A fine Wedgwood Jasperware plaque, circa late 18th century, in…
click the photo to enlarge
A fine Wedgwood Jasperware plaque, circa late 18th century, in solid blue jasper with white relief of two winged putti playing with a placid lion, one riding upon its back, the other patting its jowls; impressed mark of Wedgwood only underside; probably item 131 'Lion and two boys' from the 1779 catalogue, bas Reliefs etc, cited page 213 Wolf Mankowitz, 'Wedgwood'. Height 18 cm. Width 20 cm

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item

When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.
  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • Putto / Putti / Amorino / Amorini - A putto (plural: putti) or amerino (plural: amerini) is a cherub or cupid frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and later used as a decorative element in the design of furniture, ceramics, statuary etc. They are usually depicted as chubby males, or of indeterminate gender, often with wings. Their depiction may represent an association with love, heaven, peace or prosperity.

This item has been included into following indexes:

Visually similar items

An oval miniature of Lord Clivedon, titled to reverse, on ivory; 7.5 x 5.5 cm

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

An 18ct gold opal doublet pendant one oval opal doublet, 6.00ct, green red in colour, mounted in 18ct yellow gold and attached to a gold plated chain. Total weight 8.1grams

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

Antique gold cameo fob spinner decorated with scrolling band work and set with blue glass cameo of a profile of a young lady. Marked 9ct with partially set mark. 15 grams

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

An amethyst and diamond pendant, 18ct yellow gold, well crafted as a large oval shaped pendant, featuring a central amethyst of fine violet purple colour, bezel set within a ribbed frame of yellow gold, detailed at bail point with a grain set 'V' panel of

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.