Arts and Crafts - 6th October 2020

Lot 134

A William De Morgan Sands End Persian three tile panel

Estimate £2,500 - £3,000

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Description

A William De Morgan Sands End Persian three tile panel, painted with a dragon climbing a bough, in shades of green, turquoise, blue and aubergine on a white ground, mounted on board, marks concealed, stamped mark, central tile with firing fault 21cm. square tiles, 62 x 21cm.

Literature

Martin Greenwood, The Designs of William De Morgan, Richard Dennis Publications, page 247 plate 318 and 319 for an example and the original design in reverse, illustrated