Arts and Crafts - 6th October 2020
Lot 132
A William De Morgan Late Fulham Period Galleon three tile panel
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £5500
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Description
A William De Morgan Late Fulham Period Galleon three tile panel, painted in shades of green with a classical long ship sailing on a calm sea, a large eagle bird attacking from the stern side and being repelled by archers, another vessel sailing on the horizon, impressed factory mark, the front tile a modern replacement by Myra MacDonnell at Froyle Tiles, middle tile museum restored, minor chips, 20.5cm. square (each tile), (3)
Literature
Martin Greenwood, The Designs of William De Morgan, Richard Dennis Publications, page 168 figure 435 the original design illustrated.