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Click here to subscribeEdward Arlington Foley (Irish, 1814-1874), a portrait bust of a woman as Diana, white marble, inscribed to the reverse 'E A FOLEY Sc 1874', 40cm wide 27cm deep 76cm high including base Condition ReportLoss to socle. Minor chips throughout. The bust and socle probably associated.It is 76cm high including base, approximately 60cm without. Please note the height is incorrect in the printed catalogue.
A collection of various English china wares including three pairs of modern Staffordshire Spaniel ornaments with gilt decoration, a quantity of various Art Deco and Art Deco style china wares including a Mabel V Hodgkiss for William Bennett fan-shaped ornament, a Burleigh ware wall pocket, a Clarice Cliff "Hollyhock" decorated vase (damaged), a Honiton Pottery vase decorated by A Seaton, a Grindley ware plate decorated with the Haywain, a Shelley late Foley part tea service, a Mintons floral swag decorated set of five saucers, a Carlton ware cottage jam pot, etc.
Two boxes of assorted decorative china and ornamental wares to include a Foley bone china part tea set, a Black and White Scotch Whisky ashtray, a Maling bowl with carp decoration together with a circular wall clock, the painted dial set with Roman numerals and a student's violin bearing paper label to the interior "Murdock Murdock & Co London, the Maidstone" (2 boxes plus violin)
Civil War, Sir Charles Erskine of Alva medal 1647, cast bronze d.35.5mm, faded gilding. Sir Charles Erskine of Alva was a Scottish noble who took part in the abortive Treaty of Uxbridge peace negotiations of 1645. These medals are recorded in Medallic Illustrations in gold and silver. This apparently the only known specimen in bronze, cast, with some details engraved contemporary or perhaps later. Fine with two piercings. Ex. Woolley & Wallis 16/10/2014 - The Christopher Foley F.S.A., Collection of English Medals, lot 280 (£265).
FIVE BOXES OF MIXED CERAMICS AND GLASSWARE to include a box of Royal Doulton 'Camelot' tea and dinner wares to include cups, saucers, bowls, tureens, dinner plates, etc, a group of Paragon 'Cherwell' tea wares, a Foley 'Domino' coffee pot and cups, a group of Pewter graduating jugs and a Tappit Hen, assorted coasters and placemats, a quantity of Stuart England dessert bowls, assorted coupe, assorted fruit bowls, etc (5 boxes) (s.d)
A collection of Ming Rose pattern tea and dinner ware by Coalport and Foley China - the Coalport pieces comprising 5 x 27.2cm dinner plates; 4 x 19.5cm dessert bowls; 5 x 14.5cm saucers; 2 x 13.6cm saucers; 2 x tea cups; and a boxed cream jug and covered sugar bowl set; the Foley China comprising a teapot; milk jug; cream jug; sugar bowl; 4 x tea cups; 12 x saucers; 12 x tea plates; 6 x 23cm plates; 5 x dessert bowls; a two-handled sandwich plate; a two-handled 23.5cm oval serving dish; and a rectangular 28cm two-handled sandwich plate; together with a collection of Royal Grafton china in a similar pattern, 'Malvern', comprising a boxed cake slice; 12 x tea plates; 12 x tea cups and 12 x saucers.
John Vine of Colchester, (Foot painter, 1809-1867) - Oil on canvas - Primitive study of a black bull in a stable, signed 'VINE PINX'T' in red lower right, 39.2cm x 59.5cm, (relined), in later gilt frame For a very similar example, see Reeman Dansie, 24th September 2019, lot 1123.See also same Salerooms 9th April 2019, lot 1055, for a painting sold with accompanying note "The painting was done by a Mr Vine of Colchester who had no hands or arms, and I was told he used his brush with his feet." Literature: See Scantlebury, Hugh: 'John Vine of Colchester, An account of the Life and Times of an Essex Livestock Painter' 2008. Vine started life as a fair ground curiosity. He worked under great physical difficulty but was still quite prolific in his output. Largely self-taught as an animal painter, he exhibited at the Society of British Artists in Grosvenor Square. His patrons included The Royal Agricultural Society, Lord Weston and Lady Foley and Lord Rendlesham, even winning approval from the Duke of Marlborough who had occasion to praise "an excellent picture by one labouring under such disadvantages". He settled in Colchester about 1830.
