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William De Morgan (British, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Exhibition curated by specialists Michael Jeffery and George Kingham takes place from Tuesday, 26th of May to Friday, 29th of May from 9 am to 5 pm at Kinghams Moreton in Marsh auction centre.  An accompanying catalogue is available to purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cotswold auctioneers, Kinghams, are holding a one-off Exhibition later this month celebrating the life and work of master potter William De Morgan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

William De Morgan (British, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Exhibition curated by specialists Michael Jeffery and George Kingham takes place from Tuesday, 26th of May to Friday, 29th of May from 9 am to 5 pm at Kinghams Moreton in Marsh auction centre.  An accompanying catalogue is available to purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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William De Morgan (British, 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.<\/p>\n

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