.75"H x 5.50" dia. Weight: 10.00oz
Lot: 167 - Large Wedgwood Silver Luster Decorated Earthenware Charger by Alfred and Louise Powell
A large glazed earthenware charger manufactured by Wedgwood and hand-decorated by Alfred and Louise Powell. The piece features a shallow circular form with a wide rim and a recessed central well. The decoration consists of intricate hand-painted silver luster scrolling foliate and arabesque motifs set against a deep glossy black glaze. A scalloped silver line border separates the rim from the central well, which contains a matching circular medallion. The underside is finished in a cream-colored glaze and is decorated with six silver-toned scrolling motifs positioned around the foot. Markings on the reverse include an impressed Wedgwood factory mark, a hand-painted stylized AP monogram representing Alfred and Louise Powell, and the hand-painted pattern number 1001 followed by a period. A small circular gray collector label for the Rubin Collection is adhered to the center of the base. Dimensions: 3.00"H x 16.00" dia. Dimensions: 3.00"H x 16.00" dia. Weight: 3.00 lb 8.00oz
Lot: 168 - Wedgwood Art Deco Yellow Lustre Glazed Earthenware Vase
A large globular earthenware vase manufactured by Wedgwood in England. The body is finished in a vibrant yellow glaze featuring subtle horizontal ribbing from the throwing process. The shoulder is decorated with a hand-applied band of stylized foliate or feather-like motifs in a metallic bronze-toned lustre, set against a stippled ground. The short, flared neck and rim are also finished in metallic lustre. The underside of the base features the impressed marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND, along with an incised letter J. Additionally, the base bears a circular sticker for the Rubin Collection and a rectangular handwritten dealer tag with the notations UNK-15 and C. 1922. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 8.75"W x 10.75"H Dimensions: 8.75"L x 8.75"W x 10.75"H Weight: 5.00 lb 8.00oz
Lot: 169 - Wedgwood Arts and Crafts Hand Painted Luster Vase Designed by Louise Powell
A Wedgwood earthenware vase of ovoid form designed by Louise Powell (1882-1956). The exterior features an allover hand painted Arts and Crafts style foliate pattern comprising scrolling acanthus-type leaves in shades of blue with green leaf clusters. The decoration is accented with metallic copper-colored luster outlines and a solid luster-glazed rim. The base exhibits an impressed Wedgwood mark and a hand painted blue underglaze number 2555 alongside a stylized monogram. Provenance labels on the underside include the Richard Dennis Wedgwood Exhibition of 1982 (entry P 3), the Harriman Judd Collection from Sotheby's, and the Rubin Collection. An inventory label identifies the artist as L. Powell and references page 141. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.50"W x 9.00"H Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.50"W x 9.00"H Weight: 3.00 lb 12.00oz
Lot: 170 - Wedgwood Hand Painted Luster Decoration Grape Vine Vase
This large Wedgwood earthenware vase features hand-painted luster decoration on an ovoid, bulbous body that tapers to a flat base with a short, wide-rimmed neck. The surface is decorated with a botanical design of purple grape clusters and broad teal and green leaves, enhanced by an iridescent luster glaze that creates a shifting metallic sheen. The lower section includes silver luster outlines forming additional grape bunches and trailing vine motifs. The underside is stamped Wedgwood Made in England and carries provenance labels, including a circular silver Rubin Collection sticker, a white label for The Harry Sheldon Collection (Philips auction, 14 October 1998), and a Packing Shop London label. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 7.00"W x 8.75"H Weight: 2.85 lb
Lot: 171 - Wedgwood Neoclassical Luster Glazed Earthenware Spill Vase, circa 1870
A Victorian era Wedgwood earthenware vessel of cylindrical form, likely intended as a spill vase. The exterior features high relief neoclassical architectural and botanical elements, including four Ionic columns and an upper horizontal band of laurel leaves and berries. These relief details are highlighted in a vibrant translucent green glaze. The body of the vessel is finished in a dark, metallic luster glaze with a strong multi-colored iridescence showing tones of purple, blue, bronze, and gold. The interior and the underside of the base are similarly glazed. The underside bears the impressed factory mark WEDGWOOD. The base also retains a circular sticker for the Rubin Collection and a dealer sticker with handwritten notations including c. 1870 and inventory number 10024.3. Dimensions: 3.25"L x 3.25"W x 3.75"H. Dimensions: 3.25"L x 3.25"W x 3.75"H Weight: 6.70oz
Lot: 172 - Wedgwood Blue Lustre and Gilt Bone China Plate with Fawn Motif from the Rubin Collection
This Wedgwood fine bone china plate features a powder blue speckled ground decorated with a central motif of three white fawns standing in stylized gold line grass. The fawns are rendered with subtle gray shading. A continuous gilded foliate and scrollwork border frames the edge of the blue ground, complemented by a gilded rim. The reverse of the plate bears a gold printed Wedgwood factory mark featuring a stylized urn above the words Wedgwood and England. A circular black and white sticker for the Rubin Collection is present, along with a handwritten red inventory mark 1086 X. This piece originates from the Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 9" dia.
Lot: 173 - Wedgwood Blue Lustre Bone China Plate with Gilt and Chicken Motif from the Rubin Collection
A Wedgwood fine bone china plate featuring a mottled powder blue ground. The central well is decorated with a polychrome scene of a rooster, a hen, and four chicks. This central motif is enclosed by two concentric bands of gilded scrolling foliate patterns, and the rim is finished with a gilded edge. The underside of the plate bears the Wedgwood Portland Vase mark in brown, with WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND printed below, indicating a production date after 1891. A handwritten pattern number x9529 is inscribed in blue. Provenance is indicated by several labels on the reverse, including two Rubin Collection stickers, a Dean and Mary Rockwell Collection label numbered 787, and Skinner auction labels numbered 819 and 5246. Dimensions: 9" dia.
Lot: 174 - 2pc Wedgwood Lusterware Hand-Painted by Alfred and Louise Powell
Two pieces of English lusterware produced by Wedgwood, dating to circa 1950. The set comprises a large circular charger and a flared trumpet-form vase. Both items are crafted from cream-colored earthenware and feature hand-painted luster ornamentation characteristic of the studio work by Alfred and Louise Powell. The charger is decorated with a silver luster grapevine motif featuring stylized leaves and grape clusters around the rim and a central foliate medallion. The underside of the charger displays a hand-painted monogram for Alfred Powell and the number 2275. The vase is decorated with a gold luster scrolling foliate pattern on a cream ground. The base of the vase bears a green printed Wedgwood mark for the Etruria and Barlaston factory, along with a hand-painted pattern number C6468 and a V. Both pieces retain provenance labels from the Rubin Collection, including circular stickers and handwritten inventory tags. Dimensions: 1.25"H x 9.00" dia. Dimensions: 1.25"H x 9.00" dia. Weight: 2.00 lb
Lot: 175 - Wedgwood Bone China Luster Fiddler on the Roof Commemorative Dish, 1997
This item is a Wedgwood bone china commemorative tray or pin dish produced in 1997. The small rectangular tray features rounded corners, a shallow well, and an upturned rim. The interior decoration depicts a black silhouette of a fiddler on a roof under a crescent moon, accompanied by floating stars and musical notes. This design is applied over an iridescent pearlescent luster glaze. The lower interior margin is inscribed in gold-toned script: "Fiddler on the Roof" B.A.D.A.O.S. 1997. The exterior side walls are decorated with a repeating border of gold-toned musical notes, and the rim is finished with a gold gilt line. The base features a green Wedgwood backstamp with a Portland vase symbol and the text: WEDGWOOD Bone China MADE IN ENGLAND MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR Australian Airlines. Additional markings on the base include the handwritten initials "K.M.L." in brown pigment and a collection label from the Rubin Collection. The inscription B.A.D.A.O.S. likely refers to the Brisbane Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society, indicating this was a commissioned piece for a theatrical production using a Wedgwood blank originally manufactured for Australian Airlines. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 3.75"W x 1.00"H Dimensions: 6.50"L x 3.75"W x 1.00"H Weight: 7.00oz
Lot: 176 - Wedgwood Lusterware Serving Dish with Snake Design, c. 1915
A Wedgwood bone china lusterware serving dish featuring a central snake design, produced circa 1915. The dish is fashioned in an elongated oval form with a lobed or scalloped rim. The interior is finished in an iridescent mother-of-pearl luster glaze, decorated with a hand-painted scene depicting a coiled scarlet and brown snake or eel positioned near a small snail, both resting on a stylized turquoise branch. The inner rim is framed by a delicate gilded scrolling border. The exterior of the dish is finished in a contrasting mottled emerald green luster glaze. The underside bears a gilded factory mark depicting the Portland Vase above the word WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND with a star. The base also retains provenance labels from the Rubin Collection and a typed descriptive label stating BF3333 Shaped dish with scarlet snake design on a Mother of Pearl ground, green reverse. C.1915-1925. Dimensions: 11.50"L x 7.00"W x 1.00"H Dimensions: 11.50"L x 7.00"W x 1.00"H Weight: 15.00oz
Lot: 177 - Wedgwood Maroon Luster Hand-Painted Salt-Glazed Covered Dish
A Wedgwood earthenware covered muffin dish consisting of a circular base and a domed lid with a floral finial. The piece is made of salt-glazed earthenware, featuring hand-painted maroon luster decoration in a pinkish-purple color. The pattern includes stylized floral sprigs, leafy vines, and concentric bands. The interior of the base is also decorated with a central floral motif. The underside of the base is impressed with the marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND, as well as the characters 10C23 and 7. Handwritten marks in red ink include AMH7663 and T. Two labels are affixed to the base: a round silver and black Rubin Collection sticker and a dealer price tag dated circa 1929. Dimensions: 4.00"H x 8.00" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 7.00oz
Lot: 178 - 2pc Keith Murray for Wedgwood Platinum Luster Earthenware Mugs
This pair of tapered cylindrical earthenware mugs was designed by Keith Murray for Wedgwood and features silver resist decoration. Each mug is constructed with a looped handle and a triple-ribbed base. The decoration utilizes a platinum luster over an off-white ceramic body, leaving the patterns in the reserve color. One mug is decorated with a laurel wreath tied with a bow and topped with a daisy, containing the stylized initials A R. The second mug is decorated with an all-over stylized botanical floral pattern. Both mugs bear the green circular Wedgwood of Etruria and Barlaston maker mark, which includes the KM designer initials. The initialed mug features hand-painted black cursive on the underside reading Annie Reese and Xmas 1950. The floral mug includes a hand-painted orange mark C 6450 and an incised number 9. Both mugs include a silver foil label from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 3.00"W x 3.75"H Weight: 1.00 lb
Lot: 179 - Wedgwood Limited Edition Black Basalt Homeric Vase Number 9 of 50
A contemporary Wedgwood black basalt Homeric vase, produced as part of the Bicentenary Celebration commemorating the 200th anniversary of Josiah Wedgwood's death (1795-1995). This example is number 9 from a limited edition of 50. The vase is crafted from fine-grained, unglazed black stoneware and features an ovoid body with twin serpent-shaped handles, resting on a gadrooned foot and a square pedestal base. The domed lid is surmounted by a finial depicting Pegasus. The exterior is decorated with applied bas-relief ornamentation depicting the Apotheosis of Homer, showing the poet being crowned by Fame, accompanied by figures representing the Iliad and the Odyssey. The reverse features a classical shrine and a palm tree. The square pedestal is finished with an incised Greek key border. Marks on the underside include a gold printed Bicentenary Celebration signature mark, a gold printed inscription reading HOMERIC VASE AFTER AN EIGHTEENTH CENTURY ORIGINAL No. 9 IN A LIMITED EDITION OF 50, and impressed marks reading WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND, 88, and BICENTENARY 1795-1995. A silver-toned Rubin Collection label is also present. The interior shows a metal rod assembly securing the vase to the base. Dimensions: 6.75"L x 6.75"W x 13.00"H Dimensions: 6.75"L x 6.75"W x 13.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb 4.00oz
Lot: 180 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Amphora Vase
This neoclassical amphora-shaped vase is manufactured by Wedgwood in fine-grained, unglazed matte black basalt stoneware. The form features two scrolled handles that terminate at the shoulder with molded satyr masks. The vase is ornamented with sprigged bas-relief decorations in black basalt throughout. The central body features a classical frieze depicting mythological figures; one side shows a female figure, identified as Cybele or Ceres, seated in a chariot pulled by lions, while the reverse side depicts a winged griffin beside a lyre and other classical accouterments. The shoulder is decorated with a continuous band of repeating anthemion and palmette motifs in relief. The neck is adorned with classical trophies and musical instruments suspended from tied ribbons. The flared rim and circular foot are finished with molded egg-and-dart borders. The underside of the base features an impressed WEDGWOOD mark. The base also bears a circular provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection and a yellow rectangular inventory label. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 9.75"H Weight: 2.74 lb
Lot: 181 - Wedgwood Encaustic Decorated Black Basalt Amphora Vase
This Wedgwood black basalt stoneware amphora features encaustic red-figure decoration inspired by classical antiquity. The vessel is designed with twin upright loop handles and a flared rim. The central motif depicts a seated female figure playing an aulos, or double flute, with a small bird perched on a plinth at her feet. The neck of the vase is decorated with a band of palmettes and scrolling foliage, while the rim features an egg-and-dart border. The base is finished with a band of circular dots. The underside is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD and carries provenance stickers including a Rubin Collection label, a Skinner auction tag numbered 2513, and a yellow inventory sticker marked 991 and 136401-2. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.25"H. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.25"H Weight: 1.27 lb
Lot: 182 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Encaustic Decorated Two Handle Amphora Vase
A Wedgwood black basalt stoneware amphora-style vase featuring two applied twisted rope handles. The vessel is constructed with a flared rim, a tapered neck, and a circular pedestal foot. The matte black body is ornamented with red encaustic-style painting in a neoclassical motif. The primary decoration consists of a central scene depicting a winged Eros riding a hippocampus. This figure is bordered below by a Greek key band and above by a laurel leaf border at the shoulder. The neck is decorated with alternating red and black vertical stripes, and a single red band encircles the foot. The underside of the base features the impressed marks Wedgwood. A partial silver-colored label for the Rubin Collection is also affixed to the base. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.00"W x 7.00"H Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.00"W x 7.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 3.00oz
Lot: 183 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Tripod Vase and Cover
A Wedgwood black basalt tripod amphora vase and cover. This neoclassical form is crafted from unglazed black stoneware. The domed lid features a flower-bud finial and is decorated with molded radial petals. The body consists of a deep bowl featuring a band of floral swags suspended from rosettes above a lower section of upright leaf motifs. The tripod stand incorporates three legs with ram head masks at the knees, terminating in cloven hoof feet, all resting on an incurved triangular plinth. The underside of the base is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD. It also retains a circular paper collector label reading RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 10.00"H Weight: 3.00 lb 4.60oz
Lot: 184 - Wedgwood Gilt and Bronzed Black Basalt Tripod Pastille Burner
A Wedgwood black basalt pastille burner dating to circa 1895. The ovoid body is decorated with relief-molded gilded floral festoons and rosettes, supported by three legs modeled as dolphins with a gilded finish. The dolphins rest upon a tripartite base with incurved sides featuring a gilded foliate border. This item consists of three components: the main vessel, a pierced domed cover with a button finial, and an internal perforated disk insert. The underside of the base is impressed with the factory marks WEDGWOOD, ENGLAND, and the letter S. There is also a hand-painted number in gold reading 23936. The presence of the ENGLAND stamp indicates a manufacture date after 1891. The base retains a circular sticker for the Rubin Collection and a historical collector's or dealer's paper label with handwritten notes including BRONZE and GILT PASTILLE BURNER. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 5.00"H. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 5.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb
Lot: 185 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Dolphin Tripod Pastille Burner and Cover
A Wedgwood black basalt stoneware vessel designed as a tripod pastille burner or incense burner. The object consists of a circular bowl with a removable flat cover featuring a central aperture. The bowl is decorated with relief-molded floral and foliate swags suspended from circular bosses. The vessel is supported by three dolphins with scaly bodies and upturned tails, which rest upon a tripartite base with incurved sides. The base features a molded border of repeating floral and leaf motifs. The underside of the base is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD. It also bears a circular silver and white paper label from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 5.00"W x 4.00"H Weight: 13.50oz
Lot: 186 - Wedgwood Tri-Color Black Basalt Jasperware Dice Pattern Lidded Urn
A Wedgwood tri-color black basalt jasperware lidded urn featuring the signature dice pattern. This piece is a jasper dip variety, with a black-colored exterior over a white stoneware body, as evidenced by the cream-colored interior. The urn is designed with a tapered body, a pedestal foot, and a domed lid topped with a tiered finial. The central section is decorated with white sprigged bas-relief neoclassical figures arranged within arched panels. Surrounding the lid, lower body, and foot is an engine-turned dice pattern consisting of alternating black and white squares, with the white squares accented by applied yellow floral quatrefoils. White laurel and acanthus leaf borders ornament the shoulder, lid, and base. The construction is sectional, joined by a metal rod and nut assembly visible through the base. The underside of the foot is impressed with the marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. Two circular collection labels for the Rubin Collection are affixed to the underside of the base and the interior of the vessel. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 12.00"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 12.00"H Weight: 2.77 lb
Lot: 187 - Wedgwood Black Basalt and White Jasperware Footed Urn
This neoclassical-style footed urn is constructed from black basalt stoneware featuring a matte exterior finish and a glazed cream-colored interior. The vessel is decorated with white sprigged jasperware relief. The flared rim is ornamented with a continuous band of oak leaves and acorns. Below the shoulder, a band of trailing grapevines with clusters of fruit encircles the body, set above a white rope-molded or cable border. The tapering pedestal foot is embellished with upright acanthus leaves alternating with stylized bellflower motifs, all resting on a stepped circular base with radiating leaf patterns. The underside of the base contains an impressed WEDGWOOD factory mark. A black printed retailer mark features a garter border containing a rearing unicorn crest with the text THE BAILEY BANKS and BIDDLE CO. PHILADELPHIA. Three labels are present on the underside: a circular silver and grey sticker for the RUBIN NOTTI COLLECTION, a rectangular paper inventory label, and a small yellow circular sticker. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 8.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb
Lot: 188 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Egyptian Revival Lidded Urn
This Wedgwood lidded urn is crafted from black basalt, a fine-grained unglazed black stoneware. Produced at the factory in Etruria, the urn features an ovoid body supported by a short pedestal on a square plinth. The domed lid is surmounted by a seated figure finial, traditionally identified in company catalogs as The Sybil. The vessel is flanked by two handles in the form of Egyptian heads wearing Nemes headdresses, reflecting the Egyptian Revival influence of the period. The front of the urn displays an applied oval medallion in bas-relief depicting a seated male figure in classical drapery gesturing toward a small statue on a pedestal. Decorative elements include a band of molded acanthus leaves around the lower body and a foliate scroll border on the plinth. The underside of the base reveals the internal metal rod and bolt assembly characteristic of large-scale Wedgwood stoneware. The underside bears an impressed circular mark with the words ETRURIA and WEDGWOOD. The base also retains a circular sticker for the Rubin Collection, and a handwritten dealer tag numbered 8750 and dated 10-13-02. Dimensions: 8.25"L x 6.50"W x 15.00"H. Dimensions: 8.25"L x 6.50"W x 15.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb 8.60oz
Lot: 189 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Gilded Neoclassical Bulb Urn with Flower Frog Lid
A Wedgwood campana-form bulb urn produced in black basalt with a bronzed bronze-carrara finish and gilded accents. The vessel features a removable perforated flower frog lid designed for floral arrangements. Decoration includes applied sprigged neoclassical reliefs consisting of floral swags suspended from ribbon-tied bows, interspersed with circular floral medallions. The lower portion of the body and the rim are decorated with molded borders of acanthus leaves. The piece is fitted with two scrolling gilded handles and stands on a pedestal base secured by a central internal metal bolt and square nut. The underside of the base is impressed with the marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND, indicating production after 1891. This item includes a provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 7.50"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 7.50"H Weight: 1.15 lb
Lot: 190 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Satyr Head Lidded Urn
This neoclassical lidded urn is crafted from Wedgwood black basalt stoneware, featuring a matte, unglazed black surface. The campana-shaped vessel is set upon a fluted pedestal and a square plinth base. It includes a domed cover topped with a ball finial. The body is flanked by two handles modeled as satyr heads with horns. The central decorative frieze is applied in bas-relief sprigging and depicts a group of putti or cherubs in a wooded landscape, a motif commonly identified as Bacchanalian Boys. Draped swags are suspended from the satyr head handles, and foliate borders decorate the lid rim and the foot of the pedestal. The piece is constructed in multiple parts held together by a central metal bolt and nut. The underside of the plinth is stamped WEDGWOOD. Two provenance labels are affixed to the base, including one indicating its origin from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 5.50"W x 12.00"H Dimensions: 7.00"L x 5.50"W x 12.00"H Weight: 3.80 lb
Lot: 191 - Wedgwood Encaustic Decorated Black Basalt Bowl
This Wedgwood black basalt stoneware bowl features hand-painted encaustic decoration in the neoclassical style. The vessel is constructed from matte black stoneware and is embellished with terracotta and cream-colored slips to emulate ancient Greek pottery. The primary decorative element is a continuous horizontal band around the upper body, depicting a repeating anthemion and scroll motif. This band is framed by borders of raised dots. A secondary, simpler dotted line encircles the lower portion of the bowl and is repeated on the underside of the base. The bowl has a circular footed form with a slightly tapering body and a flat rim. The underside is impressed with the maker mark Wedgwood in lowercase letters. This piece includes a provenance sticker from the Rubin collection. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 2.50"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 2.50"H Weight: 5.60oz
