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Ceramics — Shapiro Auctioneers

$39,273
Pair of Royal Worcester porcelain ewers, by Charles Baldwyn, c.…
$24,000
Pair of monumental gilt bronze mounted Sevres style cobalt blue…
$23,400
Marguerite Mahood, brush tail possum incised to base T1662.…
$19,200
Marguerite Mahood figural group titled 'The Grievance',…
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Number of lots recorded:96
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Prices available:96
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Ceramics
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*** William Moorcroft, flambe vase, c. 1930, Wisteria' pattern, decorated with a continuous band of fruits and leaves in flambe tones, signed in blue 'W. Moorcroft', impressed 'Moorcroft, Made in England, height 14.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW ***
*** William Leighton Leitch (British, 1804-1883), View in Rome watercolour on paper, inscribed verso 'From General Moore's staircase (Son of Sir Jno Moore) in Rome'. 43 x 30 cm. Provenance: Christie's London, March 13 1884, Fry gallery, Aldeburgh, 1979 labels… ***
*** Moore Brothers, pair of porcelain footed bowls, c. 1865, each white moulded bowl with scalloped rim and applied with waterlilies and leaves, on a reticulated branch-form base, printed factory marks to undersides (2), height 13 cm, diameter 27.5 cm.… ***
*** Clarice Cliff, Bizarre' Octagonal Plate, c. 1930, Football' pattern, printed factory marks to base 'Hand Painted Bizarre by Clarice Cliff Newport Pottery England, diameter 25.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, WA ***
*** Pair of Sevres style ormolu mounted porcelain vases, 19th century, painted in green and gilt with floral and lattice design, the neck further decorated with applied ormolu lattice work, shoulders embellished with garlands of flowers, on circular ormolu… ***
*** Den Haag for Rozenburg, Dutch eggshell porcelain vase, c. 1910, porcelain with polychrome enamel decoration of blossoming flowers, printed factory's mark and artist's mark to underside, restored, height 26.5 cm ***
*** Hermes teapot octagonal porcelain teapot featuring a bird on a fruit and floral branch arrangement with 'Marqueterie Pierres d'Orient et d'Occident' and 'Hermes Paris France' written to base ***
*** First period Worcester, pair of blue and white porcelain dessert plates, c. 1770, each circular plate with a lobbed rim, transfer underglaze cobalt blue decoration in the pine Cone pattern, hatched crescent marks to the undersides (2), diameter 18 cm,17.5… ***
*** Shigeo Shiga (Japanese, 1928-2011), ribbed blossom vase stoneware, spherical body with short neck, tenmoku glaze and iron glaze overlay brushwork, artist's seal impressed to base. Height 22 cm, diameter 17 cm ***
*** Les Blakebrough (Australian, b. 1930), lidded pot, c. 1970 glazed stoneware, the lid with applied floral decoration, Sturt Pottery and artist's seals impressed near base ***
*** Clarice Cliff 'Bizarre' Daffodil bowl, c. 1930-1934 'Autumn (balloon trees)' pattern, impressed shape number '450', printed factory marks to base 'Hand painted Bizarre by Clarice Cliff Newport Pottery England', together with removable frog (2), (A/F).… ***
*** Clarice Cliff 'Fantasque' Athens jug, 1929 'Kandina' pattern, printed factory marks to base 'Hand painted Fantasque by Clarice Cliff Wilkinson Ltd England'. Height 16.5 cm ***
*** William Moorcroft, vase, c. 1914, pomegranate' pattern, decorated with pomegranates and berries against a mottled green and blue ground, signed in green 'W. Moorcroft', impressed 'Moorcroft, Burslem England', minor repair to foot, height 32.5 cm ***
*** Col Levy, ovoid bowl terracotta body, incised initials C.L. To lower section. Height 12 cm. Width 26 cm. Depth 18.5 cm ***
*** Doulton Lambeth, pair of stoneware vases, all over floral design in gilt and turquoise, impressed factory marks to undersides (2), height 47 cm. Provenance: from 'Turin Ville' sale, Scone, c. 1930 ***
*** Clarice Cliff 'Fantasque' vase, c. 1929-30 'Floreat' pattern, impressed shape number '360', printed factory marks