Arts and Crafts - 21st June 2017
Lot 90
A large Minton Classical Figures with Musical Instruments tile designed by John Moyr Smith
Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £350
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Description
A large Minton Classical Figures with Musical Instruments tile designed by John Moyr Smith, square printed in shades of blue, buff and brown on a white ground with a man playing a tambourine, six Minton tiles designed by John Moyr Smith, comprising Morte D'Arthur, Geriant, The Smith, Elaine, Excalibur, another Minton tile similar and another large Minton Hollins & Co tile decorated with a medieval hunter with his faithful friend, printed facsimile signature, minor frits, 20.5cm. square, (9)
Literature
Annamarie Stapleton John Moyr Smith 1839-1912, Richard Dennis Publications, page 60 for tiles from this series illustrated.