Bidspirit auction | Wedgwood Black Basalt Figure of

Wedgwood Black Basalt Figure of John Bull - A Wedgwood black basalt figurine depicting the figure of John Bull, the personification of the United Kingdom. The figure is modeled with a portly stature and a confident expression, wearing a top hat, cravat, waistcoat, long coat, breeches, and stockings. He stands on an integral oval base. The item is constructed from fine-grained, unglazed black stoneware. The underside of the base is impressed with the marks WEDGWOOD and MADE IN ENGLAND. It also bears a white auction label from Wiederseim Associates, Inc., dated 2/14/15 for Lot 241, a small circular silver sticker for the Rubin Collection, and a handwritten number 80 in blue ink. Dimensions: 4.00”L x 3.00”W x 7.50”H Dimensions: 4.00”L x 3.00”W x 7.50”H Weight: 12.00oz Condition: Good