Clarice Cliff, Art Deco and Design - 26th May 2021
Lot 527
'Circus' a Clarice Cliff Bizarre side plate designed by Dame Laura Knight
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £380
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Description
'Circus' a Clarice Cliff Bizarre side plate designed by Dame Laura Knight, printed and painted in colours and gilt with two Circus horses to the well, and a Clarice Cliff 'Fair Ladies' Bizarre side plate printed and painted with ten female dancers, the rim a band of streamers, and a Clarice Cliff saucer designed by Graham Sutherland painted with flowers, printed factory marks, restoration to rim of dancers plate, 16.5cm. diam. (Circus plate), (3)
Provenance
The Collection of Stephen and Marjorie Page
Literature
Greg Slater, Comprehensively Clarice Cliff, Thames & Hudson, page 287 for both Laura Knight ranges illustrated.