British Art Pottery - 25th May 2021
Lot 75
An early William De Morgan Hoopoe tile
Estimate £500 - £1,000 | Hammer £2800
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Description
An early William De Morgan Hoopoe tile, painted with a standing bird in blue on an off white ground unsigned, re-stuck corner, 15.4cm. square
Provenance
Private collection of tiles.
Literature
Martin Greenwood The Designs of William De Morgan, Richard Dennis Publications, page 128 catalogue number 1018 for the original design (in reverse) illustrated.