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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:130
Sale Title:The Pottery of Gwen WatsonLots with images:126
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:118
Date:3-Mar-2011
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Gwen Watson, a pierced earthenware lamp base, with a cylindrical central section moulded with mask heads, flanked by pierced handles, the lower section with stylised foliate pierced decoration, in colours of powder blue and iridescent gold, incised signature G.G. Height 27.5 cm
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware ewer glazed in varying shades of green, moulded and applied with marine motifs, the shaped spout and loop handled in the form of a fish's tail, the whole supported on a base modelled as two sea creatures, incised signature. Height 36.5 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware comport with a pale blue and cream glaze, the compressed ovoid bowl moulded with shells and starfish, above a pierced cylindrical base with applied penguins, painted signature, (repaired firing crack to base). Height 21 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware comport, the bowl modelled as an opening water lily bloom, raised on supports modelled as three frogs, in naturalistic tones, incised signature. Height 17 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware bottle vase glazed in varying shades of green, the ovoid body centred by a vitrified enamel plaque depicting a gallant in profile, rising to a slender neck with applied sea serpent motifs included with a corresponding circular base with pierced and scrolled rim, painted signature. Height 38.5 cm, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware sculpture glazed in shades of green, modelled as the mythical figure, Pan, holding aloft a basket of grapes, incised signature. Height 35 cm, signed G. Watson
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Gwen Watson, a figural earthenware two piece lamp base glazed in varying tones of green and gold, depicting a couple surrounded by cherubs, within a floral surround, raised on a separate base, painted signature, together with a brocade shade hand made by Gwen Watson. Height 31 cm, excluding the light fitting and shade, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, a cylindrical earthenware vase, surmounted by a ring tail possum, the body applied with eucalyptus branches, incised signature. Height 25 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a glazed earthenware bust of Cleopatra, modelled with an Egyptian headdress, surmounted by serpents, painted signature. Height 34 cm, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware bowl glazed with varying shades of green, with a shallow body surmounted by an applied lizard, raised on a naturalistic base, incised signature, 27 cm wide, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a flattened cylindrical earthenware vase, painted and moulded with Persian inspired motifs, the upper section with a pierced border interspersed with Persian mask heads, the body painted and incised with floral decoration, painted signature. Height 27.5 cm, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, a green glazed earthenware sculpture depicting a maiden, modelled with her upper torso, wearing an elaborate headdress entwined with foliage and roses, the separate base modelled with writhing dragons, painted and incised signatures. Height 47 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, three hand painted ceramic tiles, mounted in a wooden surround, depicting swimming mermaids and seahorses, painted signature, 25 x 80 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, two glazed earthenware models of cats, the larger with a blue collar and bell, the smaller with a pink collar, painted and incised signature, the largest. Height 29 cm, signed G. Watson
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware lamp, modelled with a scene depicting frollicking satyrs and goats, before a pierced background showing a forest scene, with a green glass backing (hairline), painted signature, 30 cm wide, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware bottle vase glazed in varying shades of green, the ovoid body with moulded and incised decoration, rising to a slender neck applied with a writhing dragon included with a corresponding circular base with a relief rim of blossoms and vines, incised signature. Height 39 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, the group of two earthenware aquatic themed items, a naturalistic coral sculpture glazed white, together with a dolphin stemmed candlestick glazed in a salmon wash, painted signature to base, the coral. Height 23.5 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a figurative earthenware spill vase depicting a young shepherd resting with his hounds, above a naturalistic base of blossoming branches, incised signature to base. Height 26 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a group of earthenware canine figurines, the first a white poodle, the second a pair of Pekingese on a cushioned base, thirdly a bulbous footed vase with applied poodles to the exterior, incised signatures to base, the tallest. Height 13 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, an imposing earthenware sculptural bust depicting Bacchus, god of wine, in a life size scale all glazed in viridian green, incised signature to verso. Height 41.5 cm signed G. Watson
