21st May, 2026 11:00
Modern Art & Design
53
Dr. Christopher Dresser (British 1834-1904) for James Couper & Sons, Glasgow
Arts & Crafts "Clutha" Glass Bottle Vase
Circa 1890, lobed form with shaped rim modelled on ancient glass vases, grey tinted with slight iridesence, opaque white/grey trailing and internal air bubbles, with broken pontil and etched mark to base.
Dimensions: 16.5cm high, 13.5cm wide
This is a 'live online' auction - you can bid from the comfort of your own home using our free live bidding service. Condition reports and additional condition report images can be requested and seen in the 'Condition Report' tab below if present.
Sold for £650
Auction: Modern Art & Design, 21st May, 2026
We are delighted to present the Spring edition of the popular Modern Art & Design Sale which features a superb selection of glass, ceramics, metalware, silver, paintings and multiples, furniture and lighting.
Highlights include a single owner collection of Whitefriars "Textured" glass by Geoffrey Baxter, a "Clutha" vase designed by Dr. Christopher Dresser, an impressive Della Robbia pottery vase by Cassandra Annie Walker, a single owner collection of Moorcroft, original oils by Ivon Hitchens, John Shelley and Cecil Rochefort D'Oyly-John, signed multiples by Mr. Brainwash and Shepard Fairey, a 'statement-piece' pair of Art Deco style armchairs, three sets of "Scandia" chairs by Hans Brattrud, an early "PH5" pendant light by Poul Henningsen, a "Long Chair" designed by Marcel Breuer, Ercol, G-Plan, and much more.
Join us for the viewing days before the live-online auction beginning 11:00AM Thursday 21st May.
If you have studio or Scandinavian glass, Arts & Crafts metalwares, Art Deco bronzes or sculpture, studio ceramics or art pottery, mid-century or other design furniture, Italian or retro lighting, vintage advertising, Montblanc or other fine pens, original art or multiples, or any other aspect of design from the 20th-21st century which you wish to sell to the world get in touch with our specialists:
james.spiridion@wilson55.com, anna.lambert@wilson55.com or stephen.sparrow@wilson55.com for a complimentary valuation on single objects or entire collections.
To enquire via WhatsApp use the number +44 7955 579249. To speak to our friendly team, you can telephone us on +44 (0)1270 623878 or for more general auction enquiries email us at auctions@wilson55.com - we'll look forward to hearing from you soon!
*This is an online-only auction, which includes telephone and absentee bids. There is no audience in the room.*
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Tuesday 19th 10-4pm
Wednesday 20th 10-4pm
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