Arts and Crafts - 24th August 2021
Lot 317
A William De Morgan lustre Python tile
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £200
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Description
A William De Morgan lustre Python tile, painted with a snake on foliate ground, in ruby lustre, framed, and another William De Morgan tile decorated with a porcupine, and nine Mintons Waverley Novels tiles designed by John Moyr Smith, De Morgan marks concealed, heavy wear to design, impressed Mintons marks and facsimile signature, 14.5cm. square, (11)
Literature
Martin Greenwood The Designs of William De Morgan, Richard Dennis Publications, page 124 catalogue number 1010 (porcupine) original design illustrated. Page 126 catalogue number 960 (python) original design illustrated.