to base 'Hand painted Fantasque by Clarice Cliff Wilkinson Ltd England' (A/F). Height 20 cm ***
*** Large Milton Moon (1926 -) vase with a terracotta red body and white glaze highlights, incised 'M' to the base ***
*** Shigeo Shiga (Japanese/Australian, 1928-2011) globular vase, c. 1970 stoneware, swirled iron and ash glaze decoration, artist's seals impressed near base ***
*** William Moorcroft, Vase, c. 1925, Pomegranate' pattern, decorated with pomegranates and berries amongst foliage against a navy blue ground, signed in blue 'W. Moorcroft', impressed 'Moorcroft, Made in England, height 25 cm. Provenance: Private Collection… ***
*** Acho Stoke on Trent Winton Ware lustre ware ginger jar, of inverted baluster shape, profusely decorated with classically dressed ladies amid exotic foliage, height 30 cm ***
*** Jeff Mincham (b. 1950) ceramic pot earthernware raku vessel, applied fin like decoration to top surface, inscribed artist's signature 'Mincham 88' to base (A/F). Height 21 cm. Diameter 34 cm ***
*** Meissen, porcelain figure of 'The Racegoers Companion' late 19th century, modelled standing, holding a race card in one hand, her other hand in a muff, she wears an elaborate lace hat, with blue crossed swords mark to underside, incised 'D66', restored… ***
*** Barbara Mason (Australian) vase, c. 1980 of bulbous form, artist's signature marked in felt pen on base ***
*** Catala Blanes for Lladro nude, 1988 porcelain figure of a female nude sitting upon a rock, signed to base 'Catala Blanes, 1988' ***
*** Mason's, extensive dinner service, Mandalay' pattern, printed factory marks to undersides (approx. 50 pieces). Provenance: The Collection of Lady Sybil Joel, Sydney ***
*** Christopher Dresser for Linthorpe hyacinth low bowl, c. 1890 green glaze, decorated with a continuous band of flowers, impressed 'Linthorpe' and numbered '1650' ***
*** Hiroe Swen (1934-), fluidity of movement 1995, press mould vase with matt blue gaze, impressed stamp and signature to base. Height 19 cm. Provenance: Purchased from the artist, 1995, illustrated in exhibition catalogue ***
*** Margaret Dodd, Chevy Automobile Grill, moulded in the shape front of an automobile, inscribed on underside 'M.Dodd, length 28 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes ***
*** Anne Mercer (b. 1945) stoneware pot with crackle glaze, potter's seal to base. Height 28 cm. Diameter 34 cm. Provenance: Corporate collection, Sydney ***
*** Maison Pierre Frey. Collection of Dinnerware, manufactured by Porcelaine de Limoges, comprising eleven saffron 'Les Toiles' bowls, twelve 'Les Toiles' side plates, six 'Paniers Fleuris' entree plates and six 'Paniers Fleuris' dinner plates, all retaining… ***
*** Don Court (Australian, b. 1952) blossom jar, c. 2006 wood fired stoneware with flowing celadon glaze, artist's mark incised to base, retains original gallery decal number ***
*** Grace Seccombe, flower holder in shape of seed pod, inscribed Grace Seccombe NSW. Height 8 cm width 12 cm length 24 cm ***
*** Sonny Manning, Vase, height 31 cm ***
*** Klytie Pate (Australian, 1912-2010), candle holder, 1998, pierce work decoration of swallows in relief, turquoise green glaze, artist's signature incised to base 'Klytie Pate, 1998', height 13 cm diameter 12.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased directly from the… ***
*** Remued glazed pottery vase green and brown background with applied gum nuts and leaves, single handle, inscribed to base. Height 145 cm ***
*** Meissen porcelain figural group, 19th century modelled as two putti playing with the accoutrements of war with a cannon, underglaze blue crossed swords mark (A/F). Height 14 cm ***
*** Clarice Cliff tea set comprising teapot, cream jug, six cups and six saucers, decorated with floral motifs on cream ground, marked 'Clarice Cliff Newport pottery Co. England made in England'. Approx. Height 19 cm ***
*** John Campbell (English, 1931-1964). Pottery jardiniere, earthenware of square form, with yellow and green drip glazes, and two handles, artist's signature to base 'John Campbell Tas', height 10 cm width 30 cm diameter 18.5 cm. Provenance: The Jack Grace… ***
*** Alan Peascod (Australian, 1943-2007), bottle vase, 2000, wheel-thrown stoneware, of bottle form with matte purple, blue and black glaze with incised decoration, height 27.