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The Pottery of Gwen Watson — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

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, the figurative shell shaped earthenware spill vase set upon an elaborate base of swimming mermaid and fishes above rolling waves all glazed in sea foam green, painted signature to base, 20 cm width, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a female earthenware sculptural bust depicted as an Atlantic beauty displayed in an elaborate coiled headdress fashioned in an Art Nouveau manner, all glazed in a faux verdigris finish, incised signature to verso, 26.5 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a substantial two piece garden earthenware garniture comprising a figurative orb sculpted in high relief displaying above a mermaid admiring her hair with applied botanical motifs below all raised above a triangular base of a frog trio and glazed deep sea green, painted signature to verso, 72 cm total height, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a spherical bulbous earthenware vase depicting a Chinoiserie style scene of ducks and bamboo in white paste on an ombre blue ground, incised signature to base, 16.5 cm diameter, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, the small bulbous earthenware footed bowl with domed cover displays a low relief scene to the exterior of dancing wood nymphs and with further flourishes in white paste throughout all on a cornflower blue ground, incised signature to base. Height 18.5 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, an earthenware Chinoiserie hexagonal lidded vase, with tapered conical base rising to a waisted neck with a domed cover and finial, decorated in white paste depicting prunus and swags throughout on an ombre blue ground, incised signature to base. Height 36 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, the tall earthenware ovoid ewer on footed base with helmut spout and with applied paste decoration on an ombre green ground, incised signature to base and with further pottery impression Arneis. Height 37 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a group of two bisque ceramic cylindrical white glazed and pierced vases, the first of tall scale with gilt rim and base, the other shorter and raised on a shaped base, incised signature to base. Height 18 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a bulbous earthenware jardiniere with domed cover and finial decorated throughout with a scene of parrots amongst blossoming branches in cobalt blue on a white ground, incised signatures to base, 22 cm, signed G.G. Gidwyns gallery
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Gwen Watson, the small earthenware deep sided bowl with beaded rim decorated with repeat floral motifs in blue on a white ground, painted signature to base, 15 cm diameter, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a three piece bisque ceramic suite, the central scene depicting a pair of young lovers set upon a floral bocage stage, combined with two corresponding garniture depicting a young man and a young woman respectively each against a floral bocage background, incised signature, the largest. Height 33 cm, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, the cylindrical earthenware vase set within a relief framework of gum branches with a family of koalas cast amongst the foliage with glazed decoration in grey, lilac and blue to a reserve of white, painted signature to base. Height 27 cm signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a suite of three earthenware Chinoiserie styled tableware items, including a demitasse and saucer in rose pink, and a pair of small segmented bowls of pale blue and green respectively all with an applied paste decoration in white of floral motifs, incised signature to base, the bowls each 15 cm diameter, signed G.G.
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Gwen Watson, a hand painted silk organza scarf displaying a pair of possums set amongst gum nuts with hand knotted fringe to each end, hand painted signature and included with a beaded hair garniture, the scarf 24 x 146 cm, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, a malachite and jade set pendant necklace with silver fittings throughout, strung with barrel beads the circular pendant with three beaded lengths below, incised signature verso, signed G. Watson
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Gwen Watson, an arts and craft style silver brooch fashioned as a stylised phoenix with outstretched pierced wings set centrally with a crystal opal and with a further four opal settings attached, incised signature verso, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, a group of two silver brooches, the first a stylised phoenix with stone set attachment, the second a floral spray with triple stone setting, incised signature verso, circa 1970 signed G.W. G. Watson
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Gwen Watson, a charming silver brooch displaying a central mermaid roundel stone set above and below in an arts and craft manner, incised signature to verso, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, circa 1970, a modernist styled silver and enamelled set brooch depicting the profile of Cleopatra in full headdress with serpent embellishments, incised signature to verso, signed G. Watson
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Gwen Watson, a group of three silver and stone set brooches, the first depicting a mermaid in profile with fishes, the second an encircling dragon and thirdly a stylised heart shape with central miniature portrait set behind glass, painted and incised signatures to verso, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, a silver necklace fashioned as a fine arc featuring a pair of stone set floral embellishments all suspended by fine chain, incised signature to verso (some loss), signed G.W., S.T.G.
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Gwen Watson, a group of three abstract designed silver and stone brooches, the first of circular form and with enamelled application, the second featuring floral claw setting with attached faux pearls and thirdly displaying a stylised floral and vine framework, incised signatures to verso, signed G.W., S.T.G.
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Gwen Watson, a group of three silver and stone set rings, the first displaying a floral spray, the second an encircling dragon and thirdly an abstracted scroll claw setting, incised signatures to verso, signed G.W., S.T.G.
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Gwen Watson, a group of three gold plated rings, firstly a bold foliate surround set with two crystal opals and further faux pearls, secondly a modernist design set with six faux pearls and thirdly a scrolled surround set with two carnelian stones, incised signatures to verso (some loss to opal set ring), signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, a group of four silver and stone set rings, firstly a lozenge shape with faux pearls, two small claw set with individual attachments, a classic oval setting and included with a silver bulls head motif and finally a simple silver incised band, incised signatures to verso, signed G.W., S.T.G.
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Gwen Watson, circa 1962, a rectangular painted wooden architectural panel, applied with seven earthenware cartouches, the central depicting cupid and a lover, the others of entwined figures in classically inspired scenes, gilt on a dark brown ground, painted signature, 31 x 184 cm, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, circa 1962, a rectangular painted wooden architectural panel, applied with four earthenware cartouches depicting entwined figures in classically inspired scenes, gilt on a dark brown ground, painted signature, 25 x 145 cm, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, circa 1962, a rectangular painted wooden architectural panel, applied with seven earthenware cartouches depicting entwined figures in classically inspired scenes, gilt on a dark brown ground, painted signature, 13 x 184.5 cm, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson, circa 1962, a rectangular painted wooden architectural panel, applied with five earthenware cartouches, the central depicting Leda and the swan, the others of entwined figures in classically inspired scenes, gilt on a dark brown ground, painted signature, 31 x 184 cm, signed G.W.
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Gwen Watson athree sectional wall mirror, mounted with a relief modelled earthenware figural crest depicting putti frolicking, against a floral background, gilt highlights to the whole, 93 x 131 cm.
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