It’s part of the sale of An Art Deco Collection, being held by Sydney-based Theodore Bruce Auctioneers and Valuers on Tuesday August 5, with bidding now online.
From her earliest ranges, Clarice Cliff admirers were drawn to the distinctive designs, dazzling patterns and sun-drenched hues, says Sharon Dowley from Theodore Bruce. “There’s a timelessness to her designs such that they appear equally at home in 1920s, mid-20th century and contemporary settings. It was in the 1960s and ’70s, however, when collectors really began to take an interest in Clarice Cliff ceramics, probably on the back of her inclusion in a major Art Deco exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in 1971 and her first solo exhibition in Brighton the following year.”
Head of Auctions Casi Prischi says there’s strong appeal both within and beyond collecting circles. “Clarice Cliff pottery is really ageless, and highly distinctive. You can recognise her work immediately. Many collectors look to the earliest Bizarre Ware pieces, particularly rare and signed items, but there are also buyers simply drawn to the unusual shapes, colours and lines. We find there’s a huge and ongoing interest in her pottery, which unlike some makers, has never really diminished.”
For more information on An Art Deco Collection and to view the Clarice Cliff pieces on offer, click here:
https://www.theodorebruceauctions.com.au/auction-catalog/an-art-deco-collection_QUYNJLJWA7
