Lot 170 , A large Wedgwood black basalt figure of the Venus De Milo, first half 19th century, 51.5cm

A large Wedgwood black basalt figure of the Venus De Milo, first half 19th century, standing on a shaped plinth, impressed 'Venus Victrix', impressed Wedgwood mark only, 51.5cm
Estimate £300-500

Some gilt marking across shoulders and back of bust which almost looks like gold crayon although it does not appear to remove, this is fairly feint and is only on closer inspection that this can be seen, there is a 5mm shallow splinter chip to the side of the base, otherwise in good condition with no restoration, chips or cracks.


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Sold for £380