22nd Jun, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST
Modern Living: Art & Design
523
A Clarice Cliff Art in Industry Bizarre Dinner Service, designed by Graham Sutherland, painted with
Produced as part of the "Artists in Industry" project. In the summer of 1933 the wares were shown at a major exhibition in London. Twenty-five designers took part, including Vanessa Bell, Dod Proctor, Graham Sutherland, Paul Nash, Frank Brangwyn, Dame Laura Knight, John Armstong and Gordon M Forsyth.
Sold for £280
Estimated at £200 - £400
. Heavy crazing on smaller meat plate. Chip to rim of cover of one tureen. Chip on one dinner plate. Chip on one dessert plate
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Auction: Modern Living: Art & Design, 22nd Jun, 2019
Modern Living: Art & Design
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