A rare piece to find for sale on the UK, a superb LLoyd Murray Australian Studio Glass Sphere Vase from the Byron Bay studio of celebrated Australian glass makers John Lloyd and Geoff Murray.
No faults noted, signed to the base.
Provenance: The Kate & Jon Catleugh Collection, Woolley & Wallis 2021.
Kate (1931-2021) and Jon (1920-2009) were notable collectors at the heart of the British arts and crafts and contemporary craft scene from when they met in the 1960s until their respective deaths. Jon had a particular passion and interest in the arts and crafts movement becoming an acknowledged expert in William De Morgan. Kates personal tastes were more wide ranging and contemporary, but always of the highest quality of artisan craftsmanship whether the material be wood, glass, pottery or metal.
A perfect example of the “Moorcroft Pottery’ Florian Yacht Vase made in small numbers to commemorate the firms 100th anniversary. Tube lined and features sailing yachts on the sea, butterflies and dated both 1897 and 1997 in shades of light and deeper blue glazes. Marked and signed to the base, numbered 798.
This commemorative vase was modelled in 1996 from a surviving image of this iconic vase, first designed by William Moorcroft in 1899 for the launch of his ‘Florian Wares’ range. No surving pieces were thought to exist but one was found in 2001, it was subsequently sold in 2010 at Bonhams for £ 12,000. An image of this original piece is shown in the image montage below.
An excellent and wonderfully looked after from new solid oak Glazed Corner Display cabinet by the ex Mouseman craftsman Peter ‘Rabbitman Heap who set up his own business in Driffield in 1971.
Glazed and panelled with three fixed wooden shelves in the upper section, one fixed shelf in the cupboard below. Traditional wrought iron fittings and a signature carved rabbit in high relief.
Excellent condition internally and externally, privately sourced from the original owners family.
A wonderful Pilkington’s Royal Lancastrian Lustre Vase by William S Mycock, shape no.2582 of shouldered form painted with scrolling foliage in gold and orange lustre on a red lustre background. Marked to the base with impressed marks, painted artist ciper and date code.
No chips or hairline fractures, just some natural firing flaws noticeable in the background red lustre, on the lower half of the vase.
Established by the Pilkington family in 1892 adjacent to the canal at Clifford Junction, Manchester. Initially known for its tile output the business expanded rapidly under the management of William Burton, formerly a chemist at J. Wedgewood’s. An ardent follower of the Arts & Crafts principles he recruited a formidable team of the leading designers, potters and artists around him. Experimentation with complex glazes led to the introduction in 1906 of what has become their most famous and desirable range, the high end Lancastrian Lustre Ware, named after the county of Lancashire, production of which continued until 1938. The company was granted a Royal warrant by King George V in 1913 and their wares were hence known as Pilkington’s Royal Lancastrian pottery.
Today it’s a number of their skilled artists who developed an international reputation whose work is most highly prized. Most notable amongst them are Gordon Forsyth, Richard Joyce, William S Mycock, Charles Cundall and Gwladys Rodgers, each marking their work with their own distinctive initials.
An excellent small vase designed by William Moorcroft in an apple green lustre glaze, part of a range of items retailed by Liberty & Co, London. Marked to the base in the expected manner.
Excellent overall condition with no major faults or signs of any professional repairs, just the smallest amount of flecking on the rim edge.
An excellent Studio Glass Landscape Vase by the godfather of British art glass blowing, Peter Layton. Of elliptical frosted pale blue glass , the surface decorated with purple and pink flower stems. Signed to the base. Perfect condition.
The image montage also shows the piece grouped with a number of other Peter Layton pieces currently in our stock portfolio.
Provenance: The Kate & Jon Catleugh Collection, Woolley & Wallis 2021.
Kate (1931-2021) and Jon (1920-2009) were notable collectors at the heart of the British arts and crafts and contemporary craft scene from when they met in the 1960s until their respective deaths. Jon had a particular passion and interest in the arts and crafts movement becoming an acknowledged expert in William De Morgan. Kates personal tastes were more wide ranging and contemporary, but always of the highest quality of artisan craftsmanship whether the material be wood, glass, pottery or metal.
Peter Layton (1937 -) Born in Prague, but forced to flee as war broke out in Europe, his family settled in Bradford where he grew up. He originally studied Ceramics but a teaching post at the University of Iowa in 1965 was to change his life and it’s here that he developed his passion for handblown studio glass art. On returning to the UK in 1968 he established a small studio in the Highlands of Scotland where he developed his skills and his reputation as one of the founders of British Studio Glass Art. In 1976 London called and he established the London Glassblowing Studio he still owns today, where he also nurtures the talents of up and coming glass artists. Courted ever since by major art Institutions, commercial and private buyers he is considered to be one of the finest glass blowing artists in the world, his work held in various prestigious museums in the UK, Europe and America
An excellent pair of small vases designed by William Moorcroft in an apple green lustre glaze, part of a range of items retailed by Liberty & Co, London. Marked to the base in the expected manner.
Excellent condition with no faults or signs of any professional repairs.
A stunning medium sized handblown Paradiso Stoneform Studio Glass Vase by the godfather of British art glass blowing, Peter Layton. Exquisitely drawn glass in soft hues of pink, blue, green, orange and clear. Signed to the base. Perfect condition.