Lot: 192 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Jasperware Footed Bowl with Ram Head Handles
This Wedgwood black basalt Jasperware centerpiece bowl features a low, circular form with a flared rim. The exterior is decorated with vertical fluting and includes two sprigged handles in the form of ram heads. A laurel leaf border is molded just below the rim and repeated around the stepped pedestal foot. The vessel is constructed of fine-grained unglazed stoneware. The underside of the foot bears the impressed marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. A circular provenance sticker for the Rubin Collection is affixed to the base. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 7.00"W x 3.75"H Dimensions: 8.00"L x 7.00"W x 3.75"H Weight: 1.34 lb
Lot: 193 - Wedgwood Bronze and Gilt Black Basalt Sucrier and Cover, c. 1885
This neoclassical Wedgwood lidded jar, also known as a sucrier, is crafted from fine black basalt stoneware with bronzed and gilded accents. The globular body is set upon a flared pedestal foot and features a central frieze depicting various scenes of putti or Bacchanalian Boys in low relief. These figures are finished in a dark bronze-toned slip; one scene portrays figures with a horn and amphora, while another side shows figures with a basket of fruit. The exterior is further embellished with extensive gilding, including a laurel wreath on the lid, a repeating foliate band at the shoulder, and acanthus leaf motifs on the base. The lid is completed with a circular, floral-form gilded finial. The underside of the base is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD and a small quadrant mark. This piece carries provenance from the Rubin Collection, as indicated by a label on the base. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 4.75"H. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 4.75"H Weight: 12.30oz
Lot: 194 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Large Tea Kettle and Cover
A large black basalt unglazed stoneware tea kettle, also referred to as a rum kettle, manufactured by Wedgwood. The vessel features a globular body with a flared, scalloped rim and ceramic lugs supporting a metal swing handle wrapped in wicker. The central exterior is decorated with applied sprigged classical reliefs depicting scenes of putti at play and gathering fruit. The lower portion of the body is finished with engine-turned vertical fluting. The matching domed lid is surmounted by a seated female figure finial, a motif commonly identified as The Sybil. The underside is impressed with the factory mark WEDGWOOD. Multiple provenance labels are attached to the base and the interior of the lid, including circular stickers for the Polikoff Collection and the Rubin Collection, as well as a Skinner auction tag. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 6.50"H Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 6.50"H Weight: 2.30 lb
Lot: 195 - Three Piece Wedgwood Black Basalt Coffee Set by Keith Murray
This three piece set of Wedgwood black basalt stoneware was designed by Keith Murray during the 1930s. The collection consists of a tall tapered coffee pot with lid, a lidded sugar bowl, and a cream jug. Each piece features a matte black unglazed exterior decorated with engine-turned horizontal ribbing around the midsection and is fitted with a geometric handle. The interiors of all three vessels are finished with a high-gloss black glaze. The bases of the items bear the impressed block marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. A stamp for Keith Murray in a reddish-brown pigment is present on the underside of each piece. Additionally, every item includes a circular silver and white provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 4.00"W x 8.00"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 4.00"W x 8.00"H Weight: 2.13 lb
Lot: 196 - Wedgwood Bronzed Black Basalt Cachepot
A 19th-century Wedgwood jardiniere or cachepot crafted from black basalt stoneware with a specialized bronzed metallic surface treatment. This finish was designed to emulate the appearance of cast bronze or patinated copper. The vessel features a cylindrical form with a flared rim and a stepped circular base. The interior is finished with a contrasting cream-colored glaze. The exterior body is decorated with high-relief molded ornamentation including an upper frieze of floral and foliate motifs. Four lion-mask motifs with pendant rings are spaced around the upper section, supporting heavy draped garlands of grapes and vine leaves. Beneath the swags are detailed classical scenes depicting groups of figures in Hellenistic drapery and playing putti. The underside is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD. A circular paper provenance label on the base reads RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 4.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb 5.10oz
Lot: 197 - Wedgwood Limited Edition Black Basalt and Gilded Fishtail Ewer
A Wedgwood black basalt and gilded stoneware ewer of neoclassical form, produced in 1998 as part of a limited edition based on an original 17th-century design by Jacques Stella. The vessel is crafted in unglazed black basalt with elaborate gilded decorative mounts. The handle is modeled in the form of a scaled fishtail or dolphin tail that arches over the mouth of the vessel. The spout is shaped as a gilded mask, with two additional masks adorning the sides of the ovoid body. These side masks are joined by draped swags positioned below a continuous Greek key meander border around the shoulder. The ewer is elevated on a circular pedestal foot resting upon a square black basalt plinth. The underside of the plinth is marked in gold with the Wedgwood factory logo and text: BLACK BASALT FISHTAIL EWER, BASED ON AN ORIGINAL DESIGN BY JACQUES STELLA (1596-1657), NO. 39 IN A LIMITED EDITION OF 100, MADE IN ENGLAND (c) 1998. The base also features a silver circular sticker for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 6.00"W x 10.50"H. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 6.00"W x 10.50"H Weight: 3.60 lb
Lot: 198 - Wedgwood Black Basalt and Rosso Antico Lidded Pitcher
A Wedgwood black basalt stoneware lidded pitcher featuring a bulbous body, waisted neck, and wide flared spout. The vessel is designed with a tall, arched handle. It is decorated with a sprigged floral relief band in terracotta-colored Rosso Antico stoneware encircling the shoulder. The corresponding lid is adorned with a matching Rosso Antico floral sprigged border and topped with a spherical black basalt finial. The underside of the base is incised with the factory mark WEDGWOOD. A circular collector sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.00"W x 9.75"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.00"W x 9.75"H Weight: 1.00 lb 11.00oz
Lot: 199 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Mug with Silver Plate Rim and Oak Leaf Relief Decoration
This Wedgwood black basalt mug is a fine-grained, unglazed stoneware tankard featuring a silver plate rim. The cylindrical body is decorated in high relief with a continuous oak leaf and acorn vine pattern, set between two horizontal bands of foliate molding. The handle is also ornamented with a raised leaf-and-vine design. The underside bears the impressed factory mark Wedgwood. Attached to the base are two labels: a circular sticker for the Rubin Collection and a dealer label from the Den of Antiquity in Sandwich, Massachusetts. The dealer label includes a handwritten scholarly reference to Plate LVI in Captain M.H. Grant's text on black basalt. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 3.50"W x 5.00"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 3.50"W x 5.00"H Weight: 12.30oz
Lot: 200 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Figural Candlestick
A Wedgwood black basalt stoneware candlestick featuring a classically draped Ceres. The figure is depicted holding a fluted cornucopia that serves as the candle nozzle, finished with a scalloped rim. The figure stands atop a fluted cylindrical drum pedestal mounted to a square plinth base. The plinth is embellished with relief-molded neoclassical ornamentation, including a central floral patera flanked by scrolling acanthus leaves. The object features the characteristic matte, deep-black finish associated with Wedgwood basalt stoneware. The underside of the square base bears the impressed maker mark WEDGWOOD. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 3.50"W x 11.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 6.30oz
Lot: 201 - Wedgwood Black Basalt and Rosso Antico Jasperware Plaque with Stand
A rectangular stoneware plaque produced by the Wedgwood factory, featuring a high-relief figure in rosso antico stoneware applied to a matte black basalt ground. The relief depicts a winged putto or cherub walking while holding a trumpet. The reverse of the plaque is stamped with the incised maker mark WEDGWOOD. Additional markings on the reverse include a circular silver-toned label for the Rubin Collection and a blue adhesive label numbered 404. The plaque is presented with an black-painted wooden folding display stand. Dimensions: 2.75"L x 0.75"W x 4.00"H Dimensions: 2.75"L x 0.75"W x 4.00"H Weight: 4.40oz
Lot: 202 - Black Basalt Bust of Earl Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1920
A commemorative black basalt stoneware bust of Earl Horatio Herbert Kitchener (1850"1916), modeled by Alfred Francis Wenger for Wedgwood. The figure is depicted with a prominent mustache and a laurel wreath crown, set upon an integral swirling cloud-like base. The reverse of the bust features a hand-incised inscription reading KITCHENER 5 June 1916, referencing the date of his death during World War I. The lower back of the base is marked with an impressed WEDGWOOD factory stamp. The side of the base is incised with the artist signature A. F. Wenger and the date 1920. The piece retains a sticker for The Ivy House. The hollow underside of the base retains an original descriptive paper label identifying the subject as Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener and of Broome of Khartoum, British Field Marshall, along with a secondary dealer or inventory label. The stoneware features a characteristic matte, charcoal-black finish. Protective felt pads are attached to the underside rim. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.50"W x 12.50"H Artist: Alfred Francis Wenger (Swiss 1837-1924) Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.50"W x 12.50"H Manufacturer or Brand: Wedgwood Country of Origin: England Weight: 7.00 lb
Lot: 203 - Black Basalt Sculpted Head of Josiah Wedgwood by Billy Evans
This black basalt stoneware portrait mask of Josiah Wedgwood was modeled by Billy Evans circa 2005. The sculpted head depicts a mature Josiah Wedgwood with hair styled in mid-18th-century curls and features the matte finish characteristic of basalt ceramic. The piece is constructed as a hollow, high-relief wall-hanging mask. This model is identified as a detail from a mosaic mural designed by Suzanne B. Rubin. The interior rim bears a circular white provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection with a stylized SBR monogram. An accompanying handwritten note states the piece was purchased in Barlaston in the summer of 2013 and was produced concurrently with a Josiah Wedgwood rondel located in the visitor center. No factory backstamps or impressed marks are visible on the ceramic body. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 4.00"W x 8.50"H. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 4.00"W x 8.50"H Weight: 1.15 lb
Lot: 204 - Rare Wedgwood Black Basalt BAFTA Trophy Statuette Modeled by Eric Owen circa 1968
A rare Wedgwood black basalt statuette depicting Thalia, the Greek Muse of comedy. This model was designed by Eric Owen and commissioned as a trophy for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) circa 1968. The full-length standing figure is rendered in classical draped robes, holding a comic mask to her chest with both hands. It stands on a circular, stepped pedestal base. The piece is crafted from black basalt, an unglazed, matte black stoneware. The outer edge of the base is impressed with the marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. The underside of the hollow base features a central aperture and a circular paper label from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 9.50"H Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 9.50"H Weight: 14.60oz
Lot: 205 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Figural Group of Cupid and Psyche
This Wedgwood black basalt figural group depicts the mythological subjects Cupid and Psyche in a Neoclassical style. The two figures are modeled seated together on an integral rocky outcrop base. Cupid is shown with feathered wings and his hand to his chin in a pensive gesture, while Psyche sits beside him looking on. The piece is crafted from unglazed black basalt stoneware with a smooth, matte finish. The underside of the hollow interior is impressed with the title CUPID . PSYCHE in capital letters and bears the factory marks WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND. A circular collector sticker from the Rubin Collection is present on the interior. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 5.50"W x 8.25"H Weight: 3.00 lb 1.00oz
Lot: 206 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Nubian Water Carrier Figure
A Wedgwood black basalt figure titled Nubian Water Carrier, produced in England during the late 19th century. The sculpture depicts a standing female figure with finely textured braided hair, rendered partially nude and wearing a short fringed skirt. The figure is mounted atop a freeform, textured integral base, standing between a tapered water jar and a low rectangular plinth. The plinth is decorated with a relief carving of a calla lily and foliage. The piece is constructed from matte, unglazed black basalt stoneware. The lower side of the rectangular plinth is impressed with the factory mark WEDGWOOD. Along the front lower edge of the base, the title NUBIAN.WATER.CARRIER. is incised. The underside retains several provenance labels, including a circular Skinner auction label, a partial Rubin Collection label, and a yellow inventory sticker numbered 115399 / 21. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 3.75"W x 9.00"H Dimensions: 5.25"L x 3.75"W x 9.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 3.00oz
Lot: 207 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Figurine, Raven
A Wedgwood black basalt stoneware figurine of a raven, naturalistically modeled in a perched position on a textured rockwork base. The bird features fine detail to the plumage and is accented with inset dark glass eyes. This model is attributed to the designer Ernest W. Light. The underside of the base is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD in block capital letters. Provenance is indicated by a circular silver foil label for the Rubin Collection and a yellow paper dealer label from M & A Levine, New Haven, CT, which includes inventory numbers 206 RD-600 and G347. This piece is a notable example of the animalier work produced by the firm, which also famously includes the Wedgwood bull and bear figurine series in the same black basalt material. Dimensions: 8.25"L x 3.00"W x 4.50"H Weight: 13.50oz
Lot: 208 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Flower Frog, Heron
This Wedgwood black basalt flower frog features a stylized heron figure perched atop a craggy, rock-form base. The piece is constructed from unglazed matte black stoneware characteristic of the manufacturer. The base includes eight circular apertures of varying sizes intended for use as a floral support. The exterior of the base features the incised mark Wedgwood. The underside of the object retains two circular silver foil provenance labels, one for the Norburn Collection with the handwritten number 382 and another for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 3.50"W x 6.75"H Weight: 6.20oz
Lot: 209 - Wedgwood Black Basalt Heron Flower Frog by Ernest Light
This black basalt ceramic figurine depicts a heron in a hunched, standing pose, designed by Ernest Light for Wedgwood. The bird features detailed incised feathering throughout its body and head, accented by inset orange-yellow eyes with dark pupils. The figure is perched on a base molded to resemble a rocky outcropping, which serves as a flower frog containing multiple circular apertures of varying sizes for holding stems. The item is crafted from matte black unglazed stoneware. The hollow underside of the base bears two circular paper labels indicating provenance from the Born Collection, with handwritten number 310, and the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 4.00"W x 7.50"H Weight: 0.13oz
Lot: 210 - Copeland Black Basalt Miniature Model of the Winchester Cathedral Baptismal Font
A Copeland black basalt miniature replica of the 12th-century Romanesque baptismal font in Winchester Cathedral. The unglazed stoneware piece features a square basin decorated with relief-molded scenes from the life of Saint Nicholas and symbolic figures of lions and birds set within beaded roundels. The basin is supported by four outer columns and a larger central column, all resting on a stepped square plinth. The base is incised with a gothic-style inscription reading Font in the Cathedral of Winchester. The underside is impressed with the factory mark COPELAND. This piece features provenance labels from the Rubin Collection and the Zeitlin Collection (MIS 117), as well as a hand-marked Skinner auction tag and a yellow inventory sticker. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 5.75"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 5.75"H Weight: 2.12 lb
Lot: 211 - Wedgwood Black Jasperware Portland Vase
This is a Wedgwood black jasperware stoneware vase in the iconic Portland form. The vessel is designed as a two-handled amphora with a flared rim and tapered neck. It is decorated with applied white bas-relief ornamentation in the sprigged technique. The body features a continuous frieze of neoclassical figures situated under foliage and trees. Two arched handles are attached at the neck and shoulder, with each handle base terminating in a white relief mask. The underside of the vase contains an inset white relief medallion depicting a figure in profile wearing a Phrygian cap, commonly identified as Paris. The base is impressed with the marks WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND. It also bears a circular paper provenance label that reads RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W Weight: 1.75 lb
Lot: 212 - 2pc Wedgwood Black Jasperware Potpourri Urn on a Figurative Atlantes Pedestal Stand
A two-piece Wedgwood black jasperware potpourri urn and stand. This neoclassical cassolette is crafted from fine-grained unglazed stoneware with white bas-relief ornaments applied using the sprigging technique. The domed lid is pierced with circular vents and topped with a finial depicting a seated cherub. The body features a central band of scrolling foliage and flowers, with the shoulder decorated by swags suspended from ram's head masks. The vessel is supported by a separate tripod pedestal base consisting of three classical male figures acting as atlantes. These figures surround a central fluted column and stand upon a triangular base with concave sides and a stylized leaf border. The underside of the urn features a radiating white petal motif. The underside of the base is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD and includes a paper collection sticker for the Rubin-Noll Collection. Dimensions: 7.75"L x 7.75"W x 14.50"H Dimensions: 7.75"L x 7.75"W x 14.50"H Weight: 7.00 lb 11.00oz
Lot: 213 - Wedgwood Black Jasperware Pattern Plaque with Multiple Repeated Cupid Motifs
A square black Jasperware stoneware plaque featuring twenty repeated white bas-relief sprigged figures arranged in a four-by-five grid. Each relief depicts a classical Cupid or cherub in a kneeling position, sharpening an arrow on a grindstone. This type of multi-motif plaque was traditionally used in ceramic factories as a trial piece to test firing conditions or as a pattern plate for decorators to reference specific sprig designs. The reverse is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. Centrally located on the reverse is a small circular white adhesive label for the Rubin Collection and a handwritten alphanumeric sequence E035H18 - 004- in black ink. Accompanying provenance documentation indicates the piece originated from the recent partial closure of the Wedgwood factory in Barlaston. Dimensions: 5.75"L x 0.25"W x 5.75"H. Dimensions: 5.75"L x 0.25"W x 5.75"H Weight: 11.80oz
Lot: 214 - Wedgwood Framed Circular Black Jasperware Plaque, Cupid Sharpening His Arrows
This circular Wedgwood jasperware medallion features a neoclassical sprigged bas-relief scene titled Cupid Sharpening His Arrows. The plaque is composed of white stoneware relief figures applied to a matte black jasper dip ground. The scene shows a winged Cupid kneeling while sharpening an arrow on a stone, with a quiver behind him and a bow at his feet. The reverse of the jasperware piece is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD in block letters, along with an incised letter G and a stylized circular mark. A paper label for the Rubin-Nolte Collection is also present on the back of the ceramic. The plaque is mounted in a textured off-white fabric mat and set into a circular cream-colored frame. The reverse is finished with brown paper and a hanging wire. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 12.00" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 12.00" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 10.80oz
Lot: 215 - Wedgwood Black and White Jasperware Modernist Sgraffito Vase
A Wedgwood Jasperware vase crafted in bicolor black and white stoneware. The vessel features a tapering ovoid body that narrows toward a flat base and opens to a flared white-rimmed neck. The exterior is finished in a matte black slip over a white stoneware body. Decoration is executed in a sgraffito style, with parallel horizontal and sweeping curved lines incised through the black layer to reveal the white body underneath. The abstract design reflects mid-twentieth-century modernist influences. The base of the vase is impressed with the maker's mark WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. Multiple provenance labels are affixed to the underside, including a blue-ink stamp for the Dean and Mary Rockwell Collection (numbered 1053) and a circular label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.25"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.25"H Weight: 1.07 lb
Lot: 216 - Wedgwood Black and White Jasperware Striped Lidded Urn with Dancing Hours Motif
A Wedgwood black and white jasperware lidded urn of Neoclassical form featuring a central frieze of white bas-relief sprigged figures in the Dancing Hours motif. The figures depict classical maidens in flowing robes holding hands and garlands against a matte black ground. The shoulder, lower body, flared stem, and domed lid are decorated with alternating vertical stripes of black and white. The lid is surmounted by a black finial with a beaded white border at the rim. The vessel rests on a square pedestal base ornamented with white floral rosettes and foliate scrolls. This piece is constructed using the jasper dip technique, where a white jasper stoneware body is dipped in black colored slip before the white reliefs are applied. The interior of the urn and lid remains white. The piece features bolted construction, with a threaded metal rod and nut visible through the underside of the base. The underside of the square base bears impressed marks including WEDGWOOD MADE IN ENGLAND. Both the interior of the lid and the underside of the base bear circular white and silver adhesive labels reading RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 10.50"H Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 10.50"H Weight: 2.40 lb
Lot: 217 - Wedgwood Jasperware Dip Limited Edition Ice Pail, The Noble Line of Wedgwood
A large Wedgwood ceramic ice pail from the prestige Noble Line collection. The vessel features a flared urn form set upon a tapering pedestal base. The body is decorated with bold, alternating vertical stripes of black and white, accented by multiple horizontal gilt bands around the rim, midsection, and base. Centered on the front of the vessel is a prominent gilded relief of the Wedgwood family coat of arms, including the motto Obstantia Discindo. The pedestal base is finished in a matte black glaze, detailed with a gilt band and a white bas-relief border around the foot. The underside of the base contains multiple markings. The underside is marked Wedgwood, No. 16, and bears the Rubin Collection silver sticker. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 9.25"W x 12.25"H Dimensions: 9.25"L x 9.25"W x 12.25"H Weight: 9.00 lb
Lot: 218 - Wedgwood Black and White Jasperware Ewer
