British Art Pottery - 25th November 2015

Lot 167

A Minton's Cloisonne fan vase designed by Dr Christopher Dresser

Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £4400

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Description

A Minton's Cloisonne fan vase designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, painted with a crab, the reverse with a butterfly, below five tube vases with peacock feathers, in colours and gilt on a turquoise ground printed mark, T Goode retailers mark, 16.5cm. high

Literature

Michael Whiteway Christopher Dresser 1834-1904, Skira, page 58-59 catalogue number 17 and 18 for this butterfly design illustrated.