Fine Arts and Crafts - 15th June 2022
Lot 71A
A large William De Morgan Merton Abbey Argyll Persian tile
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £650
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Description
A large William De Morgan Merton Abbey Argyll Persian tile, painted with a bird flying amidst stylised foliate panels in blue and turquoise on a white ground, impressed Merton Abbey mark, 20.5cm. square
Literature
Martin Greenwood The Designs of William De Morgan, Richard Dennis Publications, page 151 figure 570 for this tile illustrated in a two tile repeat panel.