Clarice Cliff & John Armstrong - Chaldean - An Art In Industry tureen and cover circa 1934, hand painted with stylised horses and dash lines with brown banding over a white glazed ground, artists signature together with Bizarre mark, width 26.5cm. NB - This was designed by John Armstrong for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
John Armstrong - E Brain & Co Ltd (Foley) - A tea cup and saucer, circa 1934, painted with swimming fish over a brown brushed ground, printed marks and facsimile signature, painted pattern no.Y615, height 7.5cm, together with a sauce boat, brown glazed band and painted four pointed starts to the lip, facsimile signature to base, length 18cm. NB - This was designed for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. Marked 'First Edition'. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Graham Sutherland - Foley China - A 'White Rose' pattern trio, circa 1930, produced for the Modern Art for the Table Project, culminating in the Harrods Exhibition, comprising cup, saucer and side plate, printed marks to base and facsimile signature, painted pattern no.V626, diameter of saucer 16cm. (3) NB - This was designed for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. Marked 'First Edition'. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff - Duncan Grant - Poppy - An Art In Industry tureen and cover circa 1934, hand painted with stylised flowers and foliage with a dot and swagged line border over a white glazed ground, artists signature together with Bizarre mark, width 26.5cm. NB - This was designed by Duncan Grant for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Thomas Acland Fennemore - Foley China - A part tea service, circa 1930, decorated with interlocking bubbles and wavy line border, in tones of pink, blue and grey, comprising four cups, saucers, side plates, bread and butter plate, milk jug and sugar bowl, printed black marks and facsimile signature, marked First Edition, painted pattern no. V608, maximum width 24cm.NB - This was designed for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. Marked 'First Edition'. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Dame Laura Knight - Foley China - A 'Cupid' trio, monochrome roundel depicting cupid and maidens, withing striped jade green and wavy line border, printed black marks and facsimile signature, marked First Edition, painted pattern no.V611, together with a matching side plate, diameter 18cm. (4) NB - This was designed for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. Marked 'First Edition'. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Graham Sutherland - An Art in Industry Globe shape tea cup, saucer and side plate circa 1934, decorated with an abstract design of black sketch lines over a pale blue ground with grey banded borders, artists signature and Bizarre mark, largest plate width 20cm. (3) NB - This was designed artist Graham Sutherland for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. Marked 'First Edition'. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Ernest Proctor - An Art in Industry Athens shape tea cup, saucer and matched side plate circa 1934 manufactured for the Harrods Art in Industry exhibition and decorated with a stylised reclining couple in silver lustre over a green glazed ground, Ernest Proctor signature and Bizarre mark, together with a small single egg cup. NB - This was designed by Ernest Proctor for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Dod Proctor - Unknown - An Art in Industry circular plate circa 1934, hand painted with a with four fish and a starfish to the central well within blue banding and a wave line stylised seaweed border, artists signature and Bizarre mark, width 20.5cm. NB - This was designed by Dod Proctor for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Ernest Proctor - An Art in Industry circular plate circa 1934, manufactured for the Harrods Art in Industry exhibition and decorated with a stylised dancing couple with a guitarist in silver lustre over a green glazed ground, Ernest Proctor signature and Bizarre mark, width 22cm. NB - This was designed by Ernest Proctor for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Milner Gray - Foley China - A bone china 'Old Mayfair Series' teaset, circa 1930, monochrome printed with annotated London scenes, comprising teapot, hot water pot, six cups, six saucers, milk jug and sugar bowl, printed black marks and facsimile signature, tallest 20cm. (16)NB - This was designed for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Eva Crofts - Blue & Silver Bands - An Art in Industry Bon Jour early morning bachelor set circa 1934, decorated with wriggle silver lustre and blue lines, artists signature and Bizarre mark. (6) NB - This was designed by Eva Crofts for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & John Armstrong - Chaldean - An Art In Industry circular pedestal bowl circa 1934, hand painted with stylised horses, stars and dash lines with brown banding over a white glazed ground, artists signature together with Bizarre mark, width 26.5cm. NB - This was designed by John Armstrong for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Ernest Proctor - Feather Leaves - A pair of Art in Industry circular plates circa 1934, hand painted with a stylised leaf motifs in green, Artist's signature and Bizarre