A Wedgwood fairyland flame lustre 'Tree Serpent' vase, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, circa 1925
Estimate $2,500 – $3,500
depicting the tree serpent wound around a tree amongst mythical creatures and a pale yellow baby calmly seated at the base of the tree, shape no. 3150, printed gilt Portland vase mark, WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND, painted pattern no. Z4968
30.3 cm high
- Lot Sold $2,800 (Hammer Price)
- $3,416 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Beard Watson & Co. Ltd, Sydney
Private Collection, acquired from the above in the 1920's
Private Collection, Sydney, by descent from the above
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |