Clarice Cliff, Art Deco and 20th century Decorative Art - 25th May 2005

Lot 681

'Circus' a rare lamp base designed by Dame Laura Knight and produced by Clarice Cliff for the...

Estimate £6,000 - £8,000

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Description

'Circus' a rare lamp base designed by Dame Laura Knight and produced by Clarice Cliff for the 1934 Art and Industry exhibition, modelled as a totem pole of clowns and acrobats printed Bizarre mark, first edition stress hairline to base 48.5cm. high The lamp bases are the rarest and also the largest designs produced by Dame Laura Knight for the 1934 exhibition.