MOORCROFT KING ARTHUR VASE
MOORCROFT KING ARTHUR VASE
This extremely rare Moorcroft tube lined vase depicts a scene of King Arthur and Excalibur. The designer is Alicia Amison and this piece is one of only three ever created. It was made for the special May 2000 open weekend for collectors and one was auctioned each of the three days. 1st quality and outstanding tube lining with stunning, vivid colours. Beautiful cobalt blue ground interior. Provenance: Two emails will be enclosed confirming the item is 1 of 3, date and artist from Moorcroft.
Height: 23cms Across: 20cms
Item Price: £1,200 (excluding Postage and packaging)
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Originally founded as a studio in 1897 within a large ceramic company. James Macintyre & Co. Moorcroft pottery soon made its mark on the world.In 1904, Moorcroft won a gold medal at the St Louis International Exhibition and followed up the achievement with further medals and commendations, culminating in the appointment of the Moorcroft company as Potter to HM The Queen in 1928.Over the past nine years the world profile of Moorcroft has grown internationally, both in quality and in perceived value. Auctioneers Christies hold a dedicated Moorcroft sale each year.
In 2001, Sotheby's NewYork held a major sale comprising many pieces of Moorcroft pottery. The Victoria & Albert museum has joined many other national museums with significant pieces of Moorcroft pottery in their permanent collections.
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