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Gwen Watson, a glazed earthenware bust depicting the head of a cat, naturalistically modelled, with a copper collar inset with coloured glass cabochons, painted signature. Height 23 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware vase in colours of pale blue and cream, the ovoid body applied with marine motifs and shells, the pierced base modelled as seaweed tendrils supporting the body, incised signature. Height 11.5 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a figurative earthenware tableaux depicting a group of six putti at play amongst a garland of flowers and fruit, above a shaped and scrolled base with an applied majolica glaze throughout, painted signature to base, 22 cm length. Note: according to Gwen's family, this was one of the first production pieces she created, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, an elaborate earthenware figurative five piece garniture, comprising a central setting depicting young lovers beneath a bramble archway with putti in attendance, together with two pairs of single stem candlesticks, each surmounted by a young lady and a young man interlaced with floral garlands, above shaped bases, incised signature verso, the central setting. Height 35.5 cm the candlesticks 24 cm high, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a pair earthenware figures depicting costumed poodles portrayed as troubadours, individually set upon scrolled bases, painted signature to base. Height 17 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a group of earthenware figurines, including four musical koalas, each costumed and playing individually a violin, cello, tambourine and cymbals, incised signature verso. Height 9.5 cm high
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Gwen Watson, a trio of earthenware figures depicting musical koalas wearing tuxedos, together with a further saxophonist koala, incised signatures to base. Height 14.5 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a group of two earthenware figurines, the first depicting a mouse with vegetable baskets, the other a group of rabbits raised on domed plinths, incised and painted signatures to base, the tallest. Height 17.5 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a trio of earthenware figurines, the first a musical bug sitting atop a floral stage, the second a winged mythical baby beast, the third a small bee with baskets, incised and painted signatures to base, the tallest 14 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a pair of feline earthenware character figurines, the first depicted as a maharaja in a turban and fine jewellery, the other depicted as a musketeer in a feathered hat and a dramatic cape, each with highly coloured and patterned glazes, incised signature verso, the musketeer. Height 23 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a trio of earthenware frog figurines, each dressed in a frock coat and sporting a musical instrument, individually base mounted and glazed in a multi coloured fashion, painted signature to base. Height 16.5 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a striking set of free standing earthenware bath trivets fashioned on a triangular base with high relief seahorse heads and waves emerging from the base, together with the original shell shaped soap dish all glazed in white, painted signature, the trivets each 45 cm wide. Note: this ensemble was used by Gwen Watson herself in her canterbury home, where it was fitted to her 1930s green enamel bath, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, a group of three earthenware items, the first a large blue glazed base with brambled rim, the second a small rose glazed base with pierced rim raised on clawed feet, and lastly a small green glazed centurion domed bust, incised and painted signatures to base, the largest base 25 cm diameter, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a figurative earthenware tableaux sculpted in high relief displayed in a neoclassical manner, the scene depicting Neptune and Venus embracing and raised upon a watery platform of dolphins and merman, the whole glazed black with green resist, incised signature to verso, (restoration to arm). Height 31.5 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a set of four earthenware figures, each depicting a rabbit with applied floral garnitures, incised and painted signatures to base, the tallest 12 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a charming figural three piece earthenware shadow lamp, of a central cylindrical form sculpted in high relief depicting an Australian faunal setting, the high conical cover pierced in a branch like fashion with koala finial and completed by a low set base with a gum nut garland to rim, incised and painted signatures, 53 cm total height, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, the sculptural earthenware figure depicts a sea gypsy dressed in his Bohemian finery, grasping a basket, raised on a domed base and glazed in viridian green, painted signature to base. Height 29 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a substantial cream glazed earthenware lidded vase on stand, richly decorated with applied and moulded marine motifs and swimming mermaids, raised on a separate base with supports modelled as fish, painted signature. Height 56 cm, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, a compressed ovoid earthenware vase, richly decorated to the upper section with a continuous border of grapes, vines and leaves, the lower section with a terracotta ground, incised signature, 28 cm diameter, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware figure group depicting two galahs, naturalistically modelled, raised on a pierced base, incised signature. Height 31 cm, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, a circular earthenware charger, relief moulded with a scene depicting mermaids at sea, with three gulls flying overhead, incised signature, 35 cm diameter, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a bisque ceramic figure group, depicting a mythical female figure in a forest, surrounded by flowers in bloom and toadstools, a rabbit at her feet, incised signature. Height 26 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, two earthenware Jaguar figurines, each animal modelled in a standing pose, painted and incised signature, the smaller animal with its head averted, the largest 42 cm long. Note: Gwen originally conceived of these figurines with the intention of marketing them to the Jaguar car Company, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware stand, with an iridescent bronzed glaze, the body modelled in the