Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Celestial Dragon Bowl Pinky Mauve Z4831 Daisy Makeig-Jones c.1915
£1,200.00
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An exquisite Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre "Celestial Dragon" bowl, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones c.1915. This rare octagonal example, pattern Z4831, features an unusually vivid pinkish-mauve lustre exterior — a color variation not recorded in standard catalogues. According to "Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre: The Work of Daisy Makeig-Jones" by Una des Fontaines (1975), the Z4831 pattern was only supposed to be produced in green lustre with specific motifs. This bowl, however, displays an entirely different color scheme and decorative arrangement, with large gold medallions reminiscent of flowers and abstract patterns. The interior shows the classic mother-of-pearl lustre with gold and bluish stains, centred by a striking "celestial dragon" in gold and lustre enamels. Such deviations are attributed by the author to the creative freedom and experimental approach of Daisy Makeig-Jones and her team, who occasionally produced unique or trial pieces—sometimes for exhibitions, special orders, or simply as a result of artistic innovation. With no recorded counterpart in catalogues, museum holdings or auction archives, this bowl is almost certainly a one-off creation. It's rare, unexplained color variation elevates it far above standard production, making it a museum-worthy artwork and a trophy acquisition for advanced Wedgwood collections.
Height: 5.2 cm
Diameter: 9.2 cm
Condition: Minor superficial rubbing to the gilding on the interior and rim edges (only visible under magnification). On the sharp corners of the upper rim, there are small areas 1-2 mm in size where lighter tones predominate — these may be part of the designer's composition, or possibly slight wear. Otherwise in excellent condition. Reflections may appear in the images — these are not flaws in the item, but rather visual effects caused by the lustre glaze. Slight distortions or highlights are a natural result of its iridescent surface.
The stand is not included in the sale
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance
Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Celestial Dragon Bowl Pinky Mauve Z4831 Daisy Makeig-Jones c.1915
£1,200.00
Height: 5.2 cm
Diameter: 9.2 cm
Condition: Minor superficial rubbing to the gilding on the interior and rim edges (only visible under magnification). On the sharp corners of the upper rim, there are small areas 1-2 mm in size where lighter tones predominate — these may be part of the designer's composition, or possibly slight wear. Otherwise in excellent condition. Reflections may appear in the images — these are not flaws in the item, but rather visual effects caused by the lustre glaze. Slight distortions or highlights are a natural result of its iridescent surface.
The stand is not included in the sale
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance