Fine Arts and Crafts - 15th June 2022
Lot 68
A William De Morgan 'Persian' Galleon tile on Poole Pottery Architectural blank
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £400
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Description
A William De Morgan 'Persian' Galleon tile on Poole Pottery Architectural blank, painted with the stern of a manned warship sailing past a classical building, in yellow, aubergine, ochre turquoise and pale green, framed, impressed Poole marks, chips to back of tile, 15.5cm. square
Provenance
Private collection.
Literature
Martin Greenwood The Designs of William De Morgan, Richard Dennis, page 176 figure 470 for the full two tile panel of the manned galley in a classical harbour.