Lot
666
Lot 666
Freda Beardmore - Foley China - A painted Bachelor's teaset,...
Estimate
£50 - £80
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.
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cup has hairline crack, otherwise condition is commensurate with age and wear.
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