Magnificent
BRETBY ART POTTERY
Woodville, Derbyshire
OWL
Original mould c 1905
You are bidding for the above Bretby Art Pottery Owl in realistic colourway, This is the same mould as the Bronze Owl pictured in Michael David Ash's book - Bretby Art Pottery - which has a date of c 1905 ( Page 34 - Plate 7). However I am advised that Bretby were notorious for reusing moulds much later and that expert understanding of the glazes is the accurate method of dating.
The Owl is hand painted in both semi-matt and gloss glazes and the moulded bird gives the impression of having been hand "tidied" (probably with wood spatula or the like) in the clay around the feet and base before firing. The colours used are applied by hand very thickly and on the bird itself (which is high gloss) there is crazing. The overall effect is very realistic with skillful and accurate painting.
The Owl is in good overall condition but has one small flake / chip at the base at the back - (see image). This is in the area of green and the unscrupulous would colour over. Because of the rough texture here the chip seems to be a piece of thick glaze / colour flaking away from the clay within this rough texture. It is a very simple restoration / repair.
The bird stands 12" tall x 8" wide and weighs around 1700 gms. The Bretby backstamp is in the mould but very indistinct - it is obvious however if you know what you are looking for and look at it from the side - adjusting the light. It is not possible to accurately read the mould number although it looks like 1517 ?
Any questions (or corrections) please email us.
The size of the package and weight unfortunately means that shipping overseas will be by Parcelforce and maybe expensive. If bidding from overseas please ask for estimate of shipping before bidding. To Europe it will be around £30 but please ask for an accurate price before you bid and have a nasty shock later!!
POSTAGE AND CONDITIONS (NEW ROYAL MAIL PRICES APRIL 2008)
We are happy to send worldwide but please note that overseas payments must be made by Paypal or by cheque made out to GB Pounds (£s) and drawn on a British Bank. If paying by Paypal please note that we will only post to a confirmed address. WE DO NOT ACCEPT MONEY ORDERS.. Please also check on postage costs before bidding we keep these as low as possible purely reflecting postage and packing costs plus payment fees: USA, Canada and Australia Europe Airmail - please ask for estimate. UK Parcel post £7.50 We package to high standards to avoid damage and obtain proof of posting therefore within the UK, unless additional insurance is asked for and paid for, once the item is posted we cannot be held liable for any consequential loss. For overseas if the item exceeds £30 we insist on Airsure at an additional £6.00 to facilitate tracking and adequate insurance. In the event of any problem we will of course make every effort to help with any claims to the post office.
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