Dresser designed metal kettle without a doubt, christopher dresser 1834 1904 can be regarded as one of the great pioneers of modern design. Browse todays selected linthorpe pottery for sale, best offer and auction. A vase made by the linthorpe pottery in middlesborough in the 1880s probably to a design by christopher dresser. Christopher dresser 18341904 uk linthorpe art pottery, middlesbrough henry tooth artistic manager linthorpe 18421918 uk persian jug 18791882. The pottery was founded in conjunction with christopher dresser, the prominent designer, who was art director until 1882. A small linthorpe pottery jug designed by christopher dresser. He is the author of hundreds of articles, gives lectures and sells the aforementioned wares on his own auction site so can be considered a reliable source. Made from ordinary clay found at middlesbroughontees hart, clive w on.
Christopher dresser 18341904, exhibition catalogue historical. It produced art pottery, and is especially known for the early collaboration of the designer christopher dresser. Linthorpe art pottery collection to be sold at auction. Sun brick works in linthorpe village, middlesbrough, teesside. Linthorpe art pottery amber and ruby twohandled vase c. The vase is in very good condition, it is 23 cm high and 9 cm in diameter. Maharam stories, christopher dresser and the linthorpe art pottery, by alice.
Linthorpe art pottery ran for just ten years from 1879 to 1889. Linthorpe art pottery was a british pottery that operated between 1878 and 1890 in linthorpe. With their beautiful bindings, old books are themselves objets dart. Gorgeous, deep amber tones with darker flares of colour to its base. This collection of 12 items has been carefully selected from a larger collection to represent a number of interpretative themes. Christopher dresser for linthorpe pottery art vase c.
Linthorpe art pottery heritage trail by love middlesbrough. Christopher dresser 18341904 for linthorpe art pottery earthenware pitcher, circa 1880 covered in a streaked amber glaze, impressed makers mark linthorpe chr. Although its life was short, the pottery, probably due to the dresser connection, was very influential, and linthorpe pieces are avidly collected today. Christopher dresser and the linthorpe art pottery maharam. Christopher dresser and the linthorpe art pottery by alice rawsthorn as one of the preeminent design historians of the mid20th century, sir nikolaus pevsner was astonished to discover an object he had never seen before during his research into the origins of modernism. The men are said to have had a prior acquaintance and that dresser suggested to him that he might profitably repurpose his brickworks into the production. Linthorpe art pottery middlesbrough was home to one of the most innovative and interesting potteries of the victorian era. He was engaged as art director by the linthorpe pottery 1879 1889 to design a large proportion of their output. Where design meets life published by hamish hamilton, and her latest book. The linthorpe art pottery was set up in 1879 in linthorpe, middlesborough, by john harrison, and ran for just ten years until 1889. He was among the first independent industrial designers, and he championed design reform in 19th century britain while embracing modern manufacturing in the development of wallpaper, textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture and metalware. The venture was the result of the landowner, john harrison, meeting dr christopher dresser, one of the foremost influences in the design of english fabric, wall hangings, silver, glass and ceramics. Christopher dresser linthorpe pottery small vase ebay.
Browse and purchase with confidence as our friendly antique dealers will be more than happy to help with any questions on listed items. Linthorpe art pottery there are 1,060 items in the linthorpe pottery collection representing around 465 of the 2,350 different designs thought to have been produced during the potterys ten year history. Linthorpe art pottery was a british pottery that operated between 1878 and 1890 in linthorpe, middlesbrough. In hesses words, the undertaking is guided by a belief in not just the ability but also the. The largest collection of the ware in the world can be seen at the local dorman memorial museum. Jan 22, 2015 jan 22, 2015 christopher dresser linthorpe art pottery marks. Incised mark for linthorpe and monogram for henry tooth who was the first artist and pottery manager employed at linthorpe. The linthorpe art pottery was launched in august 1879, on the site occupied by the. Jul 22, 2014 linthorpe art pottery heritage trail published on jul 22, 2014 the linthorpe art pottery heritage trail is a fun trail around linthorpe for children and their parents. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions starting at. Story christopher dresser and the linthorpe art pottery maharam. An alex burns for linthorpe pottery art pottery vase, relief decorated with floral designs on a majolica glazed ground, impressed marks and numbered 168 to base, height 48cm af.
