Black Basalt Bust of Locke

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Bust of Locke, England, c. 1780, modeled with a stovepipe back and mounted atop a waisted circular socle, impressed title and mark Library bust of the philosopher, leading member of the Enlightenment movement, and “father of liberalism” John Locke — completed by Wedgwood & Bentley in Wedgwood Black Basalt stoneware circa 1780. The bust, mounted atop a waisted circular socle, faces downwards so as to be placed upon a high pedestal.