Clarice Cliff, Art Deco & Design - Day One - 16th March 2022
Lot 139
Four various stoneware chess pieces by Guy Sydenham
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £150
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Description
Four various stoneware chess pieces by Guy Sydenham, comprising two pawns, a salt-glazed knight and a castle, incised and impressed decoration, GS monogram to all four, various other makers marks, losses to ear of knight, castle crenulations and repair to white pawn's sword, 7.3cm. high (4)
Provenance
The estate of Guy and Joan Sydenham.
Literature
Guy Sydenham & John Benfield A Potter's Life II, Cromwell Press, page 141 for a complete set of chess pieces illustrated.