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Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood
(English, 1881–1945)
Fairyland Lustre Bowl, pattern Z0964
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$1,800
Live Auction
Early 20th Century Design
Location
Philadelphia
Size
3¾ h × 9 dia in (10 × 23 cm)
Description
Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood
(English, 1881–1945)
Fairyland Lustre Bowl, pattern Z0964
glazed and gilt porcelain
stamped to underside 'Wegewood England'
3¾ h × 9 dia in (10 × 23 cm)
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Very good vintage condition, no significant chips, scratches or cracks to note.
Signature
stamped to underside 'Wegewood England'
Provenance
Catalog Note Daisy Makeig-Jones is best known for her fantastical Fairyland Lustre line she created for Wedgwood, consisting of lavishly decorated pieces which depicted fantastical scenes of her own imagination. Technically difficult to produce, the series encapsulates a lilting Art Nouveau quality with gilded designs atop iridescent glaze work. Wedgwood Fairyland Lustres’ whimsical dream-like atmospheres were inspired by Daisy's fondness and nostalgia for fairy tales. These dazzling and imaginative pieces were a visual respite for an audience grappling with the horrors of World War I and revitalized Wedgewood's popularity after a turn-of-the-century slump. Daisy Makeig-Jones’s Lustres defy any standard stylistic categorization and remain singular works of design. They tell a story of remarkable artistic vision and perseverance during a dawning era of female entrepreneurship.