form of a Mandarin, seated with his legs crossed, holding a shield behind his head, raised on a pierced base, incised signature. Height 23.5 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a bisque ceramic figure group, depicting three fairies with garlands in their hair, raised on a pierced base, painted signature. Height 29 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a cylindrical glazed earthenware vase, pierced and moulded with a continuous frieze depicting dancing putti, against a pierced and incised forest background, in colours of pale blue and cream, painted signature. Height 26 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, an amusing trio of earthenware characters, a poodle, koala and mouse individually costumed, incised signature to verso, the tallest. Height 15 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a cylindrical earthenware vase on stand, the body decorated in the classical style with a bacchanalian scene depicting satyrs dancing amongst grape vines, in colours of pale blue on a deep blue ground, the separate base applied with entwined branches, incised signature. Height 26 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, the earthenware figure depicting a seal resting on rocks, with a white glaze, incised signature to base. Height 16 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a substantial pair of green glazed figural earthenware gate finials, each depicting a nymph as Summer and spring respectively, seated upon an orb and a bed of roses, above a continuous frieze of dancing putti, painted signature, the largest. Height 53 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware figural group, depicting putti at play, in an irregular circular arrangement, painted signature, 33 cm at the widest point, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a complex lidded urn and base tableaux, the Asian bronze urn being a found object set in conjunction with a series of customised earthenware additions, a high domed lid and a small oil bowl all set upon a figurative sculptural base below displaying a lady and gentleman in high relief draped in floral garlands glazed black with green resist, painted signature to verso, 56 cm total height.
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Gwen Watson, an impressive Chinoiserie styled earthenware lidded meiping vase, the footed body depicting a pair of dragons in high relief wrapping around the form above a pierced corresponding cover with further dragon finial, the whole with gilt linear details and bands throughout on a cream ground, incised signature to base. Height 44 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware figure group, depicting a whimsical scene of a winged character feeding fruit to a group of possums, raised on a naturalistic base, incised signature. Height 24.5 cm, signed G. Watson
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Gwen Watson, an ovoid earthenware vase, finely decorated with applied eucalyptus branches, gum nuts and leaves, the exterior applied with a family of Koalas, painted signature. Height 16 cm, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware figure group, depicting a gum nut fairy and two kangaroos, raised on a naturalistic base, incised signature. Height 21 cm, signed G. Watson
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Gwen Watson, a rare bronze figure of a gypsy, the standing figure holding a basket to one side, a rope held in his left hand, raised on a naturalistic base, incised signature. Height 40 cm, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, a group of two bisque ceramic figurative items, the first a square shaped stand with a faun and woody grove below, the other a candlestick displaying two young boys supporting the whole, each glazed in white with painted signatures to base, the tallest. Height 16.5 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a collection of four earthenware items the first a bird shaped bowl glazed white, the second a small bowl with hand painted ducks to the exterior, lastly a pair of stylised turtle doves, incised and painted signatures to base, the bird shaped bowl. Height 13 cm signed G. G, G.W.A
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Gwen Watson, a bombe shaped earthenware lidded urn sculpted in a neoclassical fashion, the body raised upon an ovoid base within a support of a merman, the cover displaying a high relief finial of seahorses and rider the whole glazed in pale blue, incised signature to base. Height 41 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a substantial earthenware lidded urn with a separate display plinth, the cylindrical body decorated in low relief scenes of mermaids surmounted by a domed cover with looped finial, the whole supported by a mermaid trio seated and with arms up stretched sculpted in high relief, all glazed cream and with applied copper bands, painted signature to base, (restoration to verso), 52 cm total height, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a pair of stemmed earthenware busts, depicting a young lady and a lad respectively, with traditional glazed decoration, incised signature to base, 17.5 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, an unusual Egyptian themed lidded earthenware vessel, of low bulbous base and with tall slender neck displaying a pharaoh mask to front in low relief and with further applied metal and enamelled garnitures all raised on four feet, painted signature to base. Height 31.5 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a group of three small bisque ceramic sculptural stands, two with platforms being supported by figures, one with restoration, the third of a tiered form with spiralling dragon to exterior all glazed in white with incised and painted signatures to base, the largest 21.5 cm wide, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, the group of two earthenware figurines each depict a rabbit set amongst a sprouting of toadstools, incised and painted signature to base, the tallest. Height 16 cm signed G.G.
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