William Ferry was an English-born Australian potter who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was one of the founders of the Victoria Art Pottery in Melbourne, and his work is characterized by its strong Art Nouveau influences.

Ferry was born in 1861 in Darlington England. He was apprenticed as a potter at the Linthorpe Pottery, where he worked under the direction of Christopher Dresser, a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. In 1896, Ferry emigrated to Australia with his brother, Graham, and they established the Victoria Art Pottery in Melbourne.

The Victoria Art Pottery was one of the leading pottery manufacturers in Australia during its time. The Ferry brothers produced a wide range of tableware, decorative items, and architectural ceramics, all of which were influenced by Art Nouveau design. William Ferry was particularly known for his grotesque figurines, which were inspired by more...

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William Ferry (Victoria Art Pottery) rare grotesque glazed in…

Green Glazed Grotesque by William Ferry of Victoria Art Pottery

William Ferry (Victoria Art Pottery) rare grotesque glazed in green, stamped 'W. F. Vap, 14 cm high, 15 cm long

V.A.P. (Victoria Art Pottery) rare green glazed pottery…

V.A.P. (Victoria Art Pottery) rare green glazed pottery grotesque by William Ferry, 19th/20th century, stamped "V.A.P. W.F.", 17 cm high

V.A.P. (Victoria Art Pottery) 'Grotesque' pottery spoon warmer…

V.A.P. Burgundy Glazed Spoon Warmer by William Ferry

V.A.P. (Victoria Art Pottery) 'Grotesque' pottery spoon warmer glazed in Burgundy by William Ferry, late 19th century, impressed stamp 'V.A.P., W. F.', 14 cm high, 14 cm wide. V.A.P. Is considered to be one of Australia's first true Art pottery firms. It…

William Ferry (act. circa 1879-1921). A slip cast glazed…

Glazed Earthenware Grotesque Figurine by William Ferry

William Ferry (act. circa 1879-1921). A slip cast glazed earthenware grotesque figurine circa 1905, impressed to base WF, VAP, 12.5 cm high

Victoria Art Pottery (William Ferry) rare pair of Australian…

Australian Art Nouveau Vases with Waratah Motif

Victoria Art Pottery (William Ferry) rare pair of Australian Art Nouveau vases with applied waratah motif, incised 'V. A. P.' in triangle mark, 26 cm high

William Ferry (act. circa 1879-1921). A glazed slip cast…

Glazed mythical figure by William Ferry

William Ferry (act. circa 1879-1921). A glazed slip cast earthenware mythical figure circa 1905, 20 cm high

V.A.P. (Victoria Art Pottery), rare pair of mantel vases by…

Rare V.A.P. Mantel Vases by William Ferry (Pair)

V.A.P. (Victoria Art Pottery), rare pair of mantel vases by William Ferry, incised No.I and II, 31 cm high

William Ferry (act. circa 1879-1921). A pair of slip cast…

Red Earthenware Nautilus Shells by William Ferry

William Ferry (act. circa 1879-1921). A pair of slip cast hand-finished glazed earthenware red nautilus shells, stamped WF, VAP 26 cm high, For a similar example: Kevin Fahy, Australian Art Pottery: 1900 - 1950, Casuarina Press 2004, p. 158, plate. no. 146

V.A.P. (Victoria Art Pottery) rare pottery jardiniere by…

V.A.P. (Victoria Art Pottery) rare pottery jardiniere by William Ferry with face mask gargoyle handles, glazed in green and yellow with pink interior, late 19th century, impressed mark "Victoria Art Pottery, W.F.", 19.5 cm high, 29 cm wide

V.A.P. (Victoria Art Pottery) green glazed mantel vase by…

Green Glazed V.A.P. Mantel Vase by William Ferry

V.A.P. (Victoria Art Pottery) green glazed mantel vase by William Ferry, triangular factory mark 'V.A.P., 27 cm high

Victoria Art pottery jardiniere. Ruffle lipped, green and brown…

Green and Brown Jardiniere by Victoria Art Pottery

Victoria Art pottery jardiniere. Ruffle lipped, green and brown tones. Incised '86' and 'WF' (William Ferry) to base, height 18 cm

V.A.P. (Victoria Art Pottery), William Ferry pottery vase,…

William Ferry V.A.P. Pottery Vase - 13.5cm

V.A.P. (Victoria Art Pottery), William Ferry pottery vase, impressed 'W.F. V.A.P.', 13.5 cm high

Victoria Art Pottery (V.A.P.) tall red and yellow glazed vase…

V.A.P. Red and Yellow Glazed Vase by William Ferry

Victoria Art Pottery (V.A.P.) tall red and yellow glazed vase by William Ferry, late 19th century, stamped 'Victoria Art Pottery, W.F.', 26.5 cm high

A large jardiniere by William Ferry, all faults

Flawed Ferry Jardiniere

A large jardiniere by William Ferry, all faults

V.A.P. (Victorian Art Pottery) green and brown glazed vase with…

V.A.P. (Victorian Art Pottery) green and brown glazed vase with yellow interior, by William Ferry, 19th/20th century, stamped "V.A.P. W.F.", 13.5 cm high

Victoria Art Pottery (V.A.P.) yellow glazed vase by William…

Yellow Glazed Vase by William Ferry, Victoria Art Pottery

Victoria Art Pottery (V.A.P.) yellow glazed vase by William Ferry, late 19th century, stamped 'Victoria Art Pottery, W.F.', a??14 cm high, 14 cm wide