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Les Blakebrough ***
*** Garry Bish, vase, c. 1991, stoneware, with brown and yellow sgraffito decoration, overlaid with rectangular motifs in black and blue, height 24 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Les Blakebrough ***
*** William Ricketts (1898-1993). Double sided sculptural plaque with face of two young boys and elder, earthenware, artist's signature to base 'Wm Ricketts', height 35 cm. Provenance: The Jack Grace collection ***
*** Peter Rushforth (Australian, 1920-2015), Large Ovoid Vase, wheel-thrown stoneware with asymmetrical lip, green-brown drip ash glaze, artist's seal to side of base, height 33 cm diameter 26 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, New Zealand ***
*** Annie F. Mitchell, jug, hand-built earthenware, with applied gum flowers and gum leaves, artist's signature inscribed to base 'A.F Mitchell Goodwood Sth Aus handbuilt', height 13.5 cm. Provenance: The Jack Grace collection ***
*** Clarice Cliff (British, 1899-1972), Fantasque teapot, 'Melon' pattern, printed factory mark to base 'Hand painted Fantasque by Clarice Cliff Wilkinson Ltd England' and impressed shape number '30', minor wear (A/F), height 12 cm. Provenance: Theodore Bruce… ***
*** Clarice Cliff (British, 1899-1972), Bizarre square stepped dish, c. 1934-1941, 'Rhodanthe' pattern, with large marigold flowers in yellow, orange and brown, with brown stems, printed factory mark to base 'Hand painted Bizarre by Clarice Cliff Wilkinson… ***
*** Sam Herman (British/American, 1936-2020), glass vase, c. 1976, hand blown, with multi-coloured glass, signed, dated and numbered on base ' Samuel J. Herman 1976 SA130', height 18 cm width 17 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Les Blakebrough ***
*** Rosenthal for Versace, dinner service, c. 2006, 'Vanity' pattern, transfer on porcelain, comprising six dinner plates, six entree plates, six bread plates, two graduated oval platters, two graduated lidded tureens, four serving plates, two serving dishes,… ***
*** John Castle Harris (1893-1967), bowl, glazed earthenware, with applied flannel flowers and incised leaf decoration, artist's signature to base 'Castle Harris', height 7 cm width 14 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney ***
*** Royal Worcester porcelain scent bottle, c. 1887, to commemorate Queen Victoria's 1887 golden Jubilee, blush ivory and gilt, decorated with cameo of a young Victoria to one side, the other with floral sprays, with a silver plated coronet shape stopper,… ***
*** Hylton Nel (South African, b. 1941). Pair of Dishes, 2002, blue and white painted tin-glaze decoration on slab-rolled earthenware, artist's signatures underside (2), diameter 27 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr ***
*** Gillian Broinowski (Australian, 1934-2008), flat form vase, slab-built stoneware, light grey diagonal strokes to the front, together with a smaller example, artist's marks impressed to bases (2), height 42 cm width 26 cm; height 16 cm width 13 cm.… ***
*** Ian Currie (Australian, 1941-2011), large vase, 1976, wheel-thrown stoneware of four-sided globular form, brown and green ash drip glazes, sgraffito decoration depicting landscapes to two sides, several kiln marks to one side, artist's signature and date… ***
*** Bernard Leach (British, 1887-1979), charger, wheel-thrown stoneware, tenmoku glaze with striped oxide decoration, artist's stamps to base, diameter 32 cm. Provenance: The Leach Pottery St Ives 1969. Private collection Sydney ***
*** Peter Travis (Australian, 1929-2016), sculptural vase, 1969, slab-built terracotta of rectangular form, dry glazed in oxide washes and decorated with raised and sunken relief in letters of the alphabet, artist's signature and date to base, height 37.5 cm… ***
*** Clarice Cliff (British, 1899-1972), 'Le bon Dieu' jug, 1932, slip-cast abstract tree-form, decorated in green, orange and brown drip