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From her triangular teacup handles to the distinctive conical form of her sugar casters, she looked again to Art Deco, and its fascination with the geometric rhetoric of Cubist art. Conical, coffee cup and saucer, designed by Clarice Cliff, manufactured by Newport Pottery Co. Ltd, 1929 – 31, UK.

Aug 25, 2020 · Cliff dominated the ceramics market of the 1930s with her brilliant combination of the bold geometry of the Art Deco movement and the defined, saturated colors associated with DeStijl masters like Theo van Doesburg or Piet Mondrian.

We are dealers in Clarice Cliff Pottery from the Art Deco era (1920s and 1930s). Items primarily from the Bizarre, Fantasque, Applique, Inspiration, Latona and other similar ranges. We also offer FREE VALUATIONS if you have Clarice Cliff items to sell.

Jan 17, 2020 · Large Bizarre By Clarice Cliff, Art Deco, Geometric Pattern “Lotus JUG”, Single-Handled, Hand Painted, Newport Pottery England, late 20s-mid 30s – photo by Ruby Lane. In 1927, Cliff was given her own studio in recognition of her range of skills.

Dec 28, 2016 · She created colorful Art Deco designs which included ceramic vases, cruets, mugs, pitchers, and sifters that she made from the 1920’s until the mid 1930’s for Newport Pottery. She is best known for her “Bizarre” line that was launched in 1928.

May 14, 2012 · In terms of shape, Cliff is most commonly known for strong Art-Deco forms that include cone-like salt and pepper pots and angular tea sets such as the famous ‘Conical’ and ‘Bonjour’ designs. There are less geometric shapes in the Cliff range which take a more practiced eye to spot, such as vases and plates, but bold, stylised artwork is ...

Often referred to as Original Bizarre by collectors, this meant a range of designs rather than one specific pattern but all typically with thickly applied bright colourways and geometric shapes. This wonderful jug has a bold pattern of orange, black, yellow, green and white.

Jun 7, 2022 · Cliff’s pottery is celebrated for its bold and colorful Art Deco designs. Though it has remained coveted by collectors today, the 2021 biopic, The Colour Room , starring Phoebe Dynevor as Cliff, brought the artist and her work back into the spotlight.

Nov 5, 2023 · Her stylized Egyptian and Art Deco ceramic designs became a hit with buyers. Clarice Cliff's pottery became known as “Bizarre Ware” – because of her use of vivid colors, bold patterns and the innovative shapes she created in her ceramic dishware.