Fine Arts and Crafts - 15 Jun 2022
A William De Morgan 'Persian' Galleon tile on Poole Pottery Architectural blank
A William De Morgan 'Persian' Galleon tile on Poole Pottery Architectural blank, painted with the stern of a manned warship sailing past a classical building, in yellow, aubergine, ochre turquoise and pale green, framed, impressed Poole marks, chips to back of tile, 15.5cm. square
Provenance
Private collection.
Literature
Martin Greenwood The Designs of William De Morgan, Richard Dennis, page 176 figure 470 for the full two tile panel of the manned galley in a classical harbour.