CHRISTOPHER DRESSER (1834-1904) FOR AULT POTTERY 'OWL' VASE, CIRCA 1896

glazed earthenware, impressed ENGLAND/ 365

38cm (15in) high

Literature:

Lyons, H., Christopher Dresser: The People's Designer: 1834-1904, Woodbridge, 2005, pp.80-4 (similar example illustrated)
Note:

Ault Faience was founded in 1887 by William Ault and became Ault’s English Art Pottery in 1910. Dresser’s connection with the pottery ran from 1891-1896. Although this shape was produced after the termination of Dresser's contract it is believed that the design is Dresser's and was with Ault before March 1896.

A similar example of this vase was sold in these rooms on 23rd October 2019, lot 142, for £4000.