British Art Pottery - 25th May 2021
Lot 50
A William De Morgan tile
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1600
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Description
A William De Morgan tile, painted with a bird standing and flapping its wings, in blue on a green ground, impressed factory mark, 15.5cm. square
Provenance
A private collection of William De Morgan tiles.
Literature
Martin Greenwood The Designs of William De Morgan, Richard Dennis Publications, page 130 figure 974 for a comparable bird with snake and foliage original design.