Fine Arts and Crafts - 15th June 2022
Lot 148
A tall Minton's porcelain Cloisonne vase the design attributed to Dr Christopher Dresser
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £2500
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Description
A tall Minton's porcelain Cloisonne vase the design attributed to Dr Christopher Dresser, shouldered, shaped form on stand, painted with panels of long-tailed birds flying past clouds, alternating with geometric panels, in colours on a turquoise ground, with gilt highlights, impressed Minton's mark, restuck foot and minor restored chips to feet, 30.5cm. high
Literature
Michael Whiteway Christopher Dresser A Design Revolution, V&A, page 100 fig. 126 for a comparable pair of vases decorated with mons.