A Wedgwood black and white jasperware ewer designed in the classical oinochoe form. The vessel features a matte black stoneware body with applied white sprigged bas-relief ornamentation. The structure includes a trefoil-shaped mouth and a slender neck, leading to an ovoid body supported by a circular pedestal foot. A high-arched white handle connects the mouth to the shoulder, terminating in a detailed relief mask at the lower attachment point. The decoration consists of a band of acanthus leaves and stylized palmettes surrounding the shoulder. A central horizontal guilloche band of interlocking circles wraps around the midsection. Below this, laurel leaf swags or festoons are suspended from rosettes and classical masks. The lower portion of the body is decorated with a border of upright stiff leaves, and a foliate band ornaments the foot. The underside of the base features an impressed Wedgwood factory mark. Additionally, the base retains several collector labels, including a circular blue and white sticker from the Spak Collection and a circular sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 3.50"W x 9.50"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 3.50"W x 9.50"H Weight: 12.90oz
Lot: 219 - Wedgwood Black and White Jasperware Circular Cupid Plaque
This circular jasperware plaque by Wedgwood features a finely detailed white stoneware bas-relief depicting a winged Cupid kneeling while stringing his bow. The figure is shown in profile with a quiver of arrows and fluid drapery billowing from his shoulders, set against a matte black jasper ground. The reverse of the ceramic medallion is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD. The plaque is mounted within a circular, textured off-white mat and housed in a thick, round, cream-colored frame. The reverse of the assembly includes a circular paper label for the Rubin-Noid Collection. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 12.00" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 11.40oz
Lot: 220 - Wedgwood Chocolate Brown Dip Jasperware Two-Handled Vase
A Wedgwood Jasperware two-handled pedestal vase featuring a chocolate brown dip body with applied white bas-relief ornamentation. The amphora-style form includes a flared rim with a beaded edge and a neck decorated with acanthus leaf motifs. Two scrolling handles terminate in satyr-mask terminals. The body is adorned with two central oval medallions depicting classical figures in garden settings. Laurel swags are draped between rings and the satyr masks. The lower portion of the body features a radiating petal motif above a pedestal foot with beaded and foliate borders. The underside of the foot is stamped WEDGWOOD. The base retains a circular silver label for the Rubin Collection and a paper auction tag from Skinner numbered 2369 / 109. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 4.50"W x 10.00"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 4.50"W x 10.00"H Weight: 2.30 lb
Lot: 221 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Oil Burner Lamp
A Wedgwood Rosso Antico and black basalt oil burner lamp, circa 1880. This piece is constructed of red unglazed stoneware featuring applied black basalt sprigged reliefs of radiating oak leaves and acorns. The form is inspired by Roman antiquity, characterized by a circular body with a central filling hole, a scrolled handle, and a projecting spout with two wick holes. The base is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD. Provenance documentation on the underside includes a silver Rubin Collection label and a circular Born Collection sticker. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 3.50"W x 2.00"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 3.50"W x 2.00"H Weight: 4.10oz
Lot: 222 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Portland Vase
A Wedgwood Rosso Antico and black basalt stoneware reproduction of the Roman cameo glass Portland Vase. This two-handled amphora features a matte red stoneware body, known as Rosso Antico, decorated with applied black basalt sprigged reliefs. The relief scenes depict classical mythological figures under stylized trees, traditionally interpreted as the story of Peleus and Thetis. The handles are modeled with a twisted rope design and terminate in bearded masks. The underside of the base features an applied relief of a figure wearing a Phrygian cap. A small circular sticker on the base reads RUBIN COLLECTION on the border. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.50"W x 9.25"H Weight: 1.16 lb
Lot: 223 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Neoclassical Ewer
This neoclassical style ewer is produced by the Wedgwood factory in England. It is constructed from fine Rosso Antico red stoneware featuring applied Black Basalt relief decoration, a technique known as sprigging. The vessel is designed in an oinochoe shape with an ovoid body, a narrow neck, and a high scrolled handle. The decorative motifs include neoclassical figures on the body, specifically a muse with a lyre and a figure holding a shepherd crook and a theatrical mask. The lower portion of the body is embellished with a band of acanthus leaves, and a laurel leaf-tip band encircles the neck. The base of the handle is molded with a mask, possibly representing Medusa or a satyr. The underside of the pedestal base is impressed with the Wedgwood factory mark in a semi-circular arrangement. The base also retains two paper labels: a Skinner auction label and a circular Rubin Collection label. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 3.50"W x 9.00"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 3.50"W x 9.00"H Weight: 10.60oz
Lot: 224 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico Kenlock Ware Tall Rope Handled Jug, Dragon Pattern
A tall, cylindrical jug produced by Wedgwood circa 1900, featuring a matte red stoneware body known as Rosso Antico. The vessel is designed with a pinched pouring spout and a distinctive twisted rope-style handle. The interior rim is finished with a contrasting green glaze. The exterior is decorated with hand-painted enamel Chinoiserie motifs from the Dragon pattern within the Kenlock Ware line. Decoration includes a large green and teal dragon with orange accents, multiple Foo Dogs (Chinese guardian lions) in various poses, and a large insect motif near the upper rim. The enamels are applied in a palette of green, teal, orange, purple, and yellow. The base features impressed marks for WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND, an impressed number 12, and an impressed asterisk symbol. A black printed stamp on the underside reads Dragon over Kenlock Ware. This item includes provenance labels for the Rubin Collection and the Earl Buckman Wedgwood collection. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 4.25"W x 7.50"H. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 4.25"W x 7.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb 14.00oz
Lot: 225 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Dancing Hours Centerpiece Bowl
A large footed centerpiece bowl manufactured by Wedgwood. The piece is crafted from Rosso Antico red stoneware with applied Black Basalt decoration. The exterior features a continuous frieze of classical female figures in flowing drapery holding hands, with a laurel leaf garland border along the rim. The underside is decorated with a radial leaf motif in black relief. The base is impressed with the maker's mark WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. The underside retains several collection and auction labels, including a Rubin Collection sticker. Dimensions: 4.00"H x 10.25" dia. Weight: 3.00 lb 10.00oz
Lot: 226 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Jasperware Laurel Leaf Bowl
A circular bowl manufactured by Wedgwood in England, crafted from Rosso Antico, an unglazed red stoneware. The piece features black basalt jasperware sprigged decoration in a classical laurel leaf and berry motif. This ornamentation is applied in two horizontal bands: a prominent garland encircling the upper shoulder and a narrower matching band near the base. The exterior and interior surfaces display a matte terracotta color. The underside of the base is impressed with the WEDGWOOD maker mark and is stamped Made in England. A silver-toned circular provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection is also present on the base. The form is finished with incised horizontal lines near the rim and foot. Dimensions: 4.00"H x 8.00" dia. Dimensions: 4.00"H x 8.00" dia. Weight: 2.16 lb
Lot: 227 - Wedgwood Capri Ware Rosso Antico Cabinet Plate
The central well features a hand-painted composition depicting a pink flower and blue-shaded foliage intertwined with a gilded coronet. This central medallion is encircled by a broad, engine-turned yellow border with a fine-textured pattern. The wide outer rim is decorated with a gilded scrolling vine pattern punctuated by stylized four-petal flowers accented with raised turquoise enamel jeweling. The plate is finished with a gilded rope-twist border at the edge. The reverse is decorated with a hand-painted flowering branch bearing light blue blossoms and buds. The underside bears the impressed mark WEDGWOOD and an incised mark reading Ded. A circular silver and white sticker for the Rubin Collection is present on the reverse alongside a dealer tag. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 8.00" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 8.00" dia. Weight: 12.80oz
Lot: 228 - Archaeological Revival Rosso Antico Teapot
A lidded teapot crafted from red dry-bodied stoneware in the rosso antico style, designed in the late 19th-century Archaeological Revival or Neo-Assyrian taste. The globular body is decorated with a wide matte black band featuring yellow-gold enameled relief scenes of Neo-Assyrian charioteers and cavalrymen, inspired by the archaeological discoveries at Nineveh and Nimrud. The band is framed by thin turquoise enameled lines. The curved spout features molded acanthus leaf decoration at the base, and the loop handle is ornamented with molded scroll motifs, both enhanced with gilded accents. The matching domed lid is topped with a flattened circular finial and decorated with a gilded Greek key border. The base bears an incised capital letter N and includes a provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 5.50"W x 6.75"H Dimensions: 8.00"L x 5.50"W x 6.75"H Weight: 1.11 lb
Lot: 229 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Cachepot
Wedgwood rosso antico and black basalt stoneware cachepot. This cylindrical planter features a terracotta-colored stoneware body decorated with applied black basalt sprigged bas-relief. The neoclassical pattern includes a continuous horizontal band of laurel leaves below the rim and husk swags suspended from circular floral rosettes around the exterior. The base is incised with the marks WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND, HB, and 72. A silver and black sticker for the Rubin Collection is also present on the underside. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 4.50"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 4.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb 3.00oz
Lot: 230 - Wedgwood Rosso Antico and Black Basalt Birth and Dipping of Achilles Zodiac Plaque
A circular Wedgwood wall plaque featuring a black basalt stoneware body with applied terracotta-colored rosso antico relief decoration. The central circular reserve depicts a Neoclassical scene identified as the birth and dipping of Achilles, showing a seated female figure with an infant and a winged Cupid figure under a palm tree. The central scene is surrounded by a relief-molded border containing the twelve signs of the zodiac. The medallion is mounted on a red fabric ground and housed in a circular, black-finished wooden frame. The reverse of the frame bears a silver foil provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 6.25"L x 6.25"W x 1.00"H. Dimensions: 6.25"L x 6.25"W x 1.00"H Weight: 5.50oz
Lot: 231 - Wedgwood Limited Edition Terracotta and Black Jasperware Teapot
This is a contemporary limited edition teapot manufactured by Wedgwood in England, featuring a black basalt body with terracotta colored applied relief decoration in the jasperware style. The vessel has a globular form with a short tapered spout, a simple loop handle, and a low pedestal foot. It is accompanied by a matching domed lid topped with a spherical finial. The exterior is decorated using the sprigging technique with Neoclassical scenes depicting draped female figures, putti, and stylized trees in contrasting terracotta red clay. The lid features a radiating foliate or palm frond pattern. The base of the teapot is marked with gold printed text stating LIMITED EDITION OF 500. Impressed marks on the base include WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND. Both the teapot base and the underside of the lid bear a circular white provenance sticker for the Robin Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 6.00"W x 6.00"H Dimensions: 9.50"L x 6.00"W x 6.00"H Weight: 2.35 lb
Lot: 232 - Wedgwood Yellow Cane and Black Jasperware Golfing Trophy Vase, WGC 1999 NEC Invitational
A contemporary Wedgwood jasperware footed trophy vase, produced as part of a golf tournament series. The flared beaker-form vessel is crafted in cane yellow jasperware with applied black basalt sprigged decoration. The central motif depicts a group of figures in early 20th-century golfing attire, featuring a central figure in a follow-through swing. A continuous band of grass and reeds decorates the lower portion of the vase. The rim and pedestal foot are highlighted with gilded bands. The underside of the base features gilded lettering related to the 1999 WGC-EMC World Cup and states WGC 1999 NEC INVITATIONAL No 79. in a Limited Edition of 150. Impressed marks on the base include WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND, and the date code 99. The piece includes a provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection and a handwritten inventory tag. Dimensions: 7.50"H x 5.00" dia. Dimensions: 7.50"H x 5.00" dia. Weight: 1.15 lb
Lot: 233 - Wedgwood Black on Primrose Jasperware Lidded Coffee Pot
This lidded coffee pot is crafted in Wedgwood black on primrose jasperware. The vessel features a primrose-colored (cane) ground with black basalt sprigged relief decoration. The pot is designed in a tapered pear form with a prominent spout featuring a leaf motif and a C-scroll handle. The exterior body is decorated with neo-classical figures in relief, including women in classical dress and children, a pattern frequently associated with the Domestic Employment series. The lower section of the body and the domed lid are embellished with a pattern of alternating black and primrose vertical stripes. The interior of the pot and the underside of the lid are composed of black basalt. The base of the pitcher is impressed with the marks WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND, 79, and HB, along with an incised NO 14 and X. The number 79 indicates a production date of 1979. A circular silver-toned adhesive provenance label for the Rubin Collection is adhered to the base. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 5.00"W x 8.75"H Dimensions: 6.50"L x 5.00"W x 8.75"H Weight: 2.02 lb
Lot: 234 - Wedgwood Primrose Yellow and Black Jasperware Dancing Hours Footed Bowl
A Wedgwood tri-color jasperware footed bowl featuring a primrose yellow ground with applied black jasperware relief decoration. The central frieze depicts the Dancing Hours pattern, a neoclassical design showing a continuous ring of dancing female figures. This main decorative band is bordered above by a ring of laurel leaves and below by a foliate border around the base of the bowl. The interior and the underside of the foot are white. The underside of the bowl is stamped with the impressed maker mark WEDGWOOD and features a circular paper provenance sticker for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 9.25"W x 4.50"H. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 9.25"W x 4.50"H Weight: 2.94 lb
Lot: 235 - Wedgwood Primrose Yellow and Black Jasperware Footed Ferner Bowl
A circular tripod bowl, commonly referred to as a ferner or imperial bowl, manufactured by Wedgwood in primrose yellow dipped jasperware with black basalt bas-relief decoration. The exterior body features applied classical figures in various poses, including robed individuals and musicians, separated by stylized trees. A continuous black relief border of oak leaves and acorns encircles the rim. The vessel's interior and three molded feet are finished in white jasperware. The base is impressed with the mark MADE IN ENGLAND. A Skinner auction sticker and a provenance label for the Rubin Collection are also present on base. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 0.50"W x 3.50"H Weight: 1.70oz
Lot: 236 - Wedgwood Primrose Jasperware Biscuit Barrel with Black Basalt Reliefs
This Wedgwood biscuit barrel is crafted from primrose yellow jasperware featuring applied black basalt sprigged reliefs in the Neoclassical style. The cylindrical body is decorated with grapevine and fruit festoons suspended from three lion-mask rings. Interspersed between the swags are classical figures, including a seated mourning figure and another holding a lyre. A continuous band of grapevines and leaves encircles the base. The vessel is fitted with electro-plated nickel silver (EPNS) mounts, comprising a rim, a swing handle, and a domed lid topped with a spherical finial. The underside of the base bears the impressed Wedgwood stamp, the letter A, and a crescent-shaped mark. A circular paper provenance label for the Rubin Collection is attached to the center of the base. The metal rim is stamped with the characters EPNS inside a rectangular border. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 10.00"H. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 10.00"H Weight: 2.60 lb
Lot: 237 - Wedgwood Primrose and Cobalt Blue Jasperware Vase with Removable Flower Frog
A Wedgwood Jasperware vase featuring a primrose yellow dip body with a white interior and cobalt blue bas-relief decoration. The object is a tapered cylindrical vessel with a flared rim and a stepped circular base. It is accompanied by its original removable perforated disk, also known as a flower frog, used for supporting flower stems. The exterior is decorated with fine neoclassical sprigged relief work. The body is divided into three panels by stylized vertical foliate motifs. The relief scenes depict classical figures, including Hercules wrestling the Nemean Lion, a standing female figure holding a cornucopia, and a classical warrior with a shield. A continuous grapevine and leaf border encircles the shoulder, and the base is decorated with an upright acanthus leaf and petal motif. The underside of the base bears the impressed mark WEDGWOOD. The base also carries a circular collector label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 5.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb 1.00oz
Lot: 238 - A Pair of Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Leda and the Swan Urns, ca. 1800
A pair of Wedgwood solid blue jasperware urns, dating to approximately 1800. These neoclassical vases feature a cobalt blue body with white relief-molded decoration. Each urn has an ovoid body with a flared scalloped rim and is supported by an octagonal pedestal base. The handles are modeled as white swans with outstretched wings across the shoulders, a design known as Leda and the Swan. The sprigged decoration includes a rope-twist border at the shoulder, a wide band of stylized palm fronds around the midsection, and a lappet leaf motif at the base of the bowl. The octagonal foot is decorated with a bellflower and foliate border. The construction consists of multiple ceramic components joined by an internal metal rod and nut assembly, which was standard for Wedgwood production of this size and period. The undersides of the bases bear the impressed block capital factory mark WEDGWOOD, along with an impressed W. A circular stamp for the Rubin Collection is present. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.00"W x 10.75"H Dimensions: 8.00"L x 8.00"W x 10.75"H Weight: 11.30 lb
Lot: 239 - Wedgwood Jasperware Portland Vase
A two-handled jasperware amphora-shaped vase by Wedgwood, modeled after the Roman glass original known as the Portland Vase. The item is crafted in a deep cobalt Portland Blue matte stoneware with white sprigged bas-relief decoration. The continuous frieze depicts classical mythological scenes featuring male and female figures and a winged Cupid set among trees and architectural motifs. The two curved handles terminate in bearded classical masks at the base. The underside is stamped with the impressed mark WEDGWOOD and carries several labels, including a silver foil provenance sticker for the Rubin Collection, a white circular tag for a 1994 Skinner auction (lot 784), and a yellow inventory tag numbered 1296-15464. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 8.50"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 8.50"H Weight: 2.20 lb
Lot: 240 - Pair of Rare Wedgwood by Eric Owen Blue Jasperware Prototype Bookends
A pair of slip-cast solid light blue Jasperware figural bookends designed by Eric Owen. Each bookend features a high-relief composition of three stylized faces, consisting of a large, elongated central female face flanked below by two smaller, youthful faces with closed eyes. The figures are set upon a rectangular plinth base decorated with a white bas-relief sprigged border of repeating floral and scroll motifs. The reverse of each piece is flat-finished and hand-incised with the name ERIC OWEN. The underside of the base is hollow with three circular apertures. Multiple labels on the reverse provide historical context, identifying the items as Wedgwood prototypes from circa 1960 that were not released for production. Provenance labels trace the pieces to the personal collection of the artist's wife, with additional stickers indicating inclusion in the L. Richard Smith Collection and the Rubin Collection. Auction tags from Skinner and Shapiro are also present. Eric Owen served as the Chief Modeler and Sculptor for Wedgwood from 1946 to 1967. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 2.50"W x 7.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 9.00oz
Lot: 241 - Antique Jasperware Peace and Plenty Commemorative Mug
An antique Jasperware earthenware mug featuring white sprigged relief decoration on a dark brown ground. The central motif depicts a caduceus over two clasped hands flanked by twin cornucopias, positioned above a ribbon inscribed PEACE AND PLENTY. One side includes an oval medallion containing a classical female profile, while the opposite side features the American Eagle from the Great Seal of the United States. A continuous grapevine and leaf frieze encircles the upper rim. The vessel is fitted with an ornate white-glazed foliate scroll handle. The underside retains three labels: a silver circular sticker for the Rubin Collection, a yellow sticker marked A904 WBKI, and a red sticker from the Delaware Antique Show. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 5.00"W x 4.25"H Dimensions: 7.00"L x 5.00"W x 4.25"H Weight: 15.30oz
Lot: 242 - Wedgwood Bert Bentley Solid Light Blue Jasperware Plaque of Diana the Huntress
A rectangular solid light blue jasperware plaque produced by Wedgwood, featuring a white bas-relief depiction of Diana the Huntress. This piece is attributed to the celebrated Wedgwood modeler Bert Bentley (active 1891"1934) and ornamenter Harry Cholerton. The central figure of the goddess Diana is depicted in a classical chiton and boots, wearing a crescent moon crown. She holds a bow in her left hand and a flaming torch in her right. To her left is a seated hound gazing upward, and to her right is a large boar's head resting on a rocky outcrop. The relief carving exhibits fine detail in the anatomical features and the folds of the drapery. The plaque is housed in a black wood frame with a decorative gilt inner border and a dark velvet-covered mat. The reverse of the plaque bears the impressed mark WEDGWOOD in capital letters and a handwritten pencil signature reading H. Cholerton. The back features significant provenance and auction documentation, including a large Skinner auction label identifying the piece as WEDGWOOD BERT BENTLEY SOLID LIGHT JASPER PLAQUE C. 1920 BB45 DIANA THE HUNTRESS. Additional labels include a circular gold sticker for the Zelda Zeitlin Collection and notes indicating the piece was formerly in the collection of Dr. Wolf-Dieter Born. Multiple Skinner auction lot labels and inventory stickers are also present. Dimensions: 13.00"L x 16.50"H Dimensions: 13.00"L x 16.50"W x 1.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb 9.00oz
Lot: 243 - Wedgwood and Bentley Blue Jasperware Oval Plaque of Cupid with Floral Garland
A solid blue jasper dip stoneware oval plaque manufactured during the partnership of Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley. The piece features a white sprigged relief decoration depicting a winged Cupid or putto standing on a textured ground, draped with a heavy floral garland. To the viewer's right is a detailed rose bush with multiple blooms and buds. The reverse side includes three circular firing or vent holes and is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY. Multiple provenance labels are affixed to the reverse, including a circular sticker for The Kanter Collection, a silver foil label for the Rubin Collection dated 2016, a Skinner auction label for sale 2920, lot 495, and a yellow inventory sticker numbered 165020 / 7. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 0.50"W x 3.75"H Dimensions: 3.00"L x 0.50"W x 3.75"H Weight: 3.10oz
Lot: 244 - Wedgwood & Bentley Blue and White Jasperware Oval Hebe and the Eagle Plaque