mark, width 22.5cm. NB - This was designed by Ernest Proctor for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Albert Rutherston - Foley China - A 1934 Art In Industry tea cup and saucer, yellow sunburst flowers over white ground with silver metallic spirals over white ground and monogrammed 'D', printed marks, facsimile signature, and painted pattern no.V600, height of cup 6cm. (2)NB - This was designed for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Milner Gray - Unknown - A pair of Art in Industry twin handled soup bowls and saucers circa 1934, hand painted with a pink wave lines and cross hatched panels to a white glazed ground, artists signature and Bizarre mark, width 23cm. (2) NB - This was designed by Milner Gray for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Ernest Proctor - Feather Leaves - A pair of Art in Industry circular plates circa 1934, hand painted with a stylised leaf motifs in green, Artist's signature and Bizarre mark, width 22.5cm. NB - This was designed by Ernest Proctor for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Dod Procter - Foley China - A hand painted trio circa 1934, decorated with foliate cartouche within single stemmed flowers, with harebells and brick red crosses over white ground, printed black marks and facsimile signature to reverse, marked First Edition, height of cup 7cm, together with a matching dessert plate. (4) NB - This was designed by Dod Procter for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. Marked 'First Edition'. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Dod Proctor - Cheveaux - An Art in Industry circular plate circa 1934, hand painted with a stylised horse before trees in black, gold and pink over the white Latona glazed ground, artist's signature and Bizarre mark, width 22.5cm. NB - This was designed by Dod Proctor for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Ernest Proctor - Feather Leaves - A pair of Art in Industry circular plates circa 1934, hand painted with a stylised leaf motifs in green, Artist's signature and Bizarre mark, width 22.5cm. NB - This was designed by Ernest Proctor for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Gordon Forsyth - Unknown - A collection of Art in Industry Biarritz shape desert pates circa 1934, all hand painted with variations of stylised leaves and flowers in pink and purple over a blue glazed ground and simple dash line borders, artists signature and Bizarre mark, together with a similar period cake stand plate, lacking stand, width of largest 20cm. (5) NB - This was designed by Gordon Forsyth for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Allan Walters - Swirls - An Art in Industry large circular plate circa 1934, hand painted with a stylised swirl pattern in black, green and white over a grey border, printed Allan Walters signature and Bizarre mark, width 22.5cm, together with a matched coffee can and saucer and an Odilon tureen and cover, all with matched backstamps. (3) NB - This was designed by Allan Walters for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Billie Walters - Deer - An Art in Industry circular plate circa 1934, transfer printed and hand painted with a stylised leaping deer and tree within a wave line border to a white glazed ground, artists signature and Bizarre mark, width 25cm, together with a matched soup bowl. NB - This was designed by Billie Walters for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Ernest Proctor - An Art in Industry circular plate circa 1934, manufactured for the Harrods Art in Industry exhibition and decorated with a stylised couple on horse back to a landscape in silver lustre over a green glazed ground, Ernest Proctor signature and Bizarre mark, width 23cm, together with a similar smaller example. (2) NB - This was designed by Ernest Proctor for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Graham Sutherland - Foley China - A dessert plate, circa 1934, of circular form, decorated with green dots with black line detail over white ground and pink and black scribbled border, printed black marks and facsimile signature, marked First Edition, diameter 23cm. NB - This was designed for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. Marked 'First Edition'. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Graham Sutherland - Purple Flowers - An Art in Industry circular plate circa 1934, hand painted with a border and abstract flower heads and spot panels against a dash ground over a honey glazed ground, artist's signature and Bizarre mark, width 23cm. NB - This was designed by Graham Sutherland for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Ernest Procter - Foley China - Three painted dessert plates, made for the 1934 Harrods and 1935 Art in Industry Exhibitions, decorated with wavy and spiral bands enclosing central floral roundel, in tonal green, blue, pink and yellow with silvered outline and spirals, diameter 23cm, together with a matching sugar bowl, printed black marks and facsimile signature. (4) NB - This was designed for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. Marked 'First Edition'. