Fine Arts and Crafts - 15th June 2022
Lot 70
A William De Morgan Merton Abbey Prancing Lioness and Cub tile
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2800
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Description
A William De Morgan Merton Abbey Prancing Lioness and Cub tile, painted with a large lioness above her cub, before grass clumps, in ruby lustre on a white ground, impressed factory mark, 15cm. square
Literature
Martin Greenwood The Designs of William De Morgan, Richard Dennis Publications, page 122 figure 1015 for the original design illustrated.