Pioneer of Industrial Artistry
M.S. Rau presents remarkable Wedgwood creations that demonstrate why this English manufactory has remained synonymous with ceramic excellence since 1759. Founded by Josiah Wedgwood, the firm revolutionized pottery production through scientific experimentation and industrial innovation. Wedgwood's commitment to quality and design transformed ceramics from utilitarian objects into fine art, establishing new standards that influenced European decorative arts for generations.
Technical Innovation and Neoclassical Aesthetics
Wedgwood's significance stems from both technical breakthroughs and aesthetic refinement during a pivotal era in decorative arts. The introduction of jasperware—a distinctive unglazed stoneware with applied relief decoration—represented Wedgwood's most enduring innovation, enabling the mass production of objects with classical refinement previously available only in costly materials.
English Treasures at M.S. Rau
Our curated Wedgwood collection offers connoisseurs the opportunity to acquire authentic examples from this foundational English ceramic tradition. From iconic blue jasperware with classical white relief to rare Black Basalt works of extraordinary refinement, visitors to our New Orleans gallery will discover why Wedgwood represents the perfect marriage of industrial progress and artistic excellence. These objects connect their owners to a revolutionary moment in decorative arts history when English manufacturing prowess created objects of enduring beauty and cultural importance.