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Milner Gray - Unknown - An Art in Industry Globe shape tea cup and saucer circa 1934, hand painted with a with a central purple panel with scraffitto scrolls with a matched looped band, artist's signature and Bizarre mark, width 23cm. NB - This was designed by Milner Gray for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Graham Sutherland - Unknown - An Art in Industry circular plate circa 1934, hand painted with a with a running wave loop border with green and black wriggle line panels over a honey glazed ground, artist's signature and Bizarre mark, width 23cm. NB - This was designed by Graham Sutherland for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Freda Beardmore - Foley China - A painted Bachelor's teaset, circa 1930, decorated with intertwined ribbons enclosing abstract flower heads and orange spirals, over white ground, comprising teapot, teacup and saucer, sugar bowl and milk jug, printed black marks and facsimile signature, painted pattern no.V604. (5) NB - This was designed for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. Marked 'First Edition'. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Graham Sutherland - Floral Bands - An Art in Industry circular plate circa 1934, transfer printed and hand painted with a with a floral spray within looped bands in pink and black over a white glazed ground, artist's signature and Bizarre mark, width 20cm. NB - This was designed by Graham Sutherland for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Allan Walton - Foley China - A 'Mornington' pattern side plate, circa 1934, of circular form, decorated with orange flower petals with yellow and black triangles over white ground and rolling lime border, black printed marks and facsimile signature, marked First Edition, diameter 18cm. NB - This was designed for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. Marked 'First Edition'. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Michael Willmer - An Art in Industry Conical tea cup and saucer with matched side plate and cake plate circa 1934, decorated with a stylised devil figure, artists signature and Bizarre mark, largest plate width 20cm. (3) NB - This was designed artist Michael Willmer for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. Marked 'First Edition'. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Frank Brangwyn - Royal Doulton - A Brangwyn Ware water jug circa 1930, of baluster form, incised harvest fruit over mottled slip ground, printed marks to base and pattern no.D5034, height 21.5cm, together with a matching coffee can and saucer. (3)NB - This was designed for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Ernest Proctor - Feather Leaves - An Art In Industry circular pedestal bowl circa 1934, hand painted with a stylised leaf motifs in green with matched banding, Artist's signature and Bizarre mark, width 21.5cm. NB - This was designed by Ernest Proctor for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Vanessa Bell - Foley China - A hand painted part tea service, flower head panel with stylised scrolling leaves over smudged grey ground, within purple lustre field and chain link hatched yellow border, comprising six tea cups, six saucers and side plates, Sandwich plate, cream jug and sugar bowl, printed black marks to base and facsimile signature, marked 'First Edition', diameter of sandwich plate 23cm. (21) NB - This was designed by Bloomsbury artist Vanessa Bell for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. Marked 'First Edition'. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Albert Rutherstone - A E Brain & Co (Foley) - A 1934 Art In Industry Exhibition trio, the cup decorated with seaside bathing figures with ribboned tied floral spray to reverse, within faux jewelled jade green and gilt lined border over white ground, the side plate decorated with hiking figure, tree and distant purple mountains, together with a matching side plate and sugar bowl, printed grey marks and facsimile signature, diameter of saucer 16cm. (5)NB - This was designed for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Clarice Cliff & Gordon Forsyth - Unknown - An Art in Industry Biarritz shape desert pate, side plate and saucer boat circa 1934, hand painted with stylised leaves and flowers in pink and purple over a blue glazed ground, artists signature and Bizarre mark, width of largest 23cm. NB - This was designed by Gordon Forsyth for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.
Angelica Bell - Foley 1934 Art In Industry Exhibition - A pair of circular plates, of circular form, painted with brown centred blue floral outline over monochrome speckled field and sage green wavy border, printed black marks and facsimile signature, marked First Edition, diameter 20.5cm. (2)NB - Angelica Bell, the daughter of Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell, was commissioned to design a coffee set for the 1934 Art in Industry exhibition at the age of just 16. The exhibition featured work by Paul Nash, Laura Knight and her parents, produced by Clarice Cliff at Wilkinson's Pottery, Foley and also glass by Steven's & Williams.
Paul Nash - Foley China - A handpainted 'Forest' side plate, circa 1934, decorated with stylized tree canopies in tonal yellow, green and brown, over cream ground, printed black marks and facsimile signature to reverse, diameter 16cm. N.B - This was designed by Paul Nash for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. Marked 'First Edition'. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.