An 18th-century Wedgwood & Bentley blue jasperware oval plaque depicting Hebe and the Eagle. The neoclassical design is attributed to John Flaxman and was modeled around 1777. The scene depicts Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth, offering a patera to Jupiter in the form of an eagle. The piece is constructed of solid blue jasper with a sprigged white bas-relief decoration. The reverse of the plaque, visible through a circular cutout in the frame backing, is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY, identifying it as a production of the 1769 to 1780 partnership between Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley. The plaque is mounted in an oval molded dark wood frame with a brass suspension ring at the top. The reverse side includes provenance and identification labels from the Rubin Collection and Stephenson's. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 1.00"W x 4.50"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 1.00"W x 4.50"H Weight: 3.40oz
Lot: 245 - Wedgwood Celadon Stoneware Vase with Raised Floral Gilt Decoration
The small vase is crafted in light celadon or seafoam green jasper with a characteristic matte finish. The bulbous body features elaborate raised gilded ornamentation depicting floral swags and ribbons. The neck and foot are further accented with gilded bands, dots, and stylized foliate patterns. The decoration is hand-applied and burnished. The underside of the base features the impressed mark WEDGWOOD. The base also retains a Skinner auction house lot label numbered 164. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 6.00"H Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 6.00"H Weight: 15.00oz
Lot: 246 - 19th Century Wedgwood Sage Green Jasperware Covered Urn
A 19th-century Wedgwood sage green jasperware covered urn featuring classical-style white bas-relief decoration. The vessel is of ovoid form with a tall, waisted neck and is mounted on a separate, attached square pedestal base. It includes a matching domed lid with a spherical finial. The decoration is executed using the sprigging technique, applying white stoneware ornaments to the sage green body. The neck and lower portion of the body feature vertical engine-turned fluting. Two relief-molded ram head handles on the shoulders support heavy floral and foliate festoons. The central body is adorned with two oval medallions containing relief-molded classical figures. The square pedestal base is decorated on each side with white floral and acanthus leaf sprays. The underside of the base features the impressed mark WEDGWOOD. A paper collection label is affixed to the base which reads Wedgwood Jasper Covered Urn ca 1850. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.00"W x 9.50"H Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.00"W x 9.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb 14.00oz
Lot: 247 - Wedgwood Solid Marbled Jasper Covered Vase Signed 2002
This Wedgwood solid marbled jasper covered vase is designed in a classical urn form, featuring a tapered bowl set upon a pedestal stem with a stepped circular foot. It is accompanied by a fitted, domed lid topped with a small, tiered finial. The piece is executed in the agate ware technique, where contrasting blue and white clays are wedged together to create a variegated, marbled pattern that runs through the entire body of the ceramic. The exterior has a matte, unglazed finish characteristic of this stoneware type. The underside of the foot contains multiple marks, including the impressed manufacturer mark WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. It features a hand-signed signature and date in gold-toned script that reads Wedgwood 2002. A circular silver foil provenance sticker for the RUBIN NOLL COLLECTION is present on both the base and the interior of the lid. The item is accompanied by a personal business card for The Lord Wedgwood of Barlaston. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 8.50"H. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 8.50"H Weight: 1.13 lb
Lot: 248 - Wedgwood Greenish-Grey and Blue Egyptian Jasperware Bowl
This Wedgwood jasperware bowl features a greenish-grey stoneware body accented with applied blue relief sprigged decoration in the Egyptian Revival style. The bowl is designed with a flared circular body, a slightly stepped rim, and a low molded pedestal foot. The exterior is ornamented with a continuous blue frieze depicting various Egyptian motifs, such as winged sun disks with cobras (uraeus), seated winged sphinxes, Horus hawks, ankh symbols, and hieroglyphic-inspired figures. The base of the bowl is marked with an impressed WEDGWOOD stamp and a letter B, along with an incised letter J. A handwritten notation on the underside reads c1810, and it includes a provenance label from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 3.25"H x 6.00" dia. Dimensions: 3.25"H x 6.00" dia. Weight: 12.00oz
Lot: 249 - Wedgwood Green Jasperware Plaque Framed, Hercules and Cerberus
This is a framed Wedgwood jasperware plaque featuring a sage green ground with an applied white sprigged decoration in high relief. The central scene depicts the classical mythological subject of Hercules capturing Cerberus, the multi-headed hound of the underworld. The figure of Hercules is shown in a dynamic, muscular pose, using a rope to restrain the beast. The reverse of the plaque bears the impressed factory mark WEDGWOOD, visible through a rectangular aperture in the frame backing. The item features significant provenance indicated by several labels on the reverse, including the Rubin Collection, the Zeitlin Collection, and a Skinner auction tag. The plaque is mounted within a green fabric-covered mat and a wooden frame. The frame is stamped on the reverse with Roma Moulding, 160055, and Made in Italy. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 10"H Dimensions: 7.25"L x 10"H Weight: 2.00 lb 2.10oz
Lot: 250 - Wedgwood Sage Green Jasperware Medusa Plaque
A circular Wedgwood jasperware plaque featuring a high-relief white sprigged decoration of the head of Medusa, modeled after the Medusa Rondanini. The goddess is depicted in a frontal view with wings at her temples and serpents intertwined within her voluminous, curling hair. The relief is applied to a sage green jasperware ground. The medallion is mounted in a square black frame with a gilded inner border and a dark brown velvet mat. The reverse of the frame features a window revealing the impressed factory mark WEDGWOOD on the back of the stoneware. A provenance label on the backing indicates this piece is from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"H. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 15.40oz
Lot: 251 - Wedgwood Tricolor Sage Green Jasperware Campagna Lidded Urn
This Wedgwood tricolor jasperware lidded urn is designed in the neoclassical Campagna form. The piece is constructed from fine stoneware with a matte, unglazed sage green ground. It features white sprigged relief decoration including floral swags suspended from ram's head terminals, laurel leaf borders, and gadrooned detailing on the lower bowl, stem, and lid. Three oval lilac-colored jasper medallions are applied to the body, each depicting a classical scene in white relief. The urn sits on a square pedestal base decorated with a repeating anthemion and palmette frieze. The item consists of three separate components comprising the lid, the body and stem, and the base, all joined by a central metal rod and nut. The underside of the base bears the impressed marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. This piece includes provenance from the Rubin collection. Dimensions: 7.50"L x 7.50"W x 13.25"H Dimensions: 7.50"L x 7.50"W x 13.25"H Weight: 6.02 lb
Lot: 252 - Wedgwood Tri-Color Drabware Vase, circa 1820
This footed urn-form vase is crafted from buff-colored drabware stoneware, a variety of cane jasperware produced by the Wedgwood factory. The exterior features a matte finish decorated with tri-color sprigged relief applications in lilac and white. The body is ornamented with alternating vertical motifs: white stylized floral sprigs and lilac acanthus fronds. A repeating lilac acanthus leaf border encircles the circular pedestal base. The vase is designed with a flared, stepped rim and a glazed interior featuring a faint green tint. The underside of the base bears the impressed uppercase mark WEDGWOOD. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 5.00"H Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 5.00"H Weight: 10.70oz
Lot: 253 - Wedgwood Four-Color Jasperware Basket Attributed to Thomas Lovatt
A Wedgwood four-color jasperware basket featuring a squat, globular body with a flared, scalloped rim. The exterior is finished in a blue jasper dip ground and decorated with applied white relief in the form of flowering prunus branches and vertical geometric bands. Four rectangular plaques in lilac-grey jasper are set into the sides, each displaying a raised neoclassical scene featuring putti. The four-ribbed handle is finished in white and lilac-grey, meeting at a central foliate boss. The interior is finished in white. The base features an impressed Wedgwood mark and several historical collection labels, including a blue and white Shinderman Collection sticker numbered 199, a silver Rubin Collection sticker, an institutional label from the Institute of Fine Arts W.S.N.Y. dated 1982, and a paper label stating: Wedgwood Four Color Basket Attributed to Thomas Lovatt c. 1860. Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 3.75"H Weight: 8.00oz
Lot: 254 - Framed Set of Three Wedgwood Light Blue Jasperware and Cut Steel Button Groups
This set features three circular arrangements of Wedgwood light blue jasperware buttons and medallions. Each group is centered by a larger medallion with a radiating foliate pattern, encircled by ten smaller circular buttons with daisy-like motifs and beaded edges. The pieces are made from light blue jasperware with white bas-relief application. Each small button is adorned with a faceted cut steel stud, and the central medallions feature radiating cut steel wire accents. The set is professionally mounted against a dark green fabric mat in a giltwood frame with a rope-twist border. Documentation on the reverse includes a Fleckenstein Gallery label noting provenance from the Chellis, Knowles, and Rubin collections. Also present are two Edward L. Knowles Collection stickers, one with inventory number 0117, a Skinner auction tag, and a photocopied article titled Cut Steel Settings For Wedgwood Buttons and Jewelry from a 1978 seminar. Frame: Approximately 10 x 14 inches. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 1.25"W x 7.75"H Dimensions: 11.00"L x 1.25"W x 7.75"H Weight: 1.68 lb
Lot: 255 - 14K Gold Wedgwood Jasperware Watch-Face Brooch Pendant with Diamond Accent
A circular 14 karat yellow gold brooch by Wedgwood, designed with a watch-face motif. The centerpiece features a blue and light blue floral design on jasperware, accented with a single round-cut diamond at the center. This is surrounded by a ring of black Roman numerals on a white enamel ground. An outer decorative border consists of gold-tone scrollwork over white enamel, all contained within a twisted rope-textured gold rim. The reverse features a horizontal pin with a revolving safety clasp and two small gold bails at the top, allowing the piece to function as a pendant. The underside is stamped Wedgwood and 14K, accompanied by the maker mark initials PR . Provenance is indicated by a silver circular sticker for the Rubin Collection and a white circular auction tag from Skinner with handwritten numbers 2180 and 47. Dimensions: 1.25" dia. Weight: 10.00g
Lot: 256 - 3pc Wedgwood and Bentley Black Basalt Intaglios
A trio of oval black basalt intaglios produced during the partnership of Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley, dating to the late 18th century. Crafted from fine-grained, unglazed black stoneware, each piece features a classical subject in low relief for cabinet display or as a seal. The first intaglio depicts a standing classical male figure leaning against a fluted column, the second features a profile bust of a classical female figure with detailed braided hair, and the third shows a draped figure standing before a pedestal or altar with foliage. The reverse of each piece features impressed marks, with two marked WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY and one marked W & B alongside their respective catalog numbers. The items are presented in a clear octagonal plastic case bearing a label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 0.75"L x 0.25"W x 0.75"H Weight: 0.50oz
Lot: 257 - Wedgwood Enamel Decorated Jasperware Medallion of Queen Elizabeth I, ca. 1800
An oval Wedgwood jasperware medallion featuring a high-relief portrait of Queen Elizabeth I. The three-quarter profile bust depicts the monarch in a regal crown over curled hair, wearing a prominent pleated ruff collar, a jeweled necklace with a pendant, and an elaborately patterned bodice. The medallion is crafted from blue and white matte-finished ceramic, with the relief sections further detailed with hand-painted enamels in flesh tones, red, and gold. The reverse is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD and bears the hand-incised inscription Q. Elizabeth. The back displays several provenance labels, including stickers for the Rubin Collection and the Shinderman Collection, as well as a paper identification label dated ca. 1800. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 1.00"W x 5.00"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 1.00"W x 5.00"H Weight: 4.40oz
Lot: 258 - Wedgwood Jasperware Seal Pendant with Gold Plated Mounts
A miniature Wedgwood jasperware pendant of tapered, teardrop form. The body is executed in cobalt blue jasper dip and ornamented with finely detailed white bas-relief classical vignettes. One side depicts a putto riding a lion, while the reverse features a standing female figure with a bird. These scenes are bordered by horizontal bands of rope-twist and stylized acanthus or laurel petal motifs. The circular base of the vessel serves as a fob seal, featuring a deep blue jasperware intaglio carving of two classical figures in profile. The pendant is surmounted by a gold plated metal screw-top cap with a rounded finial and an articulated suspension bail, allowing it to be worn as a pendant or attached to a jewelry chain. Dimensions: 1.75"L x 0.75"W Dimensions: 1.75"L x 0.75"W Weight: 10.80g
Lot: 259 - A Pair of 14K Gold Wedgwood Egyptian Terracotta on Black Jasperware Earrings
A matched pair of Wedgwood jasperware drop earrings in the Egyptian Revival style, set in 14 karat gold. Each earring features a circular black jasperware disc with a terracotta-colored bas-relief. One medallion depicts the profile of Queen Nefertiti wearing a flat-topped crown, while the other depicts a pharaoh in profile, wearing a pschent crown and holding a flail. The discs are housed in 14 karat gold frames and suspended from 14 karat gold ball studs with post backings for pierced ears. The reverse of each jasperware disc is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD MADE IN ENGLAND and the code C 75, indicating production in 1975. Tested with Thermal Scientific Metal Analyzer. Dimensions: 0.75"L x 0.75"W. Dimensions: 0.75"L x 0.75"W Weight: 0.20oz
Lot: 260 - Early Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Hazeldene
A small bowl-shaped vase featuring scenic landscape; green sky, blue field, and green-blue trees. Signed by William Moorcroft. Artist: William Moorcroft Dimensions: 5"W x 3"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 261 - Moorcroft Vase, Claremont, Signed
Striking Moorcroft Claremont vase with a bold, organic design showcasing large red and lime green mushroom forms against rich blue and green backgrounds. The rounded body is finished in a soft, mottled green glaze, creating a lush forest like feel. The interior features a glossy teal wash that complements the exterior tones beautifully. Moorcroft backstamp. William Moorcroft signature. Dimensions: 10.25"H x 9.25" dia. Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 262 - Moorcroft Pottery Pomegarante Vase
A charming Moorcroft vase featuring the timeless Pomegranate pattern. This hand decorated piece highlights Moorcroft's signature craftsmanship, with vibrant depictions of pomegranates and berries in bold reds, purples, and yellows against a deep blue background. The vase has a curvaceous form with a slightly flared rim, emphasizing its elegant silhouette. Moorcroft marked. Artist signed. Artist: William Moorcroft Dimensions: 7"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 263 - Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Wisteria
Baluster shaped vase colored in plum and cream with fruits and leaves on a cobalt blue background. Moorcroft signature on base. Dimensions: 4"W x 8"H Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 1.6 lbs.
Lot: 264 - Moorcroft Macintyre Florian Ware Vase, Poppy
Featuring the iconic Poppy pattern, this vase highlights Moorcroft's early craftsmanship with its intricate floral motifs in shades of blue and green against a pale ground. The elongated form with a flared base and neck exhibits the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Moorcroft signature and Macintyre backstamp mark on base. Dimensions: 4"W x 12"H Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 2.3 lbs.
Lot: 265 - Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Big Poppy With Grapes
This earthenware vessel is of ovoid form, with a short neck and a slightly flared rim. The decoration is executed using tube-lining and hand-painted underglaze techniques. The design features large poppy blossoms in shades of red and orange with dark centers, accented by five-petal flowers and stylized foliage in green and teal. The floral motif is set against a mottled ground that transitions from olive-yellow ochre at the shoulder to deep cobalt blue at the base and interior rim. The underside is marked Moorcroft. Dimensions: 4"W x 6"H
Lot: 266 - Moorcroft Pottery Pansy Vase
A stunning Moorcroft vase featuring the vibrant Pansy pattern. This hand painted piece displays vivid red and purple pansies with soft green leaves, set against a deep cobalt blue background. The vase boasts a classic ovoid shape, with a wide, rounded body that tapers slightly toward the base and neck, finishing with a gently flared rim. This timeless design highlights Moorcroft's exceptional craftsmanship and artistry, making it a prized addition to any fine pottery collection. Moorcroft marked. Artist signed. Artist: William Moorcroft Dimensions: 7.5"H Date or Era: 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 267 - Moorcroft Pottery for Liberty and Co. Florian Ware Large Double-Handle Vase
This Art Nouveau period earthenware vessel was designed by William Moorcroft and features the Florian Ware pattern. The form is a tall, tapered cylindrical vase with two small, stylized loop handles positioned near the upper rim. The decoration is executed using a tube-lined slip-trailed technique with hand-painted underglaze colors. The floral composition consists of stylized blooms on elongated, sinuous stems in a color palette of cobalt blue, teal, ochre-yellow, and deep green against a pale sage green ground. The interior rim and handles are finished in a mottled teal-blue glaze. The base of the vase bears an underglaze green stamp reading MADE FOR LIBERTY & Co. Signed by William Moorcroft. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 4.00"W x 11.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 0.30oz
Lot: 268 - Moorcroft Macintyre Florian Peacock Feather Vase with Sterling Silver Rim
Features a baluster form embellished with an intricate peacock feather motif executed in the tube line technique. The sterling silver rim designed by James Dixon & Sons. Hallmarked "J D & S", along with the crown, lion, and h. Signed W Moorcroft "des". James Macintyre Florian Ware backstamp. Total weight of sterling silver and porcelain: 234 g. Artist: William Moorcroft Dimensions: 3"W x 5.5"H Date or Era: c. 1898 - 1905 Manufacturer or Brand: James Macintyre Country of Origin: England
Lot: 269 - Moorcroft Macintyre Green and Gold Florian Ware Vase
A William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co. 'Green and Gold' Florian Ware baluster vase constructed from glazed earthenware. The exterior features hand-decorated tube-lined forget-me-nots and foliage in green and blue tones, finished with gold gilding. The underside is signed W. Moorcroft, and bears the James Macintyre backstamp. Dimensions: 7"H Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 9 oz.
Lot: 270 - Moorcroft Pottery Small Flambe Vase, Leaf & Berry
The compact form is richly enhanced by Moorcroft's distinctive flambe glaze, creating deep, luminous red tones that subtly graduate across the surface. The tube-lined decoration features stylized leaves and berries, adding texture and contrast beneath the high-gloss finish. The underside is marked with the Moorcroft England backstamp. Dimensions: 2.75"H Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 6 oz.
Lot: 271 - Moorcroft Pottery by Beverley Wilkes Twin Handled Vase, Cetona
Moorcroft, limited edition 98 of 200, vase features a Mediterranean village scene with prominent clock tower. The tube-lined design is colored in blue, green, yellow and ochre. Moorcroft backstamp along with artist signature and date are on base. Dimensions: 6.5"W x 10.5"H Date or Era: 2000 Edition Number and/or Size: 98 of 200 Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 3.1 lbs.
Lot: 272 - Moorcroft Pottery by Paul Hilditch Vase, Clovelly
The Moorcroft "Clovelly" pattern is a notable limited-edition design created by Paul Hilditch, often featuring detailed scenes of the Devonshire fishing village, including its cobbled streets, cottages, and harbor. This vase, number 38 of 100, depicts the village in hand-painted, tube-lined decoration. The underside bears the Moorcroft stamp, Paul Hilditch's signature, and the limited-edition number. Dimensions: 5.25"W x 9.25"H Date or Era: 2013 Edition Number and/or Size: 38 of 100
Lot: 273 - Moorcroft Pottery by William John Moorcroft Trial Dragon Vase
Exceptional pottery vase featuring a striking decoration of a coiled dragon wrapping completely around. This tube lined dragon designed in vibrant red, orange, and yellow hues and set against a black ground. Signed "WM" and dated "7.11.86" to the base. Moorcroft backstamp. Artist: William John Moorcroft Dimensions: 7.5"W x 10"H Date or Era: 1986 Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 274 - Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Dragon
Gorgeous art pottery vase of baluster form, decorated with a coiling dragon rendered in glaze tones of ochre, green, and coral. The creature's scaled body encircling the vessel with pronounced claws and an open-mouthed expression, set against a cream ground. Moorcroft foil label and backstamp. Dimensions: 7.5"W x 10"H Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 275 - Moorcroft Limited Edition Pottery Vase, Eagle Owl
A large Moorcroft earthenware vase in the Eagle Owl pattern, designed by Sally Tuffin. This limited edition piece features an ovoid baluster form with a short, slightly flared neck and a recessed base. The exterior is decorated using the traditional tubelining technique, depicting a large eagle owl with detailed orange and brown plumage perched among green oak leaves and acorns against a nighttime background. The background consists of a graduated color wash ranging from deep midnight blue at the top to a lighter cerulean at the base. The reverse side displays a yellow crescent moon positioned above trailing oak foliage. The base is impressed with the marks MOORCROFT and MADE IN ENGLAND. Hand-painted markings in green pigment include the limited-edition number 385 / 500 and the WM monogram. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 7.00"W x 12.50"H
Lot: 276 - Moorcroft Pottery by Anji Davenport Vase, Elegy
A limited-edition Moorcroft vase, "Elegy," designed by Anji Davenport in 1997. This example is numbered 235 of just 350 produced and features a beautifully rendered barn owl set within a tranquil countryside landscape. Created for B&W Thornton, the design is executed in rich, atmospheric tones and draws inspiration from Thomas Gray's poem "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard." The underside is marked by Moorcroft and signed by Anji Davenport. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 10.50"H Weight: 2.00 lb 10.30oz
Lot: 277 - Moorcroft Pottery by Carole Lovatt 2004 Connoisseur Collection Miniature Vase, Eustoma - Purple & Yellow
The 2004 Moorcroft Connoisseur Collection, launched in June of that year, showcases high quality tube lined art pottery, often distinguished by intricate floral designs set against rich, dark glazes. Among the designs featured, "Eustoma" draws inspiration from the plant, native to the warm regions of the southern United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and northern South America. This miniature vase is decorated in the traditional Moorcroft tube lining technique, depicting Eustoma blooms in shades of purple and yellow, carefully enhanced with hand painted detail. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed mark, with "The Connoisseur Collection June 2004" handwritten. Dimensions: 2.75"W x 3.25"H
Lot: 278 - Moorcroft Pottery by Sian Leeper and Sharon Austin Vase, Frosted Hollow
Designed by Sian Leeper and Sharon Austin, this ceramic vase features a tubelined landscape of rolling hills and a village situated between valleys under a dark blue sky with a white crescent moon. The underside is marked with the Moorcroft impressed stamp and bears the original signatures of both Leeper and Austin. Artist: Sian Leeper and Sharon Austin Dimensions: 5.25"W x 11"H Date or Era: 2000 Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 2.4 lbs.
