British Art Pottery - 30 Nov 2011
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'Bamboo and Orchids' a unique Moorcroft Pottery vase, by William Moorcroft, baluster form, painted in shades of purple, blue and green on a celadon ground impressed marks, painted green signature dated 1914 32cm. high
Literature
Paul Atterbury Moorcroft Pottery Richard Dennis & Hugh Edwards, page 110 this vase illustrated.
Provenance
The Collection of Ken Manley
It is believed this unique vase was inspired by Thomas Moorcroft's watercolour that received a silver medal from the Department of Art and Science in 1875.