Make offer antique linthorpe art pottery christopher dresser vase circa 1890 rare ault pottery dressing table set possibly designed by dr christopher dresser. Media in category linthorpe art pottery the following 43 files are in this category, out of 43 total. The price of white earthenware clay rose and the market was becoming saturated with products similar in style and colour, but lacking in finish although cheaper. Earthenware doublegourd vase, linthorpe art pottery, designed by christopher dresser, linthorpe, england, c. The linthorpe art pottery was launched in august 1879, in linthorpe village, middlesbrough, teesside. There are 1,060 items in the linthorpe pottery collection representing around 465 of the 2,350 different designs thought to have been produced during the potterys ten year history. The pottery was established in 1879 jointly by christopher dresser and john harrison a local entrepreneur. This promised a dance room, side shows, sensations and novelties, fireworks and a permanent zoological collection with hundreds of strange animals and birds all for sixpence. The linthorpe art pottery was launched in august 1879, on the site occupied by the sun brick works in linthorpe village. The largest collection of the linthorpe art pottery ware in the world was assembled at the local dorman memorial museum. Antique christopher dresser linthorpe art pottery vase hand turned art pottery vase of asian influence probably designed by chrristopher dresser for linthorpe pottery, 18791889. Pair linthorpe side plates with convulvulus flowers. Large antique burmantofts faience art nouveau pottery jardiniere planter c1900. Linthorpe art pottery heritage trail published on jul 22, 2014 the linthorpe art pottery heritage trail is a fun trail around linthorpe for children and their parents.
Christopher dresser linthorpe art pottery marks with images. Around 150 of these items bear the impressed signature of the designer christopher dresser. Pottery is created by forming a ceramic base into the desired shape and heating it to high temperatures in a kiln, which strengthens and preserves the piece, making it a lasting. The manager of linthorpe was henry tooth 1842 1918. In 1879 dresser was appointed art director at the newly established linthorpe pottery, near middlesbrough. Design innovator christopher dresser pottery and ceramics. He is the author of hundreds of articles, gives lectures and sells the aforementioned wares on his own auction site so can be considered a. Antique art pottery vase christopher dresser linthorpe circa 1900 arts crafts. The quality of the wares was high and the work was widely appreciated. Henry tooth left linthorpe in 1882 to set up the bretby art pottery in partnership with william ault 1841 1929 at woodville, derbyshire.
Originally, he had hoped that linthorpe might nurture a british market for sophisticated yet reasonably affordable art pottery. Produced during the time that christopher dresser was art director at the pottery. In the prospectus for the linthorpe factory dresser presented his dream not just a ceramics manufacturing centre but an arts complex creating wallpaper, glass objects as well as pottery. The linthorpe art pottery was launched in august 1879, on the site occupied by the sun brick works in linthorpe village, middlesbrough, teesside. Pitcher, 1880, designed by christopher dresser, english, born scotland, 18341904, manufactured by linthorpe art pottery, english, yorkshire, 18791889, yorkshire, leadglazed earthenware, 19. Christopher dresser and local businessman, john harrison, who was the proprietor of the sun brick works based in linthorpe village.
Knowledge is power christopher dresser, importance of art, forever book, principles of. Linthorpe pottery was noted for the boldness of colour and high. The linthorpe art pottery was a born of a collaboration between the leading orientalist and designer christopher dresser and local businessman, john harrison, who was the proprietor of the sun brick works based in linthorpe village. Christopher dresser linthorpe art pottery marks pottery. Middlesbrough was home to one of the most innovative and interesting potteries of the victorian era. Condition report chipping to foot rim, piece has been broken out of top rim, approx 1. May 14, 20 linthorpe art pottery only existed from 1879 to 1889 but pieces are highly prized by devotees, mainly because of its connections with world famous victorian designer dr christopher dresser. This stunning linthorpe art pottery, earthenware doublegourd vase, designed by christopher dresser, c. Buy linthorpe art pottery first edition by hart, clive w. In 1897 the site of the pottery was proposed as a zoological garden in a manner of belle vue gardens. Richly coloured, trilobed amber vase with russet undercolour from the linthorpe pottery c1880. London reference book christopher dresser the peoples designer 18341904. Christopher dresser, relief moulded with leaves and butterfly and decorated in a brown and green streaked glaze restored, impressed ht monogram and facsimile signature, 20.