Lot: 279 - Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Holly Hatch
This ceramic vessel is decorated with a continuous motif of deciduous trees and holly shrubs bearing red berries. The botanical pattern is applied with high density across the exterior surface, utilizing a palette that includes distinct red pigments for the fruit. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed stamp. Dimensions: 5"W x 12"H Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 3 lbs.
Lot: 280 - Moorcroft Limited Edition Prestige Vase, Isle Royale, Wolves
Stunning tall vase with image of grey wolves in the wintry woods in cobalt blue, green and tan coloration. Moorcroft stamp. Signed Anji Davenport. Dimensions: 16"H x 8" dia Date or Era: 2002 Edition Number and/or Size: 72 of 100 Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 281 - Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Lions Den
Late 20th century Moorcroft "Lions Den" vase, a rare, limited edition example, numbered 34 of 50. This crafted ceramic piece features classic tube-lined decoration against a rich, mottled cobalt blue glaze. One side is adorned with a stylized lion rampant in warm tones of orange and cream, while the reverse displays a heraldic shield inscribed "LIONS DEN," surmounted by a lion head crest. The underside is marked with the Moorcroft stamp. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 5.00"W x 10.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 5.50oz
Lot: 282 - William Moorcroft Persian Ware Floral Vase
A single ceramic vase attributed to William Moorcroft, executed in the Persian Ware pattern. The form features a squat, bulbous body transitioning into a long, slender neck that terminates in a wide, flared trumpet mouth. The Moorcroft floral vase is decorated using high-fired glazes over tubelining, characteristic of the Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts style. The decoration depicts large, stylized floral elements in shades of deep blue, maroon, pink, and green set against a creamy white ground. The rim and base are finished in a contrasting sage green glaze. The underside of the foot is marked with a painted green signature, likely W. Moorcroft, alongside impressed factory stamps reading MOORCROFT / BURSLEM / ENGLAND / 64. Dimensions: 7.00"W x 10.25"H
Lot: 283 - Moorcroft Pottery by Rachel Bishop Vase, Scarlet Cloud
A large, limited edition vessel of tall ovoid form. Patterned in tube lined technique with layered pink and purple poppies rising amid pale green foliage beneath a vibrant turquoise sky scattered with golden seed heads. Artist signed, dated "2002", and numbered to underside. Moorcroft backstamp. Artist: Rachel Bishop Dimensions: 6.75"W x 14.25"H Date or Era: 2002 Edition Number and/or Size: 274 of 350 Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 284 - Moorcroft Pottery by Philip Gibson Vase, Swaledale
The vase is decorated in the traditional tube lining technique, presenting a detailed wraparound pastoral landscape. The scene depicts a shepherd in a long black coat overseeing a flock of Yorkshire Swaledale sheep, accompanied by a seated black and white sheepdog. Above, the sky transitions from blue to warm orange tones, framed by overhanging oak branches with green acorns. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed stamp and the mark of Philip Gibson. Dimensions: 6.5"W x 9.25"H
Lot: 285 - Moorcroft Pottery by Paul Hilditch and Anji Davenport Prestige Vase, The Park
The limited edition vessel, numbered 50 of 100, is a tall, slender bottle-form vase with a flared rim and a bulbous lower body resting on a narrow circular foot. The earthenware body is decorated using the signature tube-lined and hand-painted technique. The continuous 360-degree landscape depicts an urban park scene in autumn, featuring a central tiered fountain, a formal wrought-iron fence, and tall architectural buildings in the background. Figures are shown walking dogs, including a group of Dalmatians, a poodle, and a bull terrier. The scene is framed by stylized trees with vibrant orange and red leaves against a cream-colored ground. The underside is Moorcroft marked and artist signed. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 16.50"H Weight: 4.00 lb 0.80oz
Lot: 286 - Moorcroft Pottery by Kerry Goodwin Prestige Vase, Town of Flowers
The earthenware vessel, edition 93, is shaped in a tall, waisted trumpet form with a flared rim and a stepped pedestal base. The decoration is applied using the tube-lining technique, featuring raised slip outlines with hand-painted underglaze colors beneath a high-gloss glaze. The pattern depicts stylized white architectural structures and tall, vertical stems of tulips in shades of pink, crimson, and purple, all set against a deep navy-blue ground. The foreground contains green geometric elements. The base of the vase is marked with the impressed factory name Moorcroft and is artist signed. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 8.75"W x 18.25"H Weight: 8.00 lb 12.40oz
Lot: 287 - Moorcroft Pottery by Anji Davenport Vase, Winter's Feed
The vase showcases a continuous raised depiction of a rural winter scene, prominently featuring Highland cattle foraging through snow beside a classic green Land Rover. The landscape includes bare trees, country cottages, daffodils, and fencing, evoking a quintessential countryside setting. This imagery is framed by a gradient background that transitions from light blue and white at the top to a deeper sky blue at the rim. Executed in tubelined slip with richly colored underglaze tones - a hallmark of Moorcroft craftsmanship - the piece bears the Moorcroft impressed stamp along with the artist's markings. Artist: Anji Davenport Dimensions: 4.5"W x 8.25"H Date or Era: 2009 Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England
Lot: 288 - Moorcroft Macintyre Florian Ware Biscuit Barrel, Poppy
A James Macintyre and Co Florian Ware biscuit barrel designed by William Moorcroft in the Poppy pattern. This bulbous ceramic jar is decorated using the tubelining technique, featuring stylized floral motifs and foliate scrolls in shades of cobalt and cornflower blue against a pale blue ground. The piece is fitted with silver-plated metal mounts, including a rim, a circular lid with a stepped finial, and a swinging bail handle. The underside displays a red printed Florian Ware backstamp for Jas. Macintyre and Co Ld, Burslem, England. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 8.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb
Lot: 289 - Moorcroft Pottery by Emma Bossons Lidded Biscuit Barrel, Toadstool Carnival
A 2009 limited edition 159 out of 200, the jar is constructed of fine earthenware with a square body, two integral side handles, and a coordinating lid featuring a central loop handle. The decoration is executed using the tube-lining technique and hand-painted with high-gloss glazes. The design depicts a botanical scene of mushrooms and spiders, featuring various fungi species and a spiderweb motif on the lid. The background glaze transitions from a deep cobalt blue at the base to an amber-yellow at the top. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed stamp. Signed by Emma Bossons. Dimensions: 5.75"L x 3.5"W x 4.5"H
Lot: 290 - Moorcroft Collectors' Club by Rachel Bishop 2005 Pin Dish, Triple Choice
The circular dish is crafted using the tube-lining technique and hand-painted with underglaze colors before being finished with a clear glossy glaze. The central motif consists of a cluster of pansies in shades of blue, violet, orange, and yellow with green foliage, set against a dark cobalt blue ground. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed mark. Marked M.C.C. 2005. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.75" dia. Weight: 5.60oz
Lot: 291 - Moorcroft Pottery by Shirley Hayes and Kerri Goodwin Pin Dish, Saadian
The piece features the Saadian pattern, which is decorated using the tube-lining technique with raised slip outlines. The stylized floral motif is hand-painted with translucent glazes in shades of burnt orange, deep purple, and cobalt blue against a bright cerulean, blue ground. The central design is framed by green leaves and a dark teal-green border. The underside bears the Moorcroft and Shirley Hayes marks. Signed by Kerri Goodwin. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.75" dia. Weight: 5.00oz
Lot: 292 - Moorcroft Collectors' Club by Rachel Bishop 2006 Pin Dish, New Forest
The circular dish features tube-lined landscape decoration depicting three stylized trees with dark green and deep purple foliage. The background is rendered in graduated shades of orange and yellow to suggest a sunset, set against a foreground and border of deep navy-blue glaze. The glazes are translucent and high gloss. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed mark. Marked M.C.C. 2006. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.75" dia. Weight: 5.00oz
Lot: 293 - Moorcroft Pottery Shallow Bowl, Pomegranate on Ochre
This is a Moorcroft Pottery shallow bowl or plate featuring the Pomegranate pattern, an iconic design by William Moorcroft. The circular glazed earthenware form is decorated using the tubelining technique, also known as slip-trailing, to create raised outlines for the hand-painted pomegranates, berry clusters, and autumnal leaves. The central well and outer border are finished in a mottled dark ocher and olive-green glaze. The underside bears the Moorcroft mark. Dimensions: 1.25"H x 8.50" dia. Weight: 15.40oz
Lot: 294 - Pair of Moorcroft Pottery Small Plates, Eventide
This pair of small circular earthenware plates features the Eventide pattern, a design by William Moorcroft for Moorcroft Pottery. The decoration is executed using the tube-lining technique, depicting stylized trees in shades of green and ochre set against a sunset sky that transitions from deep red orange at the horizon to a lighter golden-orange. The foreground is rendered as a dark blue-green landscape. The surfaces are finished with a high-gloss lead glaze. Each piece bears an impressed factory mark on the underside consisting of MOORCROFT in an arc above a straight-line reading MADE IN ENGLAND. Dimensions: 0.50"H x 5.50" dia. Weight: 12.50oz
Lot: 295 - Moorcroft Pottery by Emma Bossons Floral Motif Pin Dish, Cornflower
The limited edition, 20 of 75, piece is constructed of earthenware and features the factory's signature tube-lined decoration technique. The design depicts a stylized floral motif with a large flower in shades of cerulean and cobalt blue, featuring a textured deep purple and red center. The foliage is rendered in shades of green and orange red against a cream-colored ground. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed mark. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.75" dia. Weight: 4.75oz
Lot: 296 - Moorcroft Pottery by Philip Gibson Pin Dish, Inglewood
The circular dish features a central tube-lined bird motif, depicting a goldcrest among stylized autumn leaves in shades of green, yellow, and orange. The decoration is executed with hand-painted polychrome glazes against a deep cobalt blue ground. The underside bears the Moorcroft impressed mark. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.75" dia. Weight: 4.80oz
Lot: 297 - Moorcroft for Liberty & Co. King George V and Queen Mary Mug
A William Moorcroft commemorative mug for Liberty & Co. to mark the 1911 coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. The exterior features tubelined depictions of the royal crown, orb, and emblems, alongside national floral motifs including the rose and thistle. The base bears the printed inscription "From Mr & Mrs Lasenby Liberty," identifying its origin as a gift from the Liberty family. Dimensions: 4.5"W x 4"H Manufacturer or Brand: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England Weight: 9 oz.
Lot: 298 - Dennis China Works by Sally Tiffin Miniature Vase, Polar Bear
A contemporary studio ceramic cabinet vase produced by Dennis China Works in Somerset, England. This earthenware piece features a bulbous form with a tapered neck and flared rim. The hand-painted decoration depicts a polar bear within an Arctic landscape, accented by white snowflakes. The design employs slip-trailing and sgraffito techniques to create textured outlines against a graduated blue wash background. The underside of the base contains several hand-painted marks including DCW for the factory, the date code 2001 E, the decorator mark RMc for Rory McClelland, and the designation No. 12. The piece is signed by Sally Tiffin and Richard Dennis, featuring the vertical S.T.DES mark and a stylized monogram. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 3.00"W x 3.25"H
Lot: 299 - Dennis China Works by Sally Tuffin Barrel Vase, African Elephant, Signed
Limited edition number 1, signed by Sally Tuffin. The vase features a tapered cylindrical ovoid form with a slightly flared rim. The decoration consists of a continuous frieze of African elephants, created with slip-trailed or incised outlines that provide a raised relief effect. The piece is finished in a high-gloss glaze that transitions from an olive green tone at the rim to deep, mottled blacks and browns on the body. The elephants are detailed with cream-colored tusks and small red-accented eyes. The underside is marked with the Dennis China Works impressed stamp and Sally Tuffin's signature in golden-colored ink. Dimensions: 6.5"W x 7.25"H
Lot: 300 - Dennis China Works Sally Tuffin Earthenware Trial 1 Vase, Panda 2007
This is a Dennis China Works glazed earthenware trial vase featuring a panda pattern. Designed by Sally Tiffin and Richard Dennis, this piece represents a prototype for the studio's animal series. The small, bulbous vessel is decorated with three repeating panda faces executed in a tubelining technique. The raised clay outlines are hand-painted with cream and charcoal-black glazes, while the interior and rim feature a dark, glossy finish. The base is marked with handwritten underglaze inscriptions including DCW, CW TRIAL 1, 2007 ST. DES, a lowercase k, and a stylized monogram. These marks confirm the piece as a first trial produced in 2007. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 3.00"W x 3.50"H
Lot: 301 - Dennis China Works Sally Tuffin Miniature Vase, Lion
This Dennis China Works lidded vase features the Mr. T Lion pattern, designed by Sally Tuffin and signed by Richard Dennis. The piece is constructed of glazed earthenware and decorated using a hand-applied tube-lined technique, which creates raised outlines for the design. The form is ovoid with a short, flared neck. The decoration consists of a stylized, wrap-around lion face in a palette of cream, gray, and black, accented by bright blue eyes and a turquoise-blue band at the base. The underside of the vase bears several marks, including the impressed characters DCW, 2002, CW, and F. Hand-inscribed marks in black underglaze include S.T. des, a stylized FB monogram, and No. 12. Height: 3.25 inches (8.25 cm). Dimensions: 3.00"L x 3.00"W x 3.50"H
Lot: 302 - Dennis Chinaworks Sally Tiffin Miniature Pottery Vase, Penguins
A small, bulbous-bodied ceramic vase produced by Dennis Chinaworks. The piece is constructed of glazed earthenware featuring hand-painted tube-lined decoration. The design consists of a continuous frieze depicting a colony of penguins rendered in black, white, and orange glazes. The background graduates from a deep cobalt blue at the rim to a lighter sky blue, set above a speckled gray and white ground representing ice. The unglazed base is marked in black paint with DCW, No. 1 RMc, a KW monogram, 2010L, and S.T. des. These marks indicate the vase was designed by Sally Tiffin and Ruth McKeand, decorated by Kim Wigley, and produced in 2010. This item is designated as number 1 in the production sequence. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 3.00"W x 3.00"H Weight: 3.50oz
Lot: 303 - Dennis Chinaworks Sally Tuffin Angel Prestige Limited Edition Vase
Masterfully executed studio pottery vessel designed by Sally Tuffin after William Morris in a limited edition. The vase features ethereal angelic figures, each adorned with golden wings and medieval robes, playing musical instruments such as the harp and a portative organ. These serene angels are set against a foliage ground; fruited trees with bright green leaves. Signed S. T. des After W. M. Dennis Chinaworks backstamp. Artist: Sally Tuffin Dimensions: 8"W x 11.5"H Date or Era: 2003 Edition Number and/or Size: 21 of 30 Manufacturer or Brand: Dennis Chinaworks Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Lot: 304 - Dennis Chinaworks Sally Tuffin Design Puffins Bud Vase 2007
A contemporary studio pottery bud vase from Dennis Chinaworks, designed by Sally Tuffin, and dated 2007. The cylindrical, barrel-form vessel is executed in a high-gloss, colorful glaze. The decoration features highly stylized depictions of two Atlantic puffins set against a graduated background of yellow, teal, and green. The decoration utilizes a technique similar to tube-lining or cloisonne ceramic work, creating defined outlines for the colorful enamel sections. The base is unglazed and bears several impressed and handwritten marks, including the impressed initials DCW and CW, the impressed date 2007, and the handwritten inscriptions S.T.des, H Wood, and No 10. Dimensions: 3.25"H Weight: 3.00oz
Lot: 305 - Royal Doulton Flambe Sung Fish Vase
A Royal Doulton Flambe Sung vase showcasing a rich red glaze enhanced by hand-painted underwater imagery. This bulbous-form vase features a slender, tapered neck and a vibrant flambe finish that blends deep crimson with flowing orange and plum accents. One side presents a bold depiction of a large fish head emerging from stylized aquatic foliage in shades of blue and purple, while four smaller fish circle the neck above. The underside is marked with the Royal Doulton Flambe Sung hallmark, the artist's surname, and numbered No. 1285. Artist: Charles Noke and Arthur Eaton Dimensions: 5.75"W x 8.5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
Lot: 306 - Royal Doulton Sung Flambe Ceramic Vase with Hand Painted Iris Motif
This Royal Doulton vase is a prestige piece from the Sung Flambe series, featuring an ovoid body with a narrow, upright neck. Constructed of glazed earthenware, the vessel showcases a complex transmutation glaze technique developed by Art Director Charles Noke. The glaze transitions from a vibrant, deep red at the shoulder to dark charcoal and navy tones toward the base. The exterior is decorated with hand-painted iris blossoms and elongated leaf forms executed in dark pigments, reflecting Art Nouveau and early Art Deco stylistic influences. The underside of the base features a black printed factory mark consisting of a lion standing atop a crown over a circular emblem with the words Royal Doulton and England, positioned above the word Flambe. Handwritten marks in black glaze include the signature Noke, the series designation Sung, and the artist initials JH with two small dots. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 10.00"H
Lot: 307 - Royal Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau Stoneware Vase by Emily E. Stormer
This glazed stoneware vase was produced by Royal Doulton at the Lambeth studios in London, England. The vessel features a baluster-form body with a slightly flared cylindrical neck and a tapered base. The exterior is decorated in a characteristic Art Nouveau style, organized into vertical panels divided by raised, beaded borders. The alternating panels display stylized, fan-like floral motifs with layered petals in relief and scrolling acanthus leaf patterns. The color palette consists of earthy tones including chocolate brown, olive green, cream, and ochre, all set against a stippled buff background. The neck and foot are finished in a deep teal blue glaze with impressed circular geometric motifs. The base of the vase bears several marks including an impressed circular Doulton Lambeth England stamp, an impressed rosette, and the number 2983. Marks include the initials EES for the artist Emily E. Stormer, the letter H, r, and MA. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 3.25"W x 11.00"H Weight: 2.14 lb
Lot: 308 - Pair of Royal Worcester by James Stinton Bone China Cabinet Vase, Pheasants
Elegant pair of Royal Worcester bone china cabinet vases, each finely hand-painted with pheasant scenes by noted artist James Stinton (1870"1961), whose work is highly sought after by collectors. Each vase features richly detailed game bird decoration set against a naturalistic landscape, with gilt accents and classic Royal Worcester form. Both examples are signed by J. Stinton, underscoring their quality and authenticity. A desirable matched pair of English porcelain cabinet pieces, ideal for collectors of fine Royal Worcester and sporting art ceramics. Dimensions: 5.25"H Date or Era: Early 20th century Manufacturer or Brand: Royal Worcester Country of Origin: England Weight: 4 oz.
Lot: 309 - 1924 Hand Painted Belleek Porcelain Mug by Charles S. Chapman
This tapered porcelain mug is a hand-painted example of American Belleek produced on a blank from the Willets Manufacturing Company. The body is decorated with three distinct woodland scenes, each contained within pale green Rococo-style scroll and floral borders. The first panel depicts a frog resting beneath a willow tree with blue-green foliage. The second panel features a detailed cluster of various mushroom species. The third panel shows another frog positioned under a tree with orange and yellow leaves. The areas between these panels are filled with a dense, dark-patterned ground accented by small floral motifs. The ear-shaped handle is finished in a vibrant, mottled orange-red glaze. The underside of the base bears the printed factory mark of a long-necked bird standing above the word BELLEEK, identifying the maker as Willets Manufacturing Company of Trenton, New Jersey. It is hand-signed in black ink by the artist: C. S. Chapman 1924#. The base also retains a Skinner auction label (2532) and a Rubin Collection label (210). Documentation accompanying the piece indicates a provenance including the estate of author MacKinley Kantor, who received the mug from artist Wells Sawyer, who in turn received it as a gift from Charles S. Chapman. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 5.00"W x 6.50"H Dimensions: 7.00"L x 5.00"W x 6.50"H Weight: 1.19 lb
Lot: 310 - Doulton Lambeth by Henry Stacy Marks Ceramic Tile Framed, Flesh
Antique Doulton Lambeth ceramic art tile titled Flesh, designed by noted British artist Henry Stacy Marks (1829"1898). The tile features a finely detailed transfer-decorated image after Marks' celebrated work, exemplifying the high-quality craftsmanship and artistic production associated with Doulton Lambeth in the late 19th century. Presented in a complementary frame, ready for display. A desirable decorative and collectible piece for admirers of Victorian art pottery, Doulton ceramics, and Henry Stacy Marks' work. Condition consistent with age and display; frame included. Dimensions: 11.5"L x 11.5"H Manufacturer or Brand: Doulton Lambeth Country of Origin: England Weight: 3.86 lbs.
