Lot 130
  • 130

Eric Ravilious (1903 - 1942) for Wedgwood

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • A `Boat Race' bowl
  • impressed `WEDGWOOD', black printed mark `Designed by Eric Ravilious/WEDGWOOD/MADE IN ENGLAND' , red painted mark `CL 6263/y'
  • 31cm.;
  • 1ft ¼in.
earthenware, the sides printed with a mermaid and stylised boating scenes, the interior with a study of Piccadilly Circus

Condition

Some minor surface scratching and some surface dirt but overall, a good example of this attractive design.
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Catalogue Note

A version of this bowl is illustrated in the catalogue of the Victoria and Albert Museum, British Art and Design, 1900 - 1960, London, 1984, p. 159