British Art Pottery & Design - 14th December 2017
Lot 349
A rare William De Morgan Galleon charger
Estimate £5,000 - £8,000 | Hammer £5500
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Description
A rare William De Morgan Galleon charger, painted to the well with a galleon at full sail, the border with a frieze of cherub Winds blowing the galleon, each with a dove, glazed in ruby and golden lustre on a white ground, the reverse with a scrolling foliate design in ruby, unsigned 44cm. diam.
Provenance
Private collection
Literature
Martin Greenwood The Designs of William De Morgan, Richard Dennis Publications, page 63 catalogue number 1316 for the border original design illustrated.