The image montage also shows the piece grouped with a number of other Peter Layton pieces currently in our stock portfolio.
Provenance: The Kate & Jon Catleugh Collection, Woolley & Wallis 2021. Kate (1931-2021) and Jon (1920-2009) were notable collectors at the heart of the British arts and crafts and contemporary craft scene from when they met in the 1960s until their respective deaths. Jon had a particular passion and interest in the arts and crafts movement becoming an acknowledged expert in William De Morgan. Kates personal tastes were more wide ranging and contemporary, but always of the highest quality of artisan craftsmanship whether the material be wood, glass, pottery or metal.
Peter Layton (1937 -) Born in Prague, but forced to flee as war broke out in Europe, his family settled in Bradford where he grew up. He originally studied Ceramics but a teaching post at the University of Iowa in 1965 was to change his life and it’s here that he developed his passion for handblown studio glass art. On returning to the UK in 1968 he established a small studio in the Highlands of Scotland where he developed his skills and his reputation as one of the founders of British Studio Glass Art. In 1976 London called and he established the London Glassblowing Studio he still owns today, where he also nurtures the talents of up and coming glass artists. Courted ever since by major art Institutions, commercial and private buyers he is considered to be one of the finest glass blowing artists in the world, his work held in various prestigious museums in the UK, Europe and America
A wonderful Art Nouveau period Vase from the Lauder Pottery in Barnstaple, Devon. Of tall cylinder form with looped handles around the neck decorated with birds and foliage in blue, green, yellow and brown glazed tones. Signed to the base.
No major cracks or previous professional repairs on the body, there is a tiny chip on the base rim as photographed.
Provenance: The David Coachworth and Peter Myers Collection, Woolley & Wallis 2021.
An excellent small shouldered vase designed by William Moorcroft in an apple green lustre glaze, part of a range of items retailed by Liberty & Co, London. Marked to the base in the expected manner. Also labelled with Peter Myers exhibition loan label No.15.
Superb condition with no faults or signs of any professional repairs.
Provenance: Peter Myers Collection 2021. Loaned to the V&A by Peter Myers and exhibited in 1975: Liberty’s 1875-1975, An exhibition to Mark the Firms Centenary, V&A Museum, London.
Another statement piece of handblown studio glass art.
A stunning large handblown Glacier Glass Vase by the godfather of British art glass blowing, Peter Layton. Exquisitely drawn amorphously shaped glass in distinct bands of white, blue, black and frosted clear coloured glass, all inspired by natural glacial activity. Signed and dated close to the base. Perfect condition.
We also have in stock a number of other pieces of Peter’s work.
Provenance: The Kate & Jon Catleugh Collection, Woolley & Wallis 2021. Kate (1931-2021) and Jon (1920-2009) were notable collectors at the heart of the British arts and crafts and contemporary craft scene from when they met in the 1960s until their respective deaths. Jon had a particular passion and interest in the arts and crafts movement becoming an acknowledged expert in William De Morgan. Kates personal tastes were more wide ranging and contemporary, but always of the highest quality of artisan craftsmanship whether the material be wood, glass, pottery or metal.
Peter Layton (1937 -) Born in Prague, but forced to flee as war broke out in Europe, his family settled in Bradford where he grew up. He originally studied Ceramics but a teaching post at the University of Iowa in 1965 was to change his life and it’s here that he developed his passion for handblown studio glass art. On returning to the UK in 1968 he established a small studio in the Highlands of Scotland where he developed his skills and his reputation as one of the founders of British Studio Glass Art. In 1976 London called and he established the London Glassblowing Studio he still owns today, where he also nurtures the talents of up and coming glass artists. Courted ever since by major art Institutions, commercial and private buyers he is considered to be one of the finest glass blowing artists in the world, his work held in various prestigious museums in the UK, Europe and America
An excellent Pilkington’s Royal Lancastrian Lustre Vase by Gladys Rogers, shape No. 2974 of shouldered form with a loop handle. Painted with a band of rose flowers on a scrolling, entwined stem in golden lustres on mottled red and yellow lustre background. The interior of the vase with a streaked dark red glaze. The base impressed with the factory marks and artists cipher.
No known chips, hairlines or professional repairs.
Established by the Pilkington family in 1892 adjacent to the canal at Clifford Junction, Manchester. Initially known for its tile output the business expanded rapidly under the management of William Burton, formerly a chemist at J. Wedgewood’s. An ardent follower of the Arts & Crafts principles he recruited a formidable team of the leading designers, potters and artists around him. Experimentation with complex glazes led to the introduction in 1906 of what has become their most famous and desirable range, the high end Lancastrian Lustre Ware, named after the county of Lancashire, production of which continued until 1938. The company was granted a Royal warrant by King George V in 1913 and their wares were hence known as Pilkington’s Royal Lancastrian pottery.
Today it’s a number of their skilled artists who developed an international reputation whose work is most highly prized. Most notable amongst them are Gordon Forsyth, Richard Joyce, William S Mycock, Charles Cundall and Gladys Rodgers, each marking their work with their own distinctive initials.
