Clarice Cliff, Art Deco & 20th Century Design - 09 Mar 2011
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'Ferdinand the Bull' a rare Wedgwood pottery figure, designed by Arnold Machin, probably a prototype, with an applied blue jasper wreath impressed number possibly date mark 1942, printed mark to foot 33cm. wide.
Provenance
Given to the potter Agnete Hoy by Arnold Machin, circa 1945.
Literature
Maureen Batkin Wedgwood Ceramics 1846-1959, Richard Dennis Publications, page 197 plate 484 for a variation of this figure.