Christopher Dresser porcelain cloisonne vase Minton on eBay, also, Aesthetic Movement, Periods Styles, Antiques (end time 21-May-08 16:04:31 BST)

A fabulous porcelain Cloisonne vase designed by Christopher Dresser for Minton

A stunning design, decorated with beetles, moths and butterflies between a classical geometric banding on turquoise ground.

An identical shape 1477 vase was sold by Christie's South Kensington in October 2004 at the Harry Lyons Collection sale. It was also unmarked and in was in a comparable condition and realised a sale price of £1673.00. A jardiniere with a similar pattern appeared at Tennants' salerooms in North Yorkshire in February 2005, reaching a hammer price of £16,000.

For more references see also Michael Whiteway, Christopher Dresser; A Design Revolution, V&A Publications 2004. Fig.124 on page 98 illustrates another jardiniere with similar moth and butterfly decoration.

The overall condition is very good; the vase having no chips, serious cracks or restoration. Aside from expected surface crazing there are a few hairlines which only show on the white interior sides of the vase and a feint star hairline on the bottom. Please study the photos as these give the best indication of condition. As you can see it is an extremely beautiful piece and is a reluctant sale on my part.

Size: 14.5 cm high.

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Christopher Dresser porcelain cloisonne vase Minton

Vases/ Urns

Aesthetic Movement

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1850-1899

Ceramic, Porcelain

Original