Arts and Crafts | Design - 22nd September 2026
Lot 18
William De Morgan (1839-1917) Startled Tigers, a ruby lustre charger
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £6350
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Description
William De Morgan (1839-1917)
Startled Tigers, a ruby lustre charger, circa 1880
painted with two alert tigers within trees, in ruby and sand
36cm diameter.
Provenance:
Private collection.
Literature:
Martin Greenwood, The Designs of William De Morgan, page 32, plate 1181 for the original design for the charger.