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Wedgwood, a large 'Australian Flora' porcelain serving platter,…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
21-Feb-2017
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Description:
Wedgwood, a large 'Australian Flora' porcelain serving platter, 1882, creamware, transfer printed and hand painted decoration adapted from designs by Helena Forde, Australia, 1879, made by Wedgwood, England, 1882, stamped and printed: Wedgwood Australian Flora, 42 cm wide, 35.5 cm deep, Note, Production of the series coincided with the opening of Sydney showrooms of Wedgwood's agent Thomas Webb & Sons in 1881 who offered 'Australian Flora' for sale. Whether a result of a special commission by a private individual with an interest in Australia or by an agent, the 'Australian Flora' must have also been Wedgwood's early attempt to test the Australian market. With all pieces unique in their floral arrangements and individually hand painted, these wares must have been expensive. The rarity of the surviving services suggests that the market proved to be limited.
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Category:
Ceramics: Wedgwood