Clarice Cliff, Art Deco & Design - 20th March 2024
Lot 19
'Applique Palermo' a unique Clarice Cliff Bizarre Stamford biscuit box and cover, shape no. 422,
Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £4410
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Description
'Applique Palermo' a unique Clarice Cliff Bizarre Stamford biscuit box and cover, shape no. 422, painted in colours between red and black bands, to both box and cover, printed and painted mark, 13.5cm. high (2)
Provenance
Clarice Cliff, Christie's South Kensington.
Private collection.
Literature
Sevi Guatelli & Len Griffin, The Best of Clarice Cliff, Best 50 page 177 for a comparable box without lid. This example is the only known example with the pattern painted on the lid.