Lot: 311 - Minton Aesthetic Movement Ceramic Fish Tiles, Framed
This wooden framed artwork consisting of 3 hand-painted ceramic tiles depicting fish and flora is arranged vertically in a triptych format. The glazed earthenware tiles feature detailed ichthyological studies, with each tile depicting a unique fish species set against aquatic vegetation and pond weed. The central circular compositions are enclosed within yellow and brown borders, while the corner spandrels are decorated with stylized floral rosettes in a palette of yellow, brown, and white. The decoration technique is characteristic of the late 19th-century majolica style, featuring hand-painted details over a molded or transfer-printed base. The tiles are set within a dark wood-grained frame featuring a gilded inner border. The reverse of the frame bears a professional label from the Art Studio Framing, located in Newcastle, Staffordshire, England, with job number W36364 and a date of 11/12/25. The aesthetic and regional origin of the framing are consistent with the production of prominent Staffordshire potteries such as Minton, Hollins and Co. or Maw and Co. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.25"W x 21.50"H Manufacturer or Brand: Minton Country of Origin: England Weight: 4.00 lb 9.60oz
Lot: 312 - William De Morgan Red Luster Ceramic Winged Goat Tile
The earthenware tile features a central motif of a winged mythological creature, appearing to be a winged goat, executed in a monochromatic ruby luster glaze. The figure is set against a background of dense, intricate foliate scrolls. The glaze displays a characteristic metallic iridescence associated with the luster technique. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 0.50"W x 6.00"H
Lot: 313 - Wedgwood Majolica Blackberry Jardiniere
A Wedgwood lead-glazed earthenware jardiniere featuring a relief-molded blackberry motif. The tapered, bulbous body is decorated with trailing blackberry vines, showing clusters of ripe and unripe berries, pink blossoms with yellow centers, and green leaves. These elements are set against a cream-colored stippled or textured ground. The rim and base are molded to resemble gnarled, interwoven branches, with the vessel standing on four branch-form feet. The interior is coated in a vibrant turquoise glaze. The underside bears an impressed rectangular mark, an incised shape number 1301, and the letter R. Also present are a blue handwritten number 1181 and a small circular paper label reading THE RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 7.00"W x 7.50"H. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 7.00"W x 7.50"H Weight: 2.16 lb
Lot: 314 - Wedgwood Majolica Footed Floral Jardiniere, circa 1884
This footed majolica jardiniere, dating to circa 1884, is produced by Wedgwood. The bulbous earthenware vessel features a high-relief molded pattern of sunflowers or daisies on leafy stems with small berries. The exterior is finished in a glossy oxblood red glaze on the ground, with the relief-molded elements, feet, and rim highlighted in an ochre-yellow glaze. The flared rim exhibits a deeply scalloped shell-like edge. The interior of the vessel and the underside of the base are finished in a smooth, creamy-white glaze. The vessel is supported by three short, stylized scroll feet. The base is stamped Wedgwood. A label for the Rubin Collection is affixed to the base. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 8.00"H Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 8.00"H Weight: 4.00 lb
Lot: 315 - A Wedgwood Majolica Lidded Vessel with Cow-Head Handles
A Wedgwood majolica lidded vessel, likely used as a butter cooler or humidor, made of cream-glazed earthenware with relief-molded decoration. The piece consists of a domed lid and a footed bowl. The exterior decoration features alternating vertical panels of yellow barrel-like forms and green foliage, separated by relief-molded swags of pink flowers. Three brown-glazed cow heads are molded in high relief around the rim of the bowl to serve as handles or decorative elements. The underside of the base is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD and a diamond-shaped British registry mark. It also bears a circular Rubin Collection label. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 7.25"H Weight: 1.94 lb
Lot: 316 - Wedgwood Majolica Three-Stalk Bamboo Flower Vase
This Victorian-era majolica flower vase is manufactured by Wedgwood and features three staggered, interconnected vertical sections modeled as bamboo stalks of varying heights. The stalks are relief-molded with characteristic nodes and sprouting green lanceolate leaves, set upon an irregular, textured base resembling earth. The exterior is finished in colorful lead glazes, with the stalks displaying a mottled yellow and ochre-orange palette and the leaves in a vibrant green. The interior of the tubes is coated in a traditional Victorian turquoise blue glaze, while the base is finished in a dark manganese brown glaze. The underside bears an impressed Wedgwood mark and a three-letter date code. The base retains a silver sticker for the Rubin Collection and a dealer label from Charles L. Washburne Antiques. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 10.00"H Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 10.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 10.00oz
Lot: 317 - Wedgwood Victorian Yellow Majolica Glazed Earthenware Pedestal Plinth
This Victorian-era earthenware pedestal was manufactured by the English firm Wedgwood. The plinth features a columnar form with relief-molded neoclassical ornamentation finished in a translucent mustard-yellow majolica-style glaze. Each of the four sides contains a recessed arched panel decorated with a relief of a neoclassical urn filled with flowers. The upper portion is adorned with a molded border of ribbon-tied swags, while the base features a band of acanthus leaf molding. Architectural scrolling volutes are located at the top and bottom of each corner. The interior base bears the clear impressed maker mark WEDGWOOD. The piece also retains a circular silver label for the Rubin Collection with handwritten number 06 and a rectangular inventory label with the notation c 1889. Dimensions: 7.75"L x 7.75"W x 12.50"H Dimensions: 7.75"L x 7.75"W x 12.50"H Weight: 6.00 lb 6.00oz
Lot: 318 - A Wedgwood Majolica Morning Glory and Putto Ewer
This Victorian majolica ewer, produced by Wedgwood circa the 1860s, features an amphora form with twin scrolled handles finished in an ochre-colored glaze. The body is finished in a cream-colored crackle glaze and decorated in high relief with a central figure of a nude putto amidst trailing morning glory vines, blue blossoms, and green leaves. The slender neck is decorated with alternating vertical stripes of blue and yellow glaze. The vessel stands on a flared circular pedestal base with conforming relief-molded floral decoration and a teal-colored rim. The ewer is constructed in multiple parts, secured by a central metal rod and nut assembly visible on the underside. The underside of the base features the impressed manufacturer mark WEDGWOOD, the letter M, and the three-letter date cypher BTQ. The item bears a circular provenance label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 3.50"W x 11.00"H Dimensions: 3.50"L x 3.50"W x 11.00"H Weight: 15.10oz
Lot: 319 - Rare Wedgwood Majolica Nautilus Shell and Triton Cherub Mermaid Centerpiece Bowl
A late 19th-century majolica glazed earthenware centerpiece bowl manufactured by Wedgwood in England. The vessel is designed as a large, fluted nautilus shell with a pale-skinned cherub-like merman or triton figure perched on the rear rim. The figure features a scaly blue-green fish tail and appears to be holding the edge of the shell. The vessel is supported by a base modeled as naturalistic swirling green seaweed. The exterior is decorated with mottled lead glazes in emerald green, deep brown, and ochre, while the interior is finished in a pale cream glaze. The underside is impressed with the WEDGWOOD factory mark. It also features a faint red hand-painted decorator's mark. Include a Rubin Collection sticker. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 5.50"W x 9.50"H Dimensions: 8.00"L x 5.50"W x 9.50"H Weight: 2.13 lb
Lot: 320 - Wedgwood Majolica Seaweed and Coral Pattern Bowl, circa 1880
A Victorian Wedgwood majolica bowl featuring the Seaweed and Coral pattern, also known as the Ocean pattern. The earthenware vessel is designed with a lobed and scalloped body resting on a short, circular foot. The exterior is finished in a dark, mottled luster glaze with iridescent metallic highlights in purple and blue tones. The vertical ribs are accented with red glaze and decorated with radiating patterns of raised white slip-trailed dots. The interior of the bowl is coated in a vibrant, solid turquoise-green glaze. The rim is reinforced with a silver-plated mount. The underside of the base bears impressed marks including the Wedgwood factory stamp and date codes. A small circular paper provenance label from the Rubin Collection is present on the bottom. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 5.00"H Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 5.00"H Weight: 2.15 lb
Lot: 321 - Rare Wedgwood Enamel and Bronzed Majolica Fish Platter, circa 1880
A rare late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement fish platter produced by Wedgwood. This elongated octagonal dish features an elaborate central cluster of high-relief molded seashells, branching coral, and kelp. The decorative elements are finished in varied metallic bronzed and bismuth glazes with vibrant orange-red enamel accents. The background of the platter well is decorated with a subtle molded basketweave or reeded pattern, while the rim is finished with a gilded rope-twist border. The reverse of the piece features an impressed Wedgwood maker mark. It includes multiple provenance labels, specifically a circular yellow sticker from the Earl Buckman collection, a metallic label for the Rubin Collection, and a handwritten tape label identifying the piece as a rare fish enamel dish from circa 1880. Dimensions: 25.00"L x 11.00"W x 2.00"H Dimensions: 25.00"L x 11.00"W x 2.00"H Weight: 6.90 lb
Lot: 322 - Trio of Wedgwood Etruria Majolica Water-Lilly Pattern Plates
A set of three Wedgwood Majolica earthenware plates in the Water-Lilly pattern. Each plate features high-relief molded decoration depicting blooming water lilies and broad leaves set against a stylized background of concentric brown swirls. The group includes three distinct polychrome color variations: one with orange and red flowers and a green rim, one with yellow flowers and a red rim, and one with blue flowers and a red rim. The reverse of each plate is finished in a white glaze. Markings on the underside include a brown printed factory mark reading WATER-LILLY, WEDGWOOD, ETRURIA ENGLAND, alongside an incised three-letter date code QWE, indicating a production date of 1876. A small circular impressed factory mark and various handwritten inventory numbers are also present. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 10.25" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 10.25" dia. Weight: 3.00 lb 4.70oz
Lot: 323 - Wedgwood Majolica-Glazed Earthenware Bird Tile Featuring Pheasants
This square earthenware tile, manufactured by Wedgwood at the Etruria works, features a scene of two pheasants within a landscape from the Game Studies series. The foreground depicts a male ring-necked pheasant with a brown body and yellow stippled breast, while a female pheasant is partially visible in the middle ground behind foliage. The decoration consists of dark outlines finished with vibrant polychrome majolica glazes. The reverse shows an embossed grid marking the tile as WEDGWOOD ETRURIA ENGLAND. The underside also bears a handwritten dealer label from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 0.25"W x 8.00"H Weight: 1.15 lb
Lot: 324 - Wedgwood Majolica Hope Figurine, circa 1860
A Wedgwood majolica ceramic figurine representing the allegorical figure of Hope, dating to circa 1860. The piece depicts a semi-nude female figure with flowing auburn hair reclining against a rocky outcrop. She is partially draped in a vibrant teal-blue cloth gathered at her waist. Leaning against the rock beside her is a large brown anchor entwined with a rope, a traditional symbol of steadfastness and hope. The figure is set upon an integral, elongated plinth-style base finished in a deep lustrous brown. The underside of the base features the impressed factory mark WEDGWOOD. Also present on the underside is a circular silver-tone sticker for THE RUBIN COLLECTION and a rectangular paper inventory label. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 4.00"W x 9.50"H Dimensions: 9.50"L x 4.00"W x 9.50"H Weight: 3.83 lb
Lot: 325 - Wilhelm Schiller and Son Early 20th Century Austrian Majolica Sleigh
This is an Austrian majolica centerpiece vessel crafted in the form of a decorative sleigh or gondola, attributed to Wilhelm Schiller and Son based on visual style and known production patterns. The earthenware piece features a combination of relief-molded details and multicolored glazes. The sides are decorated with cobalt blue panels containing hand-painted foliate motifs, contrasted by cream panels with scrolled floral designs. Centered on each side is a relief-molded lion head mask. The vessel is bordered by molded scrollwork and gadrooning in shades of brown, ochre, and burgundy. The interior is glazed in a bright turquoise blue. The base is marked in black script Made in Austria and includes the impressed letters I and M. Raised impressed mark WSS and 2981. Several secondary inventory and auction labels, including a Skinner label, are adhered to the underside. Dimensions 17.50"L x 8.00"W x 8.00"H. Dimensions: 17.50"L x 8.00"W x 8.00"H Weight: 7.00 lb 3.40oz
Lot: 326 - Wedgwood Porcelain Figural Spill Vase with Hands Tying a Boot on Floral Base
A Wedgwood porcelain figural spill vase or decorative holder. The piece is modeled as a white boot or shoe being tied by two hands emerging from sleeves with gold-gilded ruffled cuffs. The boot is accented with a gilded ribbon bow. The central boot serves as a hollow vessel, as do the two sleeve openings. The assembly is mounted on a rectangular plinth base featuring a transfer-printed floral pattern in shades of purple, yellow, and pink with hand-painted details. The underside of the base bears a purple printed mark consisting of the word WEDGWOOD. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 5.25"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 5.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb 6.00oz
Lot: 327 - Wedgwood & Bentley Creamware Urn-Form Vase with Green Enamel Decoration
A Wedgwood & Bentley fine earthenware (creamware) vase dating to the late 18th century, produced in Staffordshire, England. The vessel features an ovoid urn-like form characterized by a waisted neck, a flared rim, and a circular pedestal foot. The exterior is decorated in a Neoclassical style with hand-painted green enamel motifs. These decorations include a series of ribbon bows and festoons around the neck and larger leafy swags suspended from circular rosettes on the body. Fine green enamel lines accent the rim, shoulder, and base. The underside of the foot bears the impressed factory mark Wedgwood & Bentley. Also present on the base is a circular silver-toned collector's sticker inscribed RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 7.00"W x 11.25"H Dimensions: 7.00"L x 7.00"W x 11.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 15.00oz
Lot: 328 - Wedgwood Art Deco Yellow Glazed Earthenware Vase with Checkerboard Band
This Wedgwood glazed earthenware vase, produced in Etruria, England, features a bulbous ovoid form with a vibrant yellow ground glaze. The body is decorated with large hand-painted floral blossoms in shades of pale blue and white with orange centers, accented by variegated foliage in green, pink, and ochre. The lower portion of the vase is encircled by a wide, contrasting black and yellow checkerboard band, which is framed by decorative white beaded borders and gilded horizontal lines. The interior of the vase has a clear, creamy-white glaze. The underside bears a red printed factory mark with the Portland Vase emblem above the words Wedgwood and Etruria England. The base includes a white circular sticker reading Skinner 324 over 2698. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 7.25"W x 10.00"H Dimensions: 7.25"L x 7.25"W x 10.00"H Weight: 3.37 lb
Lot: 329 - Wedgwood Blue and White Ceramic Three-Spouted Ring Vase
This Wedgwood three-spouted blue and white ceramic vase, dating to approximately 1877, features a ring-form earthenware body supported by three small feet. The piece is decorated with hand-painted blue motifs over a cream-colored glaze. The decoration includes cross-hatched geometric bands at the rims of the three spouts, horizontal stripes with solid blue dots, and scrolling wave-pattern borders. Stylized floral sprays, including multi-petaled blossoms and carnations, are painted across the necks and ring base. One side of the ring base includes a stylized depiction of a vase holding a floral sprig. The underside is stamped Wedgwood and bears a circular silver-tone provenance label for the Rubin Collection, as well as a small adhesive inventory tag. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.00"W x 5.50"H Weight: 1.60 lb
Lot: 330 - Wedgwood Blue and White Earthenware Vase
This ovoid earthenware vase was manufactured by Wedgwood and features hand-painted decoration designed by Alfred and Louise Powell. The vessel exhibits a flared neck and rounded rim, tapering to a flat base. The exterior is adorned with blue underglaze patterns consisting of stylized floral clusters and large, dynamic scrolling foliate and wave motifs. The base is incised with the Wedgwood manufacturer mark. A faint blue painted mark is also present on the underside. The base retains a circular metallic provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection dated 2016. Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 6.75"H Dimensions: 3.75"L x 3.75"W x 6.75"H Weight: 11.00oz
Lot: 331 - Wedgwood Bone China Gold Leaf Pattern Pedestal Vase Number 9
A Wedgwood fine royal porcelain bone china pedestal vase in the neoclassical Gold Leaf pattern, dated 1992. The vase is designed in a traditional baluster form featuring a flared rim, a constricted neck, and a tiered circular foot. The decorative scheme consists of stylized palmettes, scrolling foliage, and anthemion motifs executed in burnished gold and dark brown over a cream ground. The pattern is further accented with raised turquoise-blue enamel beads, creating a jeweled effect. Heavy gold bands are applied to the rim, shoulder, and foot. The underside of the foot bears a gold-printed Wedgwood backstamp with the Portland vase logo and the following text: WEDGWOOD, Bone China, MADE IN ENGLAND, GOLD LEAF, (c) WEDGWOOD 1992, NUMBER 9. A circular paper provenance label from the Rubin Collection is attached to the base. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 12.75"H Dimensions: 6.00"L x 6.00"W x 12.75"H Weight: 2.55 lb
Lot: 332 - Wedgwood Bone China Imari Lidded Vase with Powder Blue Ground
A Wedgwood bone china lidded vase of elongated baluster form with a flared foot and a domed cover. The vessel features a rich powder blue cobalt ground accented by elaborate gilded decoration, including scrolling floral and foliate motifs, stylized medallions, and a Greek key fret border at the rim and base. Two large quatrefoil cartouches are hand-painted in polychrome enamels in the Imari style, featuring detailed scenes of pairs of birds perched on flowering branches. Smaller cloud-shaped reserves depict a vase of flowers and a fruiting branch. The lid is similarly decorated with floral and fruit vignettes and is surmounted by a green and pink floral-form knop. The base of the vase features several distinct marks: a brown printed factory mark consisting of a stylized Portland Vase below three stars and the words WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND; a red printed retailer mark reading Manufactured for JAMES POWELL AND SONS Whitefriars Glass Works; a small square stamp; and a hand-applied pattern number Z 4388. A circular gray adhesive label from the Rubin Collection is also present on the base. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 11.5"H Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 11.5"H Weight: 2.53 lb
Lot: 333 - Wedgwood by Dale Bowen Pate-sur-Pate Porcelain Oval Vase Featuring Mount Fuji
This large Wedgwood ceramic vessel is an oval-sectioned vase featuring a flared form that tapers toward a stepped pedestal base. The piece is finished in a rich powder blue glaze and decorated using the pate-sur-pate technique along with fine gilding. The decoration depicts a marshland scene with upright cattails, also known as bulrushes, and marsh grasses. One side of the vessel features a rendering of Mount Fuji, Japan, executed in pale grey pate-sur-pate behind the foreground foliage. The top rim is finished with a broad gilt band above a delicate repeating geometric border, while the foot is highlighted with heavy gilding. A small circular white sticker indicates provenance from the Rubin Collection. This piece is attributed to the artist Dale Bowen. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 7.00"W x 9.75"H. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 7.00"W x 9.75"H Weight: 4.80 lb
Lot: 334 - Wedgwood by Emile Lessore Hand-Painted Hunting Scene Vase
This ovoid glazed earthenware pedestal vase was produced by Wedgwood and features hand-painted decoration by artist Emile Lessore. The body is decorated with two distinct scenes in a landscape setting. One side depicts three hunters in 19th-century attire standing in a field with two hunting dogs. The reverse depicts a white wild dog carrying a white rabbit in its mouth, standing upon a bridge spanning a body of water and gazing at its reflected image below. The landscapes are rendered in a soft, painterly style with muted tones. The flared rim and circular foot are accented with horizontal bands of turquoise and ochre-orange. The piece is signed Em. Lessore in the painted decoration near the base of the scene. The underside of the foot bears an impressed WEDGWOOD mark, the word FINE, and the numerals 380. Several paper labels are affixed to the bottom, including a circular Skinner auction label, a dealer label for Seal Simons of Philadelphia, and a Rubin Collection sticker dated 2013. Dimensions: 4.45"L x 4.45"W x 7.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 4.00oz
Lot: 335 - Wedgwood by George Marsden Stoneware Vase, ca. 1885-1890
A large Wedgwood stoneware vase featuring Marsden Ware decoration, attributed to decorator George Marsden and dating to approximately 1885-1890. The vase is of globular form with a tall flared neck and a pedestal-style foot. The body is decorated in the barbotine technique with bold, stylized acanthus foliage in swirling patterns. The motif is executed in shades of yellow-ochre, deep brown, and olive green slips, set against a high-gloss dark brown to black ground. The interior of the flared rim and the underside of the base are finished in a honey-colored glaze. The base features a vertically impressed WEDGWOOD mark, an impressed three-letter mark appearing as IBF, and a circular impressed mark containing a vertical line. A hand-painted mark in light slip reads S. 264. The underside contains extensive labeling indicative of provenance and exhibition history, including a label from the Richard Dennis Wedgwood Exhibition 1982 marked entry M634, a round Rubin Collection sticker, and a circular label from a Skinner auction. A handwritten label references page 77 of Maureen Batkin's Wedgwood Ceramics. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 11.25"H. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 9.00"W x 11.25"H Weight: 7.15 lb
Lot: 336 - Wedgwood by Thomas Allen Earthenware Persian Style Bottle Vase
