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ANTIQUE #SA1096240

Daisy Makeig – Jones, Fairyland Dragon Lustre Bowl, Wedgwood, C.1915

£500    $614    €596
A superb Fairyland Celestial Dragon lustre footed octagonal bowl by Daisy Makeig -Jones.
 
Lustre exterior in pale blue glaze flowing into emerald green creates an incredible color scheme, decorated with hand-painted gilt dragons and dragonfly. Interior part decorated with a trio of hand painted underglaze and gilded dragons, a ground of cream pearl lustre. The inner and outer rim is decorated with bold gilded filigree named meander loop. In the center painted a delicate fantasy pattern with oriental motifs. The mark on the base has been worn down over time. This beautiful Wedgwood bowl features a stunning dragon design from the Fairyland lustre collection. Crafted with the finest materials, this piece is sure to elevate any home decor. The brand''s attention to detail and quality is evident in every aspect of this exquisite bowl.
 
In 1909, Daisy Makeig-Jones was hired by the Wedgwood firm in Staffordshire, England, to decorate pottery. She would go on to develop the “Fairyland” luster pattern, which combined dazzling iridescent glazes with motifs from fairytales and would serve to revitalize the Wedgwood brand. Daisy’s Fairyland Lustre, which first appeared in late 1915 and reached the height of production in the 1920s. Daisy Makeig-Jones was one of the great women designers of the early 20th century, and she recognized in her lustrewares a well-deserved status of fine art. Given the variation and unpredictability of the glazes and decorative techniques, as well as Daisy’s penchant for experimentation, each Lustre piece is truly unique. ...
Antique #SA1096240, shown on this page, originates from 1920. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1920
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