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 worth anything?
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.
How can you tell an original Clarice Cliff?
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.
What is Clarice Cliff mark?
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.
Is Clarice Cliff pottery still made?
The factory continues to produce pottery bearing Clarice’s name until 1964. Following Colley Shorter’s death Clarice sells the factory to Midwinter’s.
Do they still make Clarice Cliff pottery?
Today, Clarice Cliff pottery continues to capture the eye of cultured collectors, so in the spirit of her ongoing notoriety, this article will highlight her legendary career, why her wares are so beloved, and the various styles collectors clamor for on the auction market to this day.
How old is Clarice Cliff pottery?
| Clarice Cliff | |
|---|---|
| Died | 23 October 1972 (aged 73) Clayton, Staffordshire England, |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Designer |
| Known for | Ceramic designs and other artworks |
What should I look for when buying Clarice Cliff?
Broadly speaking, buyers want their Clarice Cliff wares to evoke the Deco era, so alongside bold floral and abstract patterns, they covet equally bold angular shapes. Conical sugar sifters, Stamford-shaped teapots and YoYo vases command a premium way above pieces in the same pattern but of more traditional form.
Who made Clarice Cliff pottery?
A. J. Wilkinson
The 1930s. In 1930, Cliff was appointed Art Director to Newport Pottery and A. J. Wilkinson, the two adjoining factories that produced her wares.
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.
Is Clarice Cliff still made?
It was even produced after the war, the final pieces with Clarice Cliff marks being made in 1963, though Midwinter (who bought the factory) continued to paint it to order until as late as 1968.