A rare William Moorcroft flambé 'Dawn' vase, English, circa 1918-1926
Estimate $5,000 – $6,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, SYDNEY
the bottle-shaped body painted and tube-lined with trees in a hillside landscape, on a rich flambé ground, painted signature, impressed 'MADE IN / ENGLAND', 'MOORCROFT' and shape number (indistinct)
30.5 cm high
Condition Report
Did not fluoresce under inspection with UV light. Overall surface grime to the exterior and interior. Overall light crazing to the exterior. Minor glaze loss near the centre of the body on one side, measuring less than 1 mm and a further loss of a similar size above these section, near the shoulders of the body. Horizontal scratch to the centre of the body approximately 5 mm long and a small cluster of abrasions. Top rim and foot rim in good order. Marks clear.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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AU0829 |
24 Oct 2018 |
Melbourne
6 pm