This late 19th-century Wedgwood earthenware bottle vase is designed in the Persian style by Thomas Allen, circa 1880. The vessel features a complex three-tiered decorative scheme characteristic of the Aesthetic Movement. The pedestal base is relief-molded with a continuous hunting scene depicting figures, foliage, and deer in an ivory-colored matte finish. The bulbous mid-body is decorated with hand-painted stylized floral sprigs and a central foliate motif in a palette of muted greens, pinks, and ochre, set against a textured cream ground. The tall, tapering neck is finished in a patterned gold luster and accented with two horizontal white bands near the rim and shoulder. The underside of the base bears several markings, including a printed red mark depicting the Portland Vase with Wedgwood text below, and an incised Wedgwood factory stamp in all capital letters. Additional incised characters include the letters A, W, and X. The base also retains a circular silver provenance sticker from the Joan Rubin Collection and a white inventory label. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 7.25"W x 13.50"H. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 7.25"W x 13.50"H Weight: 4.30 lb
Lot: 337 - Wedgwood Etruria England Ceramic Vase with Swirl Design
This ceramic vase is a Wedgwood Etruria England production featuring a sophisticated swirl and luster glaze design. The vessel is of baluster form with a tapered body, rounded shoulders, and a flared rim. The surface decoration consists of vertical columns of alternating blue and white stripes, overlaid with horizontal arc-shaped strokes that create a feathered or scale-like texture. Large sections are finished in a deep purple glaze and an iridescent, metallic copper-toned luster that shifts in the light. The rim is decorated with a coordinating purple and white barber-pole pattern. The underside of the base includes the Wedgwood Etruria England stamp, a hand-painted blue monogram, and the handwritten number 4040. The base also features a circular silver foil sticker from the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.75"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 7.75"H Weight: 1.29 lb
Lot: 338 - Wedgwood Hand-Painted Earthenware Two-Handled Vase by Emile Lessore
A late 19th-century creamware two-handled vase produced by the Wedgwood factory and hand-decorated by artist Emile Lessore. The vessel features an ovoid body supported by a short pedestal foot, leading to a waisted neck and flared rim. Two scroll-form handles with an ochre glaze are attached at the shoulder. The body is decorated in a painterly style with scenes of cherubs. One side shows two putti with grapevines and a cluster of grapes, while the reverse depicts three putti at play, including one holding a theatrical mask. The palette consists of reddish-brown and ochre tones with accents of blue and green. Horizontal ochre bands highlight the rim, neck, and base. The scene on the front is signed E. Lessore in the lower right. The underside of the base features an impressed WEDGWOOD mark. The base also retains several historical collection and auction labels, including a round Skinner auction label (2513, 264), a Burris Collection label (18), a Bleier Collection label (CR358), and a Rubin Collection label. Dimensions: 6.25"L x 5.00"W x 8.50"H Weight: 1.00 lb 8.70oz
Lot: 339 - Wedgwood Harry Barnard Queensware Handled Sporting Vase
A Wedgwood Queen's Ware earthenware twin-handled pedestal vase, England, late 19th century. The vessel is designed with a classical flared rim, a tapering neck, and a bulbous body set with applied loop handles on a circular pedestal foot. The cream-colored ground is decorated with hand-painted sporting motifs. The obverse features a central circular vignette containing a portrait of a hunting dog in profile. This vignette is framed by a garland of hunting trophies including a bow, a quiver of arrows, and a hunting horn suspended by ribbons. The reverse vignette depicts a still life of dead game birds, including a green woodpecker, below a motif of a flaming torch and a classical oil lamp. The rim, handles, and base are highlighted with a terracotta-colored orange-brown slip. The neck and pedestal are further decorated with stylized ribbons and black star symbols. The underside of the base features an impressed WEDGWOOD mark and supplementary impressed characters V and W. The base also retains a circular silver sticker for The Rubin Collection and a rectangular handwritten inventory sticker. This piece is attributed to the artist Harry Barnard. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 8.00"W x 11.50"H Dimensions: 10.00"L x 8.00"W x 11.50"H Weight: 4.00 lb
Lot: 340 - Wedgwood Matte Black Porcelain Lidded Vase with Asian Buddhist Lion Decoration
A Wedgwood porcelain lidded vase of ovoid baluster form with a matching domed lid topped with a knob finial. The exterior features a matte black ground decorated with hand-painted enamel motifs. The primary decoration consists of several Buddhist Lions, also known as Foo Dogs or Kara-shishi, depicted in shades of green, yellow, and orange with flowing ribbons. The vase is accented with black and white checkerboard bands at the neck, foot, and rim. The lid is similarly decorated with a checkerboard border and a yellow floral motif on the finial. Gold gilding is applied to the rims of both the base and lid. The underside of the base bears a brown-tone stamp featuring the Portland Vase symbol over the word WEDGWOOD and ENGLAND. A circular silver-tone label for the Rubin Collection is also present on the underside. The interior of the vase and lid are finished with a pale cream glaze. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 9.00"H. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 9.00"H Weight: 1.20 lb
Lot: 341 - Wedgwood Millicent Taplin Caneware Vase, Sun-lit Pattern
The vessel features a tall, flared trumpet form resting on a bulbous pedestal base. It is decorated with hand-painted stylized red flowers, blue buds, and green leaves against a light-colored caneware ground. The pedestal is embellished with a band of blue and red polka dots and a geometric chevron pattern. The underside bears the impressed Wedgwood and Made in England marks. Provenance includes the Rubin Collection, as indicated by a circular grey sticker on the base. Other labels include a yellow sticker with the number 23 and a rectangular label with a handwritten reference. A handwritten inventory code C5354 over K is also present. Dimensions: 6.75"L x 6.75"W x 8.00"H. Dimensions: 6.75"L x 6.75"W x 8.00"H Weight: 2.70 lb
Lot: 342 - Wedgwood Millicent Taplin Sun-lit Pattern Caneware Vase
A Wedgwood hand-painted caneware vase designed by Millicent Taplin in the Sun-lit pattern. The ceramic vessel features a high-shouldered, tapering ovoid body with a short neck and flared rim, supported by a pedestal foot. The body is decorated with hand-painted Art Deco style stylized red flowers with yellow centers and black outlines, set against a cream-colored ground and accented by elongated green stems and foliage. The shoulder and rim are finished in a brilliant gold luster, detailed with blue heart-shaped motifs. The foot is embellished with a geometric border of alternating red and blue dots. The underside bears a printed reddish-brown mark reading WEDGWOOD HAND PAINTED MADE IN ENGLAND within a scrolled border. A silver foil provenance label for the Rubin Collection is also affixed to the base. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 4.50"W x 7.25"H Weight: 1.40 lb
Lot: 343 - Wedgwood Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Miniature Vase
A Wedgwood miniature footed porcelain vase from the Rubin Collection featuring a deep terracotta glazed ground. The body is decorated with two circular medallions with cobalt blue grounds and white pate-sur-pate relief profile portraits of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. These medallions are topped with white relief bows and joined by swags. The vase is further ornamented with gilded stars, gilt bands at the rim and base, and raised white beaded borders. The base is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD and the character U. It also bears an ink-marked number 7769 and paper collector labels identifying the subject and dating the piece to circa 1880. Dimensions: 2.75"H x 2.50" dia. Weight: 3.20oz
Lot: 344 - Wedgwood Queensware Vase with Westminster Designs by Alfred Powell, circa 1935
A large tapered ovoid Queensware stoneware vase featuring a short neck and slightly flared shoulder, manufactured by Wedgwood and hand-painted by artist Alfred Powell. The vessel is decorated in monochrome purple-magenta pigment over a cream-colored ground. The ornamentation is divided into three horizontal registers: a delicate foliate border at the shoulder, a central continuous panoramic band of the London skyline, and a lower body covered in a repeating pattern of trailing leaves and bell-shaped flowers. The landscape register includes handwritten captions identifying landmarks including S. Pancras, St. Pauls Cathedral, and Westminster. The underside of the base is stamped Wedgwood and bears the artist's handwritten monogram AP in purple pigment alongside the number 3519. The base also retains a circular silver provenance label from the Rubin Collection and a descriptive auction lot sticker. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 9.00"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 9.00"H Weight: 3.14 lb
Lot: 345 - Wedgwood and Bentley Neoclassical Agateware Urn and Cover
Wedgwood and Bentley neoclassical urn and cover crafted from fine earthenware with a variegated agate finish. Produced during the partnership of Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Bentley in Etruria, Staffordshire, between 1769 and 1780, the piece features a surface marbling glaze in shades of dark brown, mahogany, and cream to simulate semi-precious stone. The ovoid body is accented with applied white relief decorations in the neoclassical style, including two-winged female caryatids whose arms support a draped swag. The urn rests on a waisted circular foot atop a square, cream-colored plinth base. It is topped with a matching domed cover featuring a gilded acorn-shaped finial. The underside of the plinth is impressed with the mark Wedgwood & Bentley. Handwritten numbers 609 over 2 are also present in dark ink. A central metal bolt and nut assembly secures the separate components of the vessel together. Dimensions: 7.75"L x 5.50"W x 11.75"H. Dimensions: 7.75"L x 5.50"W x 11.75"H Weight: 3.00 lb 8.50oz
Lot: 346 - Wedgwood Bone China Lidded Pedestal Urn
This is a Wedgwood bone china lidded pedestal urn, produced in England. The piece is designed in a neoclassical form with a tall, tapered body, an integral flared pedestal base, and twin scrolled gilt handles at the shoulder. It is accompanied by a conforming domed lid topped with a pointed gilt finial. The decoration consists of panels in two shades of green"mint and forest green"adorned with intricate gilt floral and foliate patterns. The white porcelain body is further decorated with gold laurel leaf bands and delicate chain-link swags. The base features a printed black Wedgwood factory mark which includes the classical urn silhouette and the text Wedgwood, Bone China, Made in England. Additionally, there is a hand-inscribed signature in gold script reading Wedgwood. 1994. The underside retains a silver foil provenance sticker for the Rubin Collection and a rectangular inventory label. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 5.50"W x 14.25"H Weight: 2.58 lb
Lot: 347 - Wedgwood Neoclassical Lidded Pedestal Compote
A Wedgwood neoclassical style earthenware covered compote or lidded pedestal bowl. The vessel features a salmon-pink ground with ocher-brown accents on the lid, shoulder, and pedestal base. It is decorated with applied white bas-relief sprigged ornamentation including a central laurel leaf band, anthemion motifs on the lid and base, and a foliate fringe around the shoulder. The rims of the bowl and lid are highlighted with gold gilding. The interior of the bowl and the underside of the lid are finished in a cream-colored glaze. The piece is of two-part construction, joined at the stem with a central metal bolt and nut. The underside of the foot features an impressed Wedgwood mark and several labels including a circular silver Rubin Collection label, a yellow Earl Buckman collection label with inventory number 2401, and a white Skinner auction sticker. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 7.00"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 5.50"W x 7.00"H Weight: 1.47 lb
Lot: 348 - Michael Hughes for Wedgwood Marbled Clay Fire Bowl with Several Accompanying Pieces
A collection of marbled agateware clay pottery items. This set features a large, globular vessel with a wide mouth and a removable polished stainless steel liner. The clay body is crafted using an agateware technique, displaying dynamic swirling patterns of navy blue, light blue, and white tones. Accompanying the primary vessel is a group of smaller clay components, including several spherical pieces in varied marbled colorways"including black, blue, and white"and a single thick marbled ring. The large vessel is stamped Wedgwood Made in England and includes a Rubin collection sticker. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.50"W x 6.50"H Dimensions: 6.50"L x 6.50"W x 6.50"H Weight: 4.08 lb
Lot: 349 - Wedgwood Creamware Footed Shallow Bowl Decorated by Alfred Powell, circa 1906
This large earthenware creamware footed bowl was produced by Wedgwood and hand-decorated by artist Alfred Powell in the Arts and Crafts style. The interior features a complex radial pattern of stylized acanthus-like leaves in alternating shades of green and blue, interspersed with clusters of small red berries. The design radiates from a plain circular central well, and the rim is finished with a thin blue band. The reverse of the charger is decorated with a continuous scrolling vine and leaf border in blue and green. The underside bears the impressed mark WEDGWOOD and a hand-painted green artist mark with the number 166. The piece retains several significant provenance and exhibition labels, including a tan rectangular label for the Richard Dennis Wedgwood Exhibition 1982 (item P32), a circular green and gold Sotheby's label for the Harriman Judd Collection, a small circular silver-tone label for the Rubin Collection, and a handwritten paper fragment attributing the piece to Alfred Powell for Wedgwood, circa 1906. Dimensions: 2.50"H x 12.50" dia. Dimensions: 2.50"H x 12.50" dia.
Lot: 350 - Wedgwood Etruria Art Deco Experimental Dancing Nymphs Bowl Attributed to Daisy Makeig-Jones
A Wedgwood Etruria ceramic bowl in the Art Deco style featuring the experimental Dancing Nymphs pattern attributed to Daisy Makeig-Jones. This circular earthenware bowl has slightly tapering sides and rests on a short, straight foot. The exterior is decorated with a continuous, hand-painted polychrome enamel scene over black transfer-printed outlines. The fantastical woodland landscape features mythological figures, including satyrs and nymphs with red hair, interspersed with stylized trees and spotted deer against a yellow sky and green and purple terrain. The rim and foot are finished with black and white geometric borders. The interior rim features a repeating eye pattern in yellow, gray, and black. A central medallion inside the bowl depicts dancing nymphs, a black bull or minotaur-like figure, a spotted deer, and a dog in a stylized garden setting. The base includes a black printed mark reading WEDGWOOD ETRURIA ENGLAND MADE IN ENGLAND. It also bears a black hand-painted number and an impressed mark reading 2L7. A circular gray dealer or collection label for the Rubin Collection is present on the underside. Dimensions: 4.25"H x 9.00"dia. Dimensions: 4.25"H x 9.00" dia. Weight: 2.00 lb
Lot: 351 - Wedgwood Large Arts and Crafts Earthenware Bowl with Leaf Decoration
This large Wedgwood earthenware bowl is designed in the Arts and Crafts style, dating to circa 1917. The bowl is of hemispherical form with a slightly flared rim and sits on a low, unglazed foot rim. The decoration is hand-painted in a ruby or orange-brown luster over a cream ground, featuring stylized foliate and floral motifs characteristic of the period. The exterior displays a repeating band of pointed, multi-veined leaves. The interior walls mirror these foliate forms, leading to a central well with a circular medallion containing a multi-petaled flower surrounded by radiating leaves and berry clusters. Wedgwood imprinted backstamp. The base also features a silver-colored provenance label identifying it as part of the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 5.00"H x 11.50" dia. Dimensions: 5.00"H x 11.50" dia. Weight: 4.00 lb 6.00oz
Lot: 352 - Wedgwood Norman Wilson Mid-Century Modern Tripod Bowl
This ceramic tripod bowl was designed by Norman Wilson for Wedgwood in the mid-20th century. The piece features an organic tri-lobed rim and stands on three integrated, tapered peg feet. The ceramic body is finished with two distinct glazes: a smooth matte black exterior, characteristic of the Ravenstone glaze, and a contrasting high-gloss turquoise blue interior. A printed paper label is affixed to the interior rim with the text 3390 Norman Wilson 3-legged bowl. #1,545. The underside of the bowl features a circular silver label for the Rubin Collection. Wedgwood impressed on one of the legs. Dimensions: 6.75"L x 6.25"W x 4.00"H Dimensions: 6.75"L x 6.25"W x 4.00"H Weight: 14.00oz
Lot: 353 - Wedgwood Porcelain Bowl with Yellow Ground and Dancing Nymphs Medallion
A Wedgwood bone china bowl featuring a deep circular form with a flared rim and a tapered foot. The exterior is decorated with a vibrant yellow ground and a continuous frieze of stylized clematis-like flowers rendered in purple, blue, and green enamels with black outlines. The foot is encircled by a black and white geometric checkerboard band. The interior rim is finished with a broad green and black lattice-work border. The center of the bowl features a circular monochrome transfer-printed medallion depicting three dancing nymphs and a deer within a stylized forest setting. The rim is finished with a gilded edge. The base bears the brown printed Wedgwood factory mark featuring the Portland Vase and the text WEDGWOOD ENGLAND. Multiple labels and marks are present on the underside, including a gray circular Rubin Collection sticker numbered 107, a white oval Skinner auction label numbered 2835 and 863, a blue oval sticker marked H 477, and a yellow rectangular sticker. The base also features a handwritten inventory number 2614:1983. Dimensions: 4.00"H x 9.00" dia. Dimensions: 4.00"H x 9.00" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 15.00oz
Lot: 354 - Wedgwood Reticulated Turquoise Glazed Earthenware Orange Lidded Bowl, ca. 1862
Wedgwood reticulated turquoise glazed earthenware orange lidded bowl, circa 1862. This Victorian ceramic vessel, often referred to as a chestnut basket or orange bowl, exhibits extensive openwork reticulation throughout the body and lid. The piece is finished in a monochrome turquoise glaze. The domed lid features a sculptural rosebud finial and fits onto a matching deep bowl with pierced lattice-work and foliate scroll designs. The vessel is flanked by two twin-stranded rope-twist handles and sits upon a short, flared pedestal foot with a gadrooned or scalloped edge. The underside of the base is impressed with the uppercase mark WEDGWOOD and additional smaller characters. The base retains a circular sticker for the Rubin Collection and two handwritten paper labels, one identifying the piece as Wedgwood turquoise glazed earthenware. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 9.00"W x 9.00"H Dimensions: 11.00"L x 9.00"W x 9.00"H Weight: 2.81 lb
Lot: 355 - Three Wedgwood Bone China Commemorative Collection Including Centenary of Federation and Sydney 2000 Olympic Items
This collection consists of three pieces of fine bone china manufactured by Wedgwood in England, including two commemorative plates and one mug. The set features a mix of sporting and historical themes with limited edition releases. The first item is an Australian Centenary of Federation service plate, measuring 12.25 inches in diameter. The face of the plate features a vibrant, multi-colored mosaic design that incorporates various Australian motifs and icons surrounding a central gazebo image. The design includes gold-tone line work and a gold-rimmed edge. The reverse is marked with a gold-tone silhouette of Australia and the Wedgwood backstamp. Per user-provided facts, this plate is from a limited edition of 200. The second item is a Sydney 2000 Olympic Games commemorative plate from the Grecian Collection. The plate features a terracotta-colored ground with black-figure style illustrations of four marathon runners, framed by a black Greek key meander border. The Sydney 2000 Olympic logo and rings are featured on the lower front. The reverse is marked with the Wedgwood backstamp and the Sydney 2000 Olympic logo, identifying it as a limited edition of 2000. The third item is a neoclassical style mug featuring a chocolate-brown central band with white-figure scenes of figures and foliage. A gold-tone Greek key border circles the upper rim. The base bears the Wedgwood backstamp and a Harrods retail price sticker. The collection includes a provenance sticker from the Rubin collection. Plate dimensions: 0.50"H x 12.00" dia. Dimensions: 0.50"H x 12.00" dia. Weight: 2.15 lb
Lot: 356 - Wedgwood Creamware Hand Painted Dish The Shepherds Christmas After Duncan by Emile Lessore
A large creamware earthenware dish featuring a scalloped and lobed rim accented with a bold orange-ochre painted band. The interior is decorated with a hand-painted scene titled The Shepherds Christmas, depicting a shepherd in a blue cloak standing with a dog outside a thatched shelter amidst a wintry, snow-covered landscape with a flock of sheep in the distance. The painting is executed in a loose, painterly style using a muted palette of grays, browns, and reds. The scene is based on a work by the British watercolorist Edward Duncan. The reverse of the dish bears a handwritten inscription in reddish-brown ink reading The Shepherds Christmas after Duncan. Several labels are present on the underside: a descriptive paper label identifying the piece as Wedgwood creamware by Emile Lessore; and a circular collection label for the Rubin Collection. Dimensions: 13.75"L x 11.25"W x 2.25"H Dimensions: 13.75"L x 11.25"W x 2.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 1.00oz
Lot: 357 - Wedgwood Pearlware Barbary Horse Plate from the Horses Heads Series circa 1880
A polychrome transfer-printed pearlware plate manufactured by Wedgwood, part of the Horses Heads series based on sketches by Colonel Henry Hope Crealock. The central well features a transfer-printed image titled Barbary, depicting a horse head in profile with an open mouth and wide eye. The horse is outfitted in a yellow bridle with red circular accents and small tassels. The wide decorative border consists of a brown transfer-printed floral and foliate design, enhanced with hand-painted yellow primroses and clusters of purple blossoms. The edge of the plate is finished with a thin orange-painted rim. The underside of the plate bears the impressed maker mark WEDGWOOD. This piece includes provenance from the Rubin Collection, as indicated by a circular grey collection sticker on the reverse. A modern descriptive informational label is visible on the front of the plate. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 10.00" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 10.00" dia. Weight: 14.70oz
Lot: 358 - Wedgwood Pearlware Charger Plate in Blue Enamel and Platinum Designed by Louise Powell circa 1925