He was among the first independent industrial designers, and he championed design reform in 19th century britain while embracing modern manufacturing in the development of wallpaper, textiles, ceramics, glass. Christopher dresser welcome to historical design new york. Linthorpe art pottery was started by john harrison in 1879 at the suggestion of christopher dresser. New linthorpe is a project by the teessidebased artist emily hesse and curator james beighton that revisits the linthorpe art pottery designs and ethos in creating a new line of ceramics that reflects the character of modernday middlesbrough. Collection of linthorpe art pottery by christopher dresser. Most of dressers designs were intended for mass production but some. Decorated by florence minto mould number 1700 in cream glaze with an applied enamel decoration to form convulvulus flowers and triangular leaves on its climbing tendrils. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nov 10, 2016 linthorpe art pottery was started by john harrison in 1879 at the suggestion of christopher dresser. Dresser 568 and with monogram for henry tooth ht, restored neck, 26cm high. Apr 21, 2020 this stunning linthorpe art pottery, earthenware doublegourd vase, designed by christopher dresser, c. It was started by john harrison at the suggestion of christopher dresser, the prominent designer.
A very unusual pair of side plates from the linthorpe pottery. Christopher dresser ceramics and pottery arts and resources. Linthorpe pottery double gourd drip glaze art vase c. Plus linthorpe pottery appraisals, free sales advice, free price guide, sale prices, values, wish list and more. The linthorpe art pottery was a born of a collaboration between renowned orientalist and designer dr. Christopher dressers designs for pottery were primarily carried out in a new factory at linthorpe near middlesbrough in yorkshire. He acted as art superintendent of the pottery until 1881 additionally supplying many of the designs for the new pottery. Jan 22, 2015 christopher dresser linthorpe art pottery marks. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Linthorpe pottery was established in 1879 just 12 mile from the museum and traded for only 10 years.
The smaller vase is particularly beautiful and was probably designed by christopher. There are 1,060 items in the linthorpe pottery collection representing around 465 of the 2,350 different designs thought to have been produced during the pottery s ten year history. Established in 1879 by john harrison, a local entrepreneur and christopher dresser, an important designer of the time, the pottery went on to produce over 2000 different shapes of ceramic ware in its short 10 year life. Any pottery marks add to the value, such as the linthorpe embossed mark, or christopher dressers signature, found on pieces made to his design. See more ideas about christopher dresser, pottery art and pottery. By 1885, linthorpe pottery had employed nearly a hundred people, and its ceramics were renowned for the strange beauty of their fluid forms and surreally colored glazes inspired by dressers japanese research. Plus todays selected linthorpe pottery for sale, best offers, auctions, appraisals, free sales advice, free sale prices, values, wish list and more. Rago is an authority on american pottery of the arts and crafts movement, art nouveau and studio pottery. Henry tooth ran the pottery until 1882, when he left to set up bretby art pottery with william ault. Linthorpe art pottery only existed from 1879 to 1889 but pieces are highly prized by devotees, mainly because of its connections with world famous victorian designer dr christopher dresser. In 1879, the linthorpe pottery went into production as a direct resuit of dresser meeting john harrison, a local landowner who. Linthorpe was famous for pioneering different glazes and finishes, and the most unusual examples are avidly collected. New linthorpe mima middlesbrough institute of modern art. Two contrasting miniature vases made at the linthorpe art pottery, which only lasted a decade, from 1879 to 1889.
Dresser was interested in creating a new type of pottery not found anywhere else. Inspired by the positivity and inginuity of the former linthorpe pottery, middlesbrough. Considered utilitarian artwork, pottery may be divided into 3 major types. Made from ordinary clay found at middlesbroughontees.
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