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William Moorcroft Claremont Vase for Liberty & Co.
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An extremely rare twin-handled William Moorcroft vase in the Claremont pattern, decorated with tube-lined red mushrooms against a blue and green ground, circa 1905 to 1912. The form features a flaring foot, tapering body, narrow neck, and twin handles applied at the shoulder. The base is stamped “Made for Liberty & Co.” and marked with the registered design number 420081. The underside also bears the painted signature of William Moorcroft.
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Description
William Moorcroft (1872-1945) stands out as one of the most renowned potters of the early twentieth century. His artistic journey began at James MacIntyre & Co., where he honed his skills in pottery amidst the flourishing Arts and Crafts movement of the late Victorian era. He was eventually forced out by MacIntyre out of fear that Moorcroft’s work would overshadow the company’s other product lines.
He was quickly bankrolled by Liberty & Co. and quickly became known as one of the world’s greatest artists and potters.
Rejecting the concept of mass production, Moorcroft’s creations caught the eye of royalty and collectors alike. He believed passionately in the idea that art should be woven into the fabric of everyday life—functional, beautiful, and accessible to the wider public. As he once expressed in a heartfelt letter to his daughter in 1930, “Imagine if everyone dedicated themselves to crafting beauty in their world and fostering the arts of peace; what a remarkable place it would be.” This philosophy drove him to create pieces that were not just visual delights but also touched people’s lives – then and now.
Additional information
| Weight | 2 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 12 × 8 × 8 in |
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