Arts and Crafts - 21st June 2017
Lot 59
A large William De Morgan twin-handled vase by Fred Passenger
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £850
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Description
A large William De Morgan twin-handled vase by Fred Passenger, the shouldered, footed vase with flaring rim and applied handles, painted with stylised flowers and foliage in ruby and pink lustre on a golden ground, impressed Tulip mark, painted FP monogram, professional restoration, 37.5cm. high
Literature
Martin Greenwood The Designs of William De Morgan, Richard Dennis, page 240 plate 265 for a comparable vase illustrated, decorated in the Persian palette with similar flowers, from the Handley Read collection.