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Portrait Medallions David Garrick & Sarah Siddons, Wedgwood, 19th Century
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A matched pair of portrait medallions showing the famous actors Mr Garrick (C1830) and Mrs Siddons, (circa 1880). Framed as a pair, they work well together.
David Garrick and Sarah Siddons were both prominent figures in the 18th-century theater scene in Britain.
David Garrick (1717-1779) was an actor, playwright, theater manager, and producer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 18th century. He was born in England and began his career as a theater performer in London. Throughout his career, Garrick became famous for his interpretations of Shakespearean roles, and he is credited with revolutionizing the way that Shakespeare's works were performed. He was also a successful theater manager and producer, and he played a major role in establishing the theater as a respected art form in Britain.
Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) was an actress who was born in Wales and became one of the leading actresses of her time. She was best known for her performances in dramatic roles, particularly in plays by William Shakespeare and William Congreve, and she was widely regarded as the greatest tragic actress of her era. Siddons was also known for her distinctive acting style, which was characterized by its emotional intensity and naturalism. She was one of the first actresses to achieve true fame and fortune, and her performances were popular with audiences throughout Britain and beyond.
Both Garrick and Siddons left a lasting legacy on the theater, and they continue to be remembered and celebrated for their contributions to the performing arts.
- Creator:Wedgwood (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1830-1880
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- Seller Location:Melbourne, AU
- Reference Number:Seller: 53931stDibs: LU3151322785162
Wedgwood
Arguably the most celebrated of all English ceramics makers, Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by potter Josiah Wedgwood (1730–95) in Staffordshire, which was home at one time to hundreds of pottery workshops. The company is famed for its Jasperware — molded neoclassical stoneware vases, plates and other pieces inspired by ancient cameo glass, featuring white figures, scenes and decorative elements set in relief on a matte-colored background. The best-known background hue is light blue, but Wedgwood’s iconic silhouettes also appear on green, lilac, yellow, black and even white grounds. Some antique Wedgwood dinnerware pieces and other items feature three or more colors.
The Wedgwood firm first came to prominence for its tableware, which quickly gained favor in aristocratic households throughout Britain and Europe. In 1765, Wedgwood was commissioned to create a cream-colored earthenware service for Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The queen was so thrilled with her new china that Wedgwood was given permission to call himself “Potter to Her Majesty,” and the decorative style became known as Queen’s Ware.
Not to be outdone, Catherine the Great of Russia commissioned her own set of Wedgwood china in 1773. Nearly 200 years later, the firm created a 1,200-piece service for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In recent years, leading designers including Jasper Conran and Vera Wang have collaborated with Wedgwood — in the tradition of such distinguished 18th-century artists such as the painter George Stubbs and metalsmith Matthew Boulton.
From plates and other dinnerware to decorative items like urns, cachepots and candlesticks, Wedgwood designs lend a traditional air to Anglophile interiors. And even if you have to make your own tea, you may find it comforting to sip it from a delicate cup that was manufactured in the same Stoke-on-Trent kiln that produced Her Majesty’s tea service. Be sure to keep your pinky raised.
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