What is the rarest piece of Clarice Cliff?

The Clarice Cliff ‘Bowling’ 18inch charger, was an exceptional find and discovered in the Surrey area by our very own Will Farmer. This exceptionally rare piece of Clarice Cliff is completely fresh to the market and was purchased new by the vendors aunt in 1929.

Is Clarice Cliff pottery valuable?

As you probably know from articles in antiques publications, pottery by Clarice Cliff has brought record prices. In auctions, teapots have sold for over $3,000; plates, up to $3,300; vases and jugs, $975 to $1,800. Cliff figurines have sold for over $6,000; vases have brought over $10,000.

Is Clarice Cliff collectable?

Clarice Cliff is one of the most significant and noteworthy ceramic artists of the 20th century. Her work has helped to shape Art Deco ceramic design and influenced style and design around the world. In recent years Clarice Cliff pottery and ceramics has become even more popular and is coveted by collectors.

Do they still make Clarice Cliff pottery?

From 1996 to 2002 pieces were made for CCCC members and these were also sold at major Wedgwood rooms. The hand painted pieces ceased production in 2002 but ware with printed (not hand painted) patterns were made in larger quantities by Wedgwood during and after this time.

Is Clarice Cliff Art Deco?

One of the UK’s most prolific and important ceramicists, Clarice Cliff is best known for her innovative, colour-rich designs, many of which are in our collections. The Art Deco movement had a major influence on her work and her commercial success.

Did Woolworths sell Clarice Cliff?

Cliff achieved the almost unheard-of distinction of getting her name on her work. In 1928 she set up her famous Bizarre brand, and her cruets, vases, tea sets, plates and, later, figurines were sold en masse from places like Woolworths.

How can you tell genuine Clarice Cliff?

Backstamps. If you think you’ve spotted a piece of Clarice Cliff the next step is to check the backstamp, normally located on the underside of the item. Most genuine Cliff pieces are marked with the name of the design, her signature and a date.

Did Clarice Cliff get married?

She married Colley Shorter in 1940 after the death of his wife, and the Second World War ensued.

Was Clarice Cliff popular?

The Way We Were An independent trailblazer, Clarice Cliff made her way to the top of a male dominated industry in the early 20th century. The ambitious potter was known for her ‘bizarre’ work, which has sold for thousands of pounds as her name became one of the most highly regarded in the ceramics industry.

Did Clarice Cliff Work for Wilkinsons?

Clarice Cliff worked at the A. J. WIlkinson factory and after showing good drawing ability she attended evening classes at Burslem School of Art from 1924-1925 and studied sculpture at the Royal College of Art in 1927, returning after only a few months to set up a small studio in Wilkinson’s Newport Pottery, decorating …

When did Clarice Cliff stop making pottery?

Production began in 1927 and had largely ceased by 1942 when the Newport pottery closed and the remaining Clarice Cliff team moved back to Wilkinson’s. Colley Shorter died in 1963 and the following year Clarice sold the Wilkinson’s factory to Midwinter which was by then the fashionable producer of tableware for modern tastes.

How much is a Clarice Cliff painting worth?

‘Christie’s holds the auction record for a Clarice Cliff piece — a 1933 charger called ‘May Avenue’ that was inspired by a Modigliani painting. It achieved £39,950 at Christie’s South Kensington back in 2003.’ As with any work of art it’s important to check for authenticity, damage and repairs.

How many Clarice Cliff patterns are there?

There are patterns such as Sunspots for which only around 20 examples have been located, while wares in unrecorded experimental patterns continue to be discovered. Shapes are as important as patterns when it comes to Clarice Cliff.

Who was Clarice Cliff and what did she design?

The Staffordshire born and bred designer Clarice Cliff made her name with the brightly coloured range of Art Deco pottery she designed in the 1920s. Anne Crane Share: You have 2 more free articles remaining