Lot 25 – This large collection of Wedgwood Florentine dinnerware and tea ware sold for £1600 at our March 2020 Two Day Auction of Rare 20th Century British Pottery, collectors items, jewellery, & antiques.
We sell many different Wedgwood pottery items at auction. Get in touch if you are looking for something in particular or if you are looking to sell at auction.
An important and pioneering figure of the Industrial Revolution, Josiah Wedgwood’s name and legacy continues to live on and is synonymous with the region of Stoke-on-Trent. Since the Wedgwood factory’s inception all the way back in 1759, founded by Josiah himself, there has been a rising desirability for the work of artists employed by the factory, especially from the mid-century modern movement to the present day.
Lot 1080 – A large Wedgwood ”The Boat Race” fruit bowl by Eric Ravilious. Produced in 1975 from the original design by Ravilious in 1938, limited edition 52/200. Sold for £550 at our November 2019 Rare 20th Century British Pottery, Antique Auction.
The Wedgwood factory employed some of the great artists. Names to look out for include Alan Best, Arnold Machin, Clare Leighton, Edward Bawden, Eric Owen, Eric Ravilious, Erling B. Olsen, John Skeaping, Laurence Whistler, Norman Makinson, Norman Wilson, Richard Guyatt, Robert Goodden, Tom Harper and Victor Skellern.
(From left to right): Lot 681 – A Wedgwood John Skeaping polar bear in a cane colour, sold for £170 at our February 2017 Rare 20th century Pottery, Antique, Collectors and Fine Art Auction. Lot 548 – A Wedgwood John Skeaping polar bear in a celadon glaze, sold for £200 at our June 2017 Antique, Rare Pottery and Fine Art Sale. Lot 1071 – A Wedgwood John Skeaping polar bear in a cream colour, sold for £180 at our November 2019 Rare 20th Century British Pottery, Antique Auction.
Lot 737 – Wedgwood Jasperware Black Basalt and white chess pieces designed by Arnold Machin, sold for £200 at our March 2020 Two Day Auction of Rare 20th Century British Pottery, collectors items, jewellery, & antiques.
Sir Arthur Brian was the first non-family Managing Director at Wedgwood, from 1967-1986, and was an excellent talent spotter for the firm. He employed the services of Elwyn James and Michael Dillon as they left art college. Frank Brookes, David Puxley, John Dermer, Glenys Barton are other distinguished names who produced at the Barlaston factory under Sir Arthur Bryan’s leadership.
Lot 760 – A boxed limited-edition Wedgwood Jasperware Urn, and Lot 805 – A large Wedgwood Jasperware Portland vase in teal, both sold individually for £460 at our March 2020 Two Day Auction of Rare 20th Century British Pottery, collectors items, jewellery, & antiques.
William Evans, Jon French, Dale Bowen, Gary Derricott, Paul Harper and Michael Hughes are accomplished modern artists and craftsmen who spent most of their working lives at the Wedgwood factory. They all eventually went on to become Master Craftspeople, demonstrating their skills at the Wedgwood Barlaston Visitors Centre and exhibiting for the company across the world. Thanks to the foresight of the management of Graham Whitehead, and following him Lis Fielding, these artists were encouraged to be free to produce experimental and unique items to be sold also within the Visitors Centre. Many of these artists and craftspeople are alive and well, and their work is increasingly sought after.
Lot 806 – A Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Malfery jar, sold for £320 at our March 2020 Two Day Auction of Rare 20th Century British Pottery, collectors items, jewellery, & antiques.
Lot 669 – A Wedgwood green and grey ribbed studio vase by Norman Wilson, sold for £550 at our November 2018 Antique, Rare Pottery and Fine Art Sale, and Lot 722 – A Wedgwood Arnold Machin model “Country Lovers”, sold for £600 at our March 2020 Two Day Auction of Rare 20th Century British Pottery, collectors items, jewellery, & antiques.
We have a large collection of Wedgwood pieces coming up for sale at auction later this year in November 2020 from a deceased estate of a well-known Wedgwood collector. Featuring many rare and collectable pieces, this is going to be a great auction for Wedgwood collectors and for those wishing to sell Wedgwood too. Watch this space as we will be releasing more information soon.
Selling Wedgwood at Auction
If you have Wedgwood pieces you’re looking to sell, their pieces consistently perform well at auction and our staff is well-placed to provide valuations and advice on selling your items. Call 01782 638100 or emailenquiries@potteriesauctions.com to book a valuation appointment to attend one of our Tuesday valuation days. We also provide valuations via WhatsApp, simply send some clear photographs of your items via the app to 07864 667940. Additionally, we can send you links to our catalogues via WhatsApp–message the above number via the app and ask to receive our catalogues. Make sure you are subscribed to our email newsletters, too!