Vintage Wedgwood Portland Blue Jasperware Portland Vase Pair - Classical Neoclassical Bas-Relief Cameo Urns, Made in England, 10"x7"

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✨ A Rare Exhibition-Scale Pair of Full-Size 10 3/8" Wedgwood Cobalt Blue "Portland Vases" ✨

This listing represents a monumental … Read more ✨ A Rare Exhibition-Scale Pair of Full-Size 10 3/8" Wedgwood Cobalt Blue "Portland Vases" ✨

This listing represents a monumental design opportunity to acquire a pristine, matching pair of full-size, exhibition-scale (10 3/8” H) vintage Wedgwood Jasperware masterwork vases. Modeled directly after the historic Roman Barberini (Portland) Cameo Glass Vase in the British Museum, this magnificent pair is rendered in Wedgwood’s iconic, deep Cobalt/Portland Blue matte stoneware with exquisitely applied white bas-relief classical cameo figures.

ELITE HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA PROVENANCE:
This master-tier pair comes directly out of an elite, historic Elkins Park, Pennsylvania family estate. Included with the lot is the original handwritten sales invoice dated February 27, 1978, from the famous Chestnut Hill showroom of Seal Simons (473 W. Ellet Street, Philadelphia, PA). Seal Simons was a nationally renowned authority and premier specialty dealer in investment-grade Wedgwood collection pieces. A photo of this receipt is partially displayed here, cementing a rock-solid, verifiable 20th-century pedigree.

️ THE ICONIC EMBOSSED BOTTOM (PARIS BAS-RELIEF):
True to the high-end collector versions of this iconic form, the undersides of both vessels feature the fully modeled, crisp white hand-applied bas-relief figure of Paris wearing a Phrygian cap with his finger to his lips. While smaller budget bud-vases feature flat, plain blue bottoms, these master-scale editions retain the secret base insert honoring the 1st-century Roman original. The vases are further anchored by twin asymmetrical handles terminating in bearded, horned Pan/Bacchus masks at the lower junctions.

EXCURSION SPECIFICATIONS:
- Height: 10 3/8 inches (26.4 cm)
- Width: Approx. 7 inches across the handles (17.78 cm)
- Weight: Substantial, heavy exhibition-grade stoneware bodies.

CONDITION REPORT:
- Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a gorgeous, velvety matte surface texture. High contrast definition.
- Bas-Reliefs: Incredibly crisp detailing throughout the continuous narrative of reclining gods, flying Cupids, and neoclassical trees.
- One vase has a distinct, complete section of the slender tree trunk detached near the base of the main tree trunk (pictured), it does not compromise the structure of the piece.
- Markings: Imprinted with standard uppercase impressed factory markings and original estate inventory numbering.

An absolute trophy pair for a grand fireplace mantle, library built-in, or serious museum-level Wedgwood showcase. See less