Archibald Knox for Liberty’s Pair of Art Nouveau Glazed Pedestal Urns

GBP 4,745.00

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Object Description

A pair of late 19th century Art Nouveau glazed pedestal urns after a design for Liberty’s London by celebrated designer Archibald Knox, attributed to the Compton Pottery (unsigned).

Made from beautifully glazed buff toned stoneware, these antique planters are unusual in design. The bowls to the top are circular in shape and decorated with Celtic knot motifs, above fluted columns on square bases.

Standing at just over 80 cm tall, these Celtic style jardinieres will make an elegant feature of gardens and interiors modern and traditional alike. Style alone as decorative urns or plant the bowls with flowers for a flourish of colour.

Archibald Knox

Archibald Knox (1864-1933) was a pioneer of modern 20th century design. He was Liberty’s primary designer at the height of their success during the early 20th century, his balance of Arts and Crafts, Modernism, Celtic Revival and Art Nouveau style influencing both British and international design.

When employed by Liberty’s in 1899, Knox was tasked with designing the department store’s Celtic style silver and pewter ranges, before moving onto terracotta garden ornaments as well as patterns for carpet, wallpaper and fabric.

Additional Information

Dimensions stated are for each.

Bowl ø 35 cm (13.77 in)

Base: 28 cm square (11.02 in)

Object History

After a design for Liberty’s London by celebrated designer Archibald Knox, attributed to the Compton Pottery (unsigned).

Object Condition

Good structural condition. Each is one complete piece. No repairs or breaks. Numerous small firing flaws, scuffs and scrapes as expected.

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FROM THE M50 / ROSS-ON-WYE

At the end of the M50, take the A40 towards Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. Take the A49 Hereford Road (third roundabout after leaving the M50). Ignore the first two signposts for Wormelow, stay on the A49 for approximately nine miles and take the next left turn after passing the Pilgrim Hotel, signed A466 Wormelow. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located halfway down the hill on the right-hand side. The site is called: Grove Farm / The Grove.

FROM A49 HEREFORD

Follow the A49 south from Hereford for approximately five miles. After the uphill section at the Callow, there is a layby on your right followed by one on your left. Take the next right turn onto the A466 signed Wormelow / Monmouth. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located halfway down the hill on the right-hand side. The site is called: Grove Farm / The Grove.

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