Exhibition celebrating work of master potter

AN EXHIBITION Exhibition celebrating the life and work of master potter William De Morgan is being held by Cotswold auctioneers Kinghams.

William De Morgan (1839-1917) was one of the leading exponents of the British Arts & Crafts movement. His pottery is as revered today as it was in his lifetime. A lifelong friend of William Morris, from 1863, his Persian-influenced tiles and pots often incorporated lustre glazes and many feature fantastical beasts in stylised form.

His work is in many private and public collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and William Morris Galleries in London, as well as Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and The Ashmolean, Oxford.

The exhibition celebrates his impressive and sought-after creations, from a simple foliate tile to larger, unique vases and chargers held in private collections. Also on display will be a selection of William Morris tiles and works by other contemporaries.

The exhibition, curated by specialists Michael Jeffery and George Kingham, takes place from May 26 to 29 at Kinghams Moreton in Marsh auction centre. An accompanying catalogue is available to purchase.

Antiques expert and TV regular Eric Knowles will be attending the opening day of the exhibition from 11 am. Eric is an expert on the work of William De Morgan and a patron of the De Morgan Foundation.

For further information, get in touch with Adrian Rathbone at [email protected] or 01608 695695.