Englishman William De Morgan (1839 - 1917) was at different stages of his life an artist, potter and writer. He studied at the Royal Academy and was influenced by the designs of William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones. As an artist his endeavours lay in the design of stained glass windows, and it was not until 1872 that he turned to ceramics, opening a pottery in Chelsea, London. In 1888 in partnership with others, he opened another pottery in Fulham, London. His art pottery is characterised by his use and mastery of glazes, and use of bold colours such as green, blue, yellow and red in Persian and Moorish designs. Morgan retired from the business in 1905, which had declined due to his absences abroad due to ill health, and the business closed in 1907. After his retirement Morgan became a writer and published seven novel before his death in 1917.

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Impressive William de Morgan charger painted by Charles…

Galleon Charger by Charles Passenger

Impressive William de Morgan charger painted by Charles Passenger with a galleon in full sail within a scrolling floral border in blue green and turquoise. Fulham Pottery, circa 1890. Restored. 40 cm diameter

William de Morgan (English, 1839-1917) Arts & Crafts vase, c.…

De Morgan Arts & Crafts Vase with Foliage Motif

William de Morgan (English, 1839-1917) Arts & Crafts vase, c. 1890 glazed earthenware, of bottle form, with foliage and floral motif, retains impressed mark to underside 'W de Morgan Merton Abbey', minor chips to rim, height 27 cm. Provenance: Richard…

A small lustre pare vase by William de Morgan, circa 1880, the…

William de Morgan Lustre Pare Vase

A small lustre pare vase by William de Morgan, circa 1880, the ovoid body with a narrow tapering neck, with silver lustre in the Hispano-Moresque style of flowerheads and foliage on a lemon yellow and Indian red ground, impressed and painted marks, height…

William de Morgan Pottery Iznik design vase c.1880's impressed…

Iznik Design Vase by William de Morgan Pottery

William de Morgan Pottery Iznik design vase c.1880's impressed D M Abbey mark, height 10.2 cm

William de Morgan, vase, c. 1890, decorated with fish swimming…

Fish and Plants Vase by William de Morgan

William de Morgan, vase, c. 1890, decorated with fish swimming amongst aquatic plants, impressed mark and artist's monogram to underside, height 18 cm

A William De Morgan gazelle plaque, late 19th century, marked C.…

De Morgan Gazelle Plaque, Late 19th Century

A William De Morgan gazelle plaque, late 19th century, marked C.P., 25 cm diameter

A William De Morgan double gourd shaped vase, late 19th century,…

De Morgan Double Gourd Vase, Late 19th Century

A William De Morgan double gourd shaped vase, late 19th century, marked J.H. to base, 22 cm high

A William De Morgan lustre glaze pottery stem vase, late 19th…

De Morgan Lustre Glaze Pottery Vase

A William De Morgan lustre glaze pottery stem vase, late 19th century, impressed stamp De Morgan Merton Abbey, 15 cm high

A William De Morgan Persian ruby lustre ewer, circa 1890, 37 cm…

De Morgan Persian Ruby Lustre Ewer, 1890

A William De Morgan Persian ruby lustre ewer, circa 1890, 37 cm high

William de Morgan (English, 1839-1917), five Arts & Crafts…

De Morgan Blue Poppy Tiles

William de Morgan (English, 1839-1917), five Arts & Crafts ceramic tiles, decorated with blue poppies and leaves, marked 'W. De Morgan' (5), 15 x 15 cm

De Morgan plate lustre charger/bowl, approx 41 cm diameter

De Morgan Plate Lustre Charger/Bowl - 41cm Diameter

De Morgan plate lustre charger/bowl, approx 41 cm diameter

William de Morgan charger with lustre highlights, approx 42 cm…

Lustre Charger by William de Morgan

William de Morgan charger with lustre highlights, approx 42 cm diameter