glazes, stamped to base 'Le bon Dieu I think that I shall never see a form so lovely as a tree. Clarice Cliff 1932',… ***
*** Peter Travis, Elliptical Landscape, 1971, earthenware, signed and dated to base 'Peter Travis '71', height 18 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Professor Graeme W Clarke AO ***
*** Spode, two Indian sporting plates, early 19th century, earthenware with blue underglaze transfer decoration, comprising a 'Common wolf Trap' dessert plate, impressed 'Spode 420', and a 'Chase after a Wolf' soup plate, impressed 'Spode 44?, both with blue… ***
*** Spode, two small Indian sporting plates, early 19th century, earthenware with blue underglaze transfer decoration of 'The Hog deer at Bay', impressed 'Spode 5' and 'Groom Leading Out', impressed 'Spode', both with blue Spode marks, scenes' titles and… ***
*** Clarice Cliff (British, 1899-1972), Fantasque jug, c. 1929-31, Broth pattern, slip-cast Athens shape with onglaze decoration, stamped to base 'Hand painted Fantasque by Clarice Cliff Wilkinson Ltd England', height 18 cm. Provenance: Private Collection… ***
*** Royal Worcester, two potpourri jars, fluted baluster form, decorated with pink roses, gilded decoration to the top rim, pierced and gilded lid, signed 'Black', printed factory marks to base, together with a miniature teacup and saucer, signed 'M. Hunt'… ***
*** Clarice Cliff Bizarre cream jug marked to base 'Hand painted Bizarre by Clarice Cliff Newport pottery England', together with a Crown Devon cream jug, hand painted with geometric designs, mark to base (2). Height 9 cm; 11 cm ***
*** Shigeo Shiga, teapot, impressed artist's seal to base. Height overall 28 cm ***
*** Shigeo Shiga, ovoid pot, brown and white, impressed artist's seal to the base. Height 24 cm ***
*** William Moorcroft, MacIntyre jardiniere, c. 1907, 'Rose, Tulip and Forget-me-not' pattern, decorated with sprays of flowers against a cream ground, signed in green 'W. Moorcroft', printed 'MacIntyre mark and hand painted 'M2875', height 12.7 cm.… ***
*** 19th century Continental porcelain plaque painted with a scene of a mother and her children walking through, the country side. 33 x 27 cm ***
*** Col Levy (Australian, b. 1933), large stoneware bowl, of squat form with wide lip, bizen style firing in shades of brown and green, artist's mark inscribed to base, height 16.5 cm diameter 36 cm ***
*** Jeff Mincham (Australian, b. 1950), teapot, 1996, raku fired earthenware under red glaze, with arched handle and incised wave pattern to body, inscribed to base 'Mincham '96', height 21 cm. Provenance: Weswal gallery, Tamworth, 1996. Private collection,… ***
*** Shigeo Shiga, spherical chattered blossom vase, impressed artist's seal to the base. Height 18 cm ***
*** Shigeo Shiga, pair of shallow bowls. Diameter 16 cm, 18.5 cm ***
*** Reg Preston, large rectangular vase, 1969, painted and dated 'Preston 69' to the base, artist's monogram to side. Height 50 cm ***
*** Frederick Rhead, 'Intarsio' tall vase, manufactured by the Foley Wileman & Co., decorated with water lillies, stamped and numbered 3022 to base. Height 29 cm ***
*** Melrose Ware Toby jug, stamped Melrose Australian Ware. Height 18 cm ***
*** Herend, pair of cache pots, in the Queen Victoria pattern, printed to base 7212/VBO (2). Height 16.5 cm. Diameter 19.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the Late Lady Walton ***
*** Remued, earthenware cylindrical jug, with brown glaze and magenta drip overglaze, applied gum leaf and twig handle decoration, incised on base 'Remued 172/5m'. Height 13.5 cm ***
*** Walter Moorcroft, Ginger Jar, c. 1960, 'Hibiscus' pattern, decorated with mauve and yellow hibiscus against a green ground, signed in blue 'W. M.', impressed 'Moorcroft, Made in England, height 15 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart ***
*** Penny Smith, boxed tombstone (with butterflies), ceramic in timber and perspex case, 33 cm wide, 26 cm deep, 55 cm high ***
*** John Bosco Tipolura, tiwi pottery, including a stoneware bowl and three bottle vases, the vases signed 'J.B.T', the bowl signed 'Tiwi' ***
*** Holmegaard, three glass vases, one clear brown, two clear amber, brown retains decal label, one amber has label reading 'Holmegaard of Copenhagen By Appointment to the Royal Danish Court Made in Denmark'. Brown. Height 50.5 cm, amber. Height 37 cm, amber.