Pair of wing figured vases

Matthew Boulton (1728 - 1809)

Soho House

circa 1772

Wing figured vases were extremely desirable in the late 18th century for fashionable interiors; buyers included the Prince of Wales, and Tsar Paul I. This pair are rare survivors as glass is much more vulnerable than marble or blue john.

• Artists Include:
• John Fothergill

• Medium: opaque white glass, white marble base & ormolu
• Dimensions: 37.5 x 39.5cm
• Art Fund Grant: £60000 ( Total: £103,750)
• ArtFunded in: 2002
• Vendor: Hotspur Ltd

Provenance

Bukowski, 1986; Galbraith; Partridge, 1987; Sir Emmanuel Kaye; Christie's, 2001; Hotspur Ltd.

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