Leon Victor Solon (1872-1957), Lake view, signed, watercolour, 25 x 27.5cm.; 10 x 11in. * Trained at the Hanley School of Art, South Kensington and at the Minton factory where he specialised in slip trailed decoration. As early as 1896 his work in this field was attracting the attention of The Studio. Joint designer with Wadsworth of Minton's Secessionist Ware.