… ***
*** Pair of old Paris Porcelain vases, late 19th century, each with two scrolled mask handles, the body painted with a seascape against a burgundy ground further embellished with gilded foliage, marked 'B. S. & Cie Paris' (2), height 35 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** Peter Travis, ceramic vessel, 1965, signed inside on underside of base 'Peter Travis '65'. Height 31 cm ***
*** Marcello Fantoni (Italian, 1915-2011). Earthenware lamp base, circa 1970 orange and brown, signed underneath 'Fantoni, Italy' ***
*** Clarice Cliff, Fantasque Bizarre' Vase, c. 1934, Green Alton' pattern, shape 342, printed factory marks to base 'Fantasque Hand Painted Bizarre by Clarice Cliff Newport Pottery England, height 20 cm ***
*** Shigeo Shiga (Japanese/Australian, 1928-2011), Flask Vase, stoneware with faceted profile, in mustard yellow glaze with iron oxide and red slip decoration, artist's seals impressed near base, height 25 cm ***
*** Pair of Victorian hand painted porcelain cache-pots, each decorated with a central oval medallion depicting a classical Roman figure, one pot (A/F) (2), height 19 cm ***
*** Doulton Burslem, Burslem vase, hand painted highland cattle at a pond in a continuous landscape, signed Kelgall, stamped Doulton Burslem England. Height 29 cm ***
*** Shigeo Shiga (Japanese/Australian, 1928-2011), Blossom Vase, wheel thrown stoneware, the ribbed body in flowing tenmoku and green tea dust glaze with brushed decoration, artist's seals impressed near base, height 20 cm ***
*** Hiroe Swen (Japanese Australian, b. 1934), Vase, 1974, slab built stoneware with bevelled rim, dark brown oxide glaze applied over celadon underglaze showing beneath painted wax resist abstract motifs, height 14 cm width 10.5 cm depth 11 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** Pair of black Jasperware plaques each oval plaque decorated with a classical figure, impressed Wedgwood marks to undersides (2), 36 x 31 cm, (framed). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. ***
*** Peter Travis (b. 1929), large charger, 1969 high fired earthenware, deep impressed and incised patterning, signed and dated to base 'Peter Travis/1969' (A/F), diameter 39 cm ***
*** Bernard Hesling (Australian, 1905-1987), coffee table, the rectangular enamel top decorated with fruits and vegetables, supported by four metal legs, signed 'Hesling, height 35 cm, width 58.5 cm, depth 43.5 cm ***
*** Clarice Cliff, Bizarre' Plate, c. 1932, House and Bridge' pattern, printed factory marks to base 'Fantasque Hand Painted Bizarre by Clarice Cliff Newport Pottery England, diameter 22.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, WA ***
*** Hermes tureen octagonal porcelain tureen featuring a bird on a fruit and floral branch arrangement with 'Marqueterie Pierres d'Orient et d'Occident' and 'Hermes Porcelaine' 'H Limoges France' written to base A/F ***
*** Royal Worcester, porcelain potpourri, c. 1960, painted with fruits and highlighted in gilt, with reticulated lid, signed, shape no. 169/H, printed mark to underside, together with a Belleek porcelain vase, with applied thistles, printed mark to underside… ***
*** Clarice Cliff, Two 'Bizarre' Cauldrons, Original Bizarre' and 'Gayday' pattern, printed factory marks to bases 'Hand Painted Bizarre by Clarice Cliff Newport Pottery England' (2), height 7.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Clarice Cliff, Fantasque' Vase, c. 1929, Lily Orange' pattern, impressed shape number '358' and printed factory marks to base 'Hand Painted Fantasque by Clarice Cliff Wilkinson Ltd England, height 20 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** French porcelain pink ground part dessert service late 19th century gilded in Sevres, comprising three dessert plates and a cake stand, hand painted with portraits of Queen Marie-Antoinette, Madame de Solanges, Madame de Polignac and Madame de Genlis (4),… ***