Fine Arts & Crafts (including Martin Ware) - 21st June 2023

Lot 149

A William De Morgan ruby lustre Doe tile, painted with a young deer in ruby lustre on a white

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £750

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Description

A William De Morgan ruby lustre Doe tile, painted with a young deer in ruby lustre on a white ground, Sherwin Patent tile, 15.2cm. square.

Literature

Martin Greenwood, The Designs of William De Morgan, Richard Dennis, page 122 plate 912 for the original design with grass clumps.