Arts and Crafts - 21st June 2017
Lot 89
'The Frolic Bacchus and The Libation Bacchus two tile panels by Thomas Henry Thomas
Estimate £600 - £1,000 | Hammer £600
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Description
'The Frolic Bacchus and The Libation Bacchus two tile panels by Thomas Henry Thomas, rectangular, painted in colours, in ebonised wood frame, original paper label from Howell & James 1880 exhibition, title, 31 x 15.5cm. (plaques), (2)
Exhibited
Howell & James Art Pottery Exhibition, 1880
Catalogue Notes
Thomas Henry Thomas (1839-1915) was one of the founders of the National Museum of Wales and also a member of the Cambrian Academy. Born in Pontypool, he studied at the Royal Academy Schools, travelled to both Paris and Rome, returning to London in 1861 working as a painter and illustrator. He returned to Cardiff in 1866, inheriting his father's house in 1880 which became a centre of intellectual debate. These are the only recorded examples of ceramic panels by the artist. These are the only recorded examples of ceramic panels by the artist.