March 2008
One of the UK’s leading independent publishers of art books, Richard Dennis O.B.E will sell part of his private collection of ceramics at Bonhams in New Bond Street on Wednesday 12 March 2008. Dennis’ magnificent collection encompasses pottery by established and emerging designers from the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods through to the modern day.
Richard Dennis championed artists from these periods for many years and the sale of his collection celebrates more than four decades of Richard Dennis’s presence in his Kensington Church Street Gallery, which was also the base for his company Richard Dennis Publications.
Mark Oliver, Director of Design at Bonhams, says, “Richard Dennis has always been regarded by collectors and dealers alike as a true pioneer in the field of Art Pottery. Without his enthusiasm and considerable knowledge, such names as Doulton, Moorcroft, William De Morgan and Martin Ware would never have gained the modern day exposure and collectability that they now enjoy. The exhibitions that have taken place in his Galleries in London's Kensington Church St have always been 'must see' events and would often sell out within the first few days.”
The Collection encompasses a wide range of artist pieces that Richard has helped Bonhams to showcase including: AWN Pugin, John Moyr-Smith, William De Morgan, The Martin Brothers, Doulton, Clarice Cliff, Charles Vyse, Wedgwood Fairyland, Moorcroft, Goldschneider, Pilkington Royal Lancastrian, Bernard Moore and Elton.
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