This circular charger plate is made of Wedgwood fine earthenware, specifically a Pearl body, dating to approximately 1925. It features the hand-painted Daisy pattern, design number C 5221, by designer Louise Powell. The decoration includes a central hand-painted floral sprig in blue enamel and black. This is surrounded by an inner border of cross-hatched lines and small blossoms, and a wide outer rim decorated with scrolling fan-like motifs. The decoration is executed in a combination of Oriental blue enamel, black line-work, and silver or platinum luster. The reverse of the plate bears several significant marks and labels. Impressed marks include WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. The pattern number C 5221 is inscribed in black. The item includes provenance labels from the Rubin Collection and the Robin Reilly Collection. Robin Reilly was a world-renowned authority and author on Wedgwood ceramics. One round yellow label reads Robin Reilly COLLECTION 444, and a round gray label reads RUBIN COLLECTION. A large rectangular descriptive label states: Design C 5221 by Louisa Powell / HP in blue enamel & platinum / on PEARL body c. 1925 / Handpainted Daisy in Oriental blue, black, silver lustre. Lined Oriental blue and silver lustre. This label also features a circled RR444 notation. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 11.50" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 11.50" dia. Weight: 1.13 lb
Lot: 359 - Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Nautilus Pattern Scallop Shell Plate
This Wedgwood pearlware dessert plate is designed in the Nautilus pattern, modeled as a scallop shell with distinct radial ribbing and a scalloped rim. The interior features a hand-applied decoration with a vibrant pink wash graduating from the edges toward the center, interrupted by a concentric arc-shaped band of purple. The central hinge area of the shell is finished in a pale creamy yellow tone. The reverse is glazed white and features a circular foot rim. The underside is impressed with the factory mark WEDGWOOD. This piece has a well-documented provenance, with labels on the reverse indicating it was part of the Rubin Collection and the Bleier Collection (inventory no. P648). It also retains stickers from Skinner auctions (Lot 834 and inventory number 1612), along with several other historical inventory markers including a yellow tag numbered 101603 / 86. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 8.50"W x 1.00"H Dimensions: 9.00"L x 8.50"W x 1.00"H Weight: 12.60oz
Lot: 360 - Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Nautilus Scallop Shell Plate
This Wedgwood pearlware dessert plate is molded in the form of a scallop shell, characteristic of the Nautilus pattern. The body features molded radial ribbing and a stylized hinge at the base. The decoration consists of a graduated pink glaze applied over the white ground, with the color concentration fading from the crimped rim toward the center. The underside is marked with an impressed Wedgwood stamp and a single impressed letter P. This item features significant provenance indicated by several historical labels, including a circular grey sticker for the Rubin Collection, a tan label for the Bleier Collection numbered P648, and auction labels from Skinner. Handwritten inventory numbers in red and yellow are also visible on the reverse. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 8.50"W x 1.00"H Dimensions: 9.00"L x 8.50"W x 1.00"H Weight: 12.60oz
Lot: 361 - Wedgwood Queen's Ware Darwin Plate by Pierre Mallet and Leonce Goutard
A Wedgwood Queen's ware cream-colored earthenware plate featuring a hand-painted aquatic scene from the Darwin service. The center is decorated with a large, naturalistic pike or eel-like fish with an open mouth and mottled skin in shades of purple, green, and brown. Two smaller fish are depicted swimming in the background, accented by sparse horizontal blue brushstrokes representing water. The decoration is attributed to Pierre Mallet and Leonce Goutard. The reverse of the plate bears several markings, including an impressed Wedgwood factory mark. A large black transfer-printed retailer's mark features the Prince of Wales feathers above ribbons for the Royal Danish Galleries and Borg and Sons, New York. Several collection and inventory labels are present on the base, including a yellow sticker for the Earl Buckman collection, a circular Rubin Collection 2013 label, and a rectangular inventory label attributing the work to Mallet and Goutard and dating the piece to circa 1874. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 9.75" dia. Dimensions: 1.00"H x 9.75" dia. Weight: 14.30oz
Lot: 362 - Wedgwood Royal Danish Galleries Bird Design Plate Painted by Mallet and Goutard
An oval creamware earthenware platter manufactured by Wedgwood, featuring hand-painted decoration attributed to French artists Pierre Mallet and Jean-Baptiste Goutard. The central scene depicts two wading birds rendered in shades of cobalt blue and canary yellow with bold, painterly brushwork. Minimalist blue horizontal lines suggest water and a horizon, reflecting the Japonisme influence of the Aesthetic Movement. The reverse bears the impressed factory mark WEDGWOOD. A brown transfer-printed retailer mark for the Royal Danish Galleries, A. Borgen and Co., 142 New Bond St., is also present on the back. This identifies the piece as having been sold through the London retailer specializing in Danish and fine English decorative arts. A circular Rubin Collection sticker is affixed to the reverse. Dimensions: 10.50"L x 7.50"W x 1.00"H Dimensions: 10.50"L x 7.50"W x 1.00"H Weight: 14.80oz
Lot: 363 - Wedgwood Victorian Caneware Oval Lidded Game Pie Dish
A Victorian-era Wedgwood caneware lidded container or game pie dish. This oval-shaped vessel is constructed from buff-colored unglazed stoneware, designed to resemble a baked pastry crust. The exterior of the base features a relief-molded continuous frieze of grapevines, leaves, and grape clusters, highlighted with green and reddish-purple glazes. The fitted, domed lid is decorated with concentric rows of overlapping leaf or husk motifs leading to a central raised rim with a rope-twist edge. This earth tone lidded container/tureen bears the impressed factory mark WEDGWOOD on the underside of the base. Also present on the base is a circular white provenance label that reads RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 5.50"W x 5.00"H. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 5.50"W x 5.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 5.90oz
Lot: 364 - Wedgwood Imari Style Hexagonal Bone China Baluster Vase
This Wedgwood bone china vase is of hexagonal baluster form, featuring a waisted neck and a flared rim. The exterior decoration utilizes a rich Imari-style palette of underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron red, and hand-applied gilding. The body is divided into alternating vertical panels; three panels display hand-painted stylized floral sprays on a white ground, while the other three feature floral motifs against a solid gold ground. The neck and shoulder are further embellished with gilded grounds and cobalt blue bands with vertical gold dashes. The hexagonal foot is decorated with a cobalt blue band accented by gilded dots. On the underside, the vase bears a red printed Wedgwood mark in an arc above a classical vase, which identifies it as a piece of Wedgwood bone china produced circa 1812 to 1822. Provenance includes the Rubin Collection, indicated by a silver circular label. The base also retains a handwritten identification label and inventory stickers. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 2.50"W x 7.25"H Weight: 7.40oz
Lot: 365 - Wedgwood Porcelain Baluster Vase, Cloisonne Pattern
An authentic Wedgwood porcelain baluster-form vase featuring a flared neck and foot. The exterior is hand-crafted to mimic the appearance of cloisonne enamel, featuring a dense blue-and-white scrolling ground pattern. Overlaid on this ground are hand-painted polychrome enamel floral sprays, primarily depicting large peony blossoms and chrysanthemums in shades of orange, yellow, pink, and iron-red, accented by turquoise and green foliage. The rim is finished with a fine green enamel line. The underside of the base bears several markings, including a black character resembling the letter Y, handwritten green notations B4224 over u., and a faint circular impressed factory mark. This piece features provenance labels from the Rubin Collection on the base. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 9.25"H. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 4.25"W x 9.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb 1.00oz
Lot: 366 - Wedgwood Ivory Vellum Lidded Baluster Jar
The vessel features a high-domed lid surmounted by a gilded shishi or lion-dog finial. The exterior is decorated in a Japonisme style with dense, hand-painted floral patterns of peonies and blossoms amidst scrolling foliage. The color palette includes overglaze gilding, iron red, and charcoal gray enamels set against a cream-colored vellum ground. Geometric borders characterize the piece, including a formal band at the shoulder and a honeycomb cell pattern encircling the foot. The glazed base is marked with a hand-painted A17 in red and an incised triangle symbol. Faint impressed characters are present near the foot rim. The base retains several provenance labels, including a silver foil Rubin Collection sticker, a Skinner auction tag with the number 246, and a yellow inventory label. Wedgwood impressed mark on base. Dimensions: 6.75"W x 10.00"H Weight: 1.13 lb
Lot: 367 - A Wedgwood Japonisme Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase
This ceramic vase is of baluster form with a flared rim and features two small applied lug handles at the shoulder. The vessel is finished in a mustard-yellow or tan glaze and decorated with hand-painted enamel in the Japonisme style. One side depicts two cranes wading in water near stylized blue and red flowers. The reverse side shows a crane in flight over stylized botanical motifs and a decorative lattice-patterned ribbon. The underside of the base includes an impressed Wedgwood stamp and a handwritten mark in red enamel. Two paper labels are present on the base, including a provenance sticker from the Rubin collection and a Skinner auction label. Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 9.75"H Dimensions: 4.75"L x 4.75"W x 9.75"H Weight: 1.77 lb
Lot: 368 - The Royal Danish Galleries Wedgwood Japonisme Earthenware Soup Plate with Crows Design
A Wedgwood glazed earthenware soup plate featuring a hand-painted Japonisme design, produced for A. Borgen and Co. at The Royal Danish Galleries. The interior well depicts two crows rendered in cobalt and light blue with yellow highlights on the heads and wings. The birds are set against an asymmetrical backdrop of tall, gestural grasses or reeds in blue and gray tones. The reverse of the plate bears an elaborate black underglaze transfer mark identifying the retailers and artists. The mark includes the text The Royal Danish Galleries, Designed and Painted by Pierre Mallet and Leonce Goutard, A. Borgen and Co., 142 New Bond St., and a central crest with wheat sheaves. A faint impressed mark is present on the underside of the rim. This piece carries significant provenance from the Robin Reilly Collection and the Rubin Collection, as evidenced by the attached paper labels and stickers. Robin Reilly was a noted ceramic historian and author on Wedgwood, and the included label states this specific plate is illustrated in two of his published books. Dimensions: 1.50"H x 10.75" dia. Dimensions: 1.50"H x 10.75" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb
Lot: 369 - Wedgwood Queen's Ware Soup Tureen, Cover, and Stand from the Duke of Clarence Service, circa 1810
A three-piece Wedgwood Queen's Ware creamware soup tureen, cover, and matching stand, commissioned for the service of Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence, who later became King William IV, circa 1810. The set consists of a pedestal-base soup tureen with a globular body and two scrolled, gilded handles. The matching domed lid features a molded shell-form finial with gilded accents and a notch to accommodate a ladle. The circular stand is designed with a recessed center to secure the tureen's foot. The service is decorated with polychrome transfer-printed and hand-enameled heraldry and borders. Each piece displays the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom as used between 1801 and 1816, featuring a central shield encircled by the Garter motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE and supported by a crowned lion and unicorn. Below the main arms is a pink ribbon bearing the personal motto of the Duke of Clarence, NEC TEMERE NEC TIMIDE (Neither rashly nor timidly). The rims are finished in the Royal Pattern, characterized by a cobalt blue band with white dots, edged with gilded scallops and spearhead motifs. The underside is stamped Wedgwood. Provenance includes the Rubin collection and Skinner Auction, with corresponding lot stickers and inventory labels present on the undersides. Dimensions: 11.50"L x 10.00"W x 10.50"H Dimensions: 11.50"L x 10.00"W x 10.50"H Weight: 5.60 lb
Lot: 370 - Wedgwood Caneware Potpourri Bowl with Blue Sprigged Decoration
A 19th-century Wedgwood potpourri bowl and lid produced in buff-colored caneware. The vessel features a shallow, wide bowl with two scrolled handles and a domed, perforated lid with a central knob finial. The exterior is decorated with blue sprigged bas-relief motifs, including a continuous grapevine and leaf border around the bowl rim and radiating stylized leaves and flowers on the lid. The lid is pierced with multiple circular ventilation holes. The interior of the bowl is finished with a clear glaze. The underside is impressed with the WEDGWOOD backstamp and two small crescent-shaped marks. A provenance sticker from the Rubin Collection is affixed to the center of the base. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 7.25"W x 4.00"H. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 7.25"W x 4.00"H Weight: 1.50 lb
Lot: 371 - Wedgwood Bone China Coffee Pot and Cover Designed by Victor Skellern
A Wedgwood bone china coffee pot and matching cover featuring the Persian Ponies pattern originally designed by Victor Skellern in 1935. The tall, ovoid body is decorated with a vibrant green ground and stylized white cloud reserves featuring galloping horses in black and gray. The flared circular foot and domed lid are decorated with rows of small, black horizontal dashes. The pot features a white, high-set curved spout and a white handle with a black-painted outer edge. The cover is topped with a pointed black finial. The underside of the foot bears a green printed factory mark consisting of a vase symbol above the words WEDGWOOD / BONE CHINA / MADE IN ENGLAND. A silver circular foil label is attached to the base which reads RUBIN COLLECTION. Dimensions: 6.25"L x 4.25"W x 8.25"H Dimensions: 6.25"L x 4.25"W x 8.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb 4.00oz
Lot: 372 - Wedgwood Celadon Green-Glazed Stoneware Hedgehog Crocus Bulb Pot
This late 19th-century vessel features a hollow body with a textured surface representing quills and is pierced with numerous circular apertures across the back intended for crocus bulb growth. The figurine is finished in a monochromatic celadon emerald, green glaze. The hedgehog is modeled with a tapered snout, small ears, and four integral feet. The underside of the tail section bears the impressed mark WEDGWOOD above a capital letter T. The piece retains a circular provenance label for the Rubin Collection and a rectangular inventory sticker reading #3261 Green stoneware hedgehog crocus holder, green glaze, probably 1870-90. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 5.00"W x 6.25"H. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 5.00"W x 6.25"H Weight: 1.00 lb 4.60oz
Lot: 373 - Wedgwood Glazed Buff Stoneware Bough Pot
A footed, goblet-shaped bough pot or urn manufactured in glazed buff-colored stoneware. The piece features an incised Wedgwood mark on the underside of the base. The vessel is decorated with a black and white checkered border at the flared rim. The upper body displays applied white relief Neoclassical swags suspended from ribbons and bows. The lower portion of the body is decorated with vertical white relief fluting with arched tops. The pot rests on a circular pedestal foot. The underside retains several provenance stickers, including a label for the Shulman Collection, a circular silver label for the Rubin Collection, and a blue auction tag from Skinner for lot 610. Dimensions: 3.25"L x 3.25"W x 5.25"H Dimensions: 3.25"L x 3.25"W x 5.25"H Weight: 8.60oz
Lot: 374 - Wedgwood Variegated Beehive Honey Pot and Dipper
A Wedgwood ceramic honey jar of tapering beehive form with a matching lid and dipper. The piece features a variegated stoneware body composed of swirled yellow, black, and white clays in an agateware style. The exterior is decorated with applied white sprigged relief bees. The accompanying honey dipper consists of a turned wood handle fitted with matching marbled ceramic terminals. The base is impressed with the mark WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. The underside retains a circular sticker for the Rubin Collection and a handwritten inventory tag. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 5.75"H Dimensions: 4.00"L x 4.00"W x 5.75"H Weight: 1.15 lb
Lot: 375 - Three-Piece Wedgwood Porcelain Set with Puce Landscapes- Teapot, Demitasse Cup and Saucer
The pot is designed with a tall baluster body, a curved spout with gilt-fluted accents at the base, and a lid topped with a floral finial. The cup features a wishbone-style handle accented with gold. Each piece is decorated with hand-painted monochrome landscapes in a puce palette, depicting rural cottages, ruins, and trees in the camaieu style. Gold gilding highlights the rims, handles, and spout. The base of the pot and the saucer are marked with the name WEDGWOOD in red printed uppercase letters, and the pot is further inscribed with the number 102 in red script. This set features significant provenance, including labels for the Rubin Collection and the Levy Collection. A rectangular label on the saucer indicates the set was included in the 1972 Wedgwood Seminar at the Henry Ford Museum. A white label on the pot base documents professional restoration performed by Earl Buckman of Ceramic Restoration Studios in November 1998. Dimensions: 7.50"L x 5.00"W x 10.00"H. Dimensions: 7.50"L x 5.00"W x 10.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 12.00oz
Lot: 376 - 8pc Wedgwood Aesthetic Movement Prunus and Oriental Fan Porcelain Tea Service
This 8pc Wedgwood porcelain tea service in the Prunus and Oriental Fan pattern dates to circa 1879 and originates from the Rubin collection. Executed in the Aesthetic Movement style, the service is crafted from fine white porcelain and features distinctive dark brown matte faux-bois branch-form handles, spouts, and lid finials. Each vessel is supported by small gilded bun feet. The decoration consists of transfer-printed and hand-accented fan-shaped panels with textured hammered gilding, interspersed with brown prunus branches and silver-gray blossoms. The service comprises a large rectangular tray with chamfered corners and branch handles, a large lidded teapot, a smaller lidded teapot, a lidded sugar bowl, a smaller lidded bowl, a cream jug, and a teacup with matching saucer. The base of the pieces carries the blue printed Wedgwood Portland vase mark and a Victorian diamond registration mark. Hand-painted inventory number 387:1982.46 and various auction labels are also present on the undersides. Dimensions: 18.00"L x 13.00"W x 1.00"H Dimensions: 18.00"L x 13.00"W x 1.00"H Weight: 8.00 lb 2.00oz
Lot: 377 - Wedgwood Victorian Ceramic Matchbox Holder and Striker, Playing Card Suit
This Victorian-era ceramic matchbox holder and striker was manufactured by Wedgwood. The piece is constructed with a central upright rectangular box, sized to hold a standard period matchbox, mounted on an integral tray shaped as a club from a deck of playing cards. The vertical ribbing on the sides of the holder serves as a functional striking surface for matches. The front face features a complex transfer-printed graphic in black and red, accented with orange hand-painted lining. This central motif combines the four playing card suits (spade, heart, diamond, and club) under a crown, surrounded by scrolling foliate motifs and the text WEDGWOOD, ETRURIA, and STAFFORDSHIRE. The reverse of the holder is decorated with a dense, all-over blue transfer-printed foliate or sheet pattern and features a rectangular cutout. The cream-colored tray is finished with a hand-painted orange line following the perimeter. The base contains several identifying marks, including the impressed name WEDGWOOD and the impressed letters AGF. An impressed British Design Registration diamond (lozenge) mark is present, with codes (IV, 26, 7, 1) indicating the design was registered on July 26, 1877. This item is from the Rubin Collection, as evidenced by a circular collection sticker on the base, along with a rectangular paper inventory label and red hand-painted characters CW/5. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 4.50"W x 4.25"H Weight: 11.80oz
Lot: 378 - 3pc Wedgwood Earthenware Marbled Pattern Pitcher and Tumblers with Hukin and Heath Silver Plate Mounts
A Wedgwood art pottery set comprising one pitcher and two matching tumblers. Each piece is crafted from earthenware featuring a marbled, variegated glaze in shades of deep green, navy blue, and cream, with a solid turquoise blue glazed interior. The vessels are finished with silver-plated rims. The pitcher features a tapered body, a pinched spout, and a curved handle with a raised thumb rest. The tumblers are of cylindrical, slightly tapered form. The base of each piece is impressed with a Wedgwood mark. The pitcher base includes a handwritten date of 8th May 1871 in ink. The silver-plated mounts are stamped with the H & H hallmark for the silversmiths Hukin and Heath. Labels for the Rubin Collection and Skinner auction house are present on the underside. Dimensions: 5.50"L x 4.22"W x 8.00"H Dimensions: 5.50"L x 4.22"W x 8.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 4.00oz
Lot: 379 - 5pc Wedgwood Eric Ravilious Alphabet Mugs
This set of five Wedgwood mugs features the Alphabet pattern designed by British artist Eric Ravilious in 1937. Each cylindrical mug is made of Queensware, a fine cream-colored earthenware, and is decorated with transfer-printed alphabet motifs. The letters are paired with whimsical illustrations such as a birdcage for A, a crown for C, and a whale for W. The collection includes five distinct colorways: sepia, terracotta red, grey, turquoise-blue, and plum purple. Each mug is finished with a D-shaped handle and contains additional decorative motifs on the interior rim. The underside of each vessel bears a color-coordinated printed backstamp reading Designed by Eric Ravilious above WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. Several mugs retain provenance labels, including stickers for the Rubin Collection and the Robin Reilly Collection, as well as a descriptive catalog label on the turquoise-blue example. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 3.50"W x 3.25"H Dimensions: 5.00"L x 3.50"W x 3.25"H Weight: 2.80 lb
Lot: 380 - 12pc Wedgwood Reindeer Demitasse Cups and Saucers Signed by Alfred Powell c. 1927
This 12-piece set of Wedgwood Queensware consists of six cups and six coordinating shallow saucers, each individually hand-painted by the Arts and Crafts artist Alfred Powell. The decoration on each set is unique, featuring stags and deer in various poses and color schemes including black monochrome, polychrome enamels, and fine gilt luster. The coffee cans are designed with square-angled handles. Each piece is marked on the underside with a green printed Wedgwood Etruria England backstamp. They also bear the hand-painted artist monogram AP for Alfred Powell and various pattern or item numbers, such as 4626, 4722, 5050, 3133, and 3723. The pieces are further distinguished by provenance labels from the Rubin Collection and Skinner auction house, with one label referencing a 1982 Richard Dennis Wedgwood exhibition. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.00" dia. Dimensions: 0.75"H x 4.00" dia. Weight: 1.00 lb 10.00oz
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