William De Morgan
British · 1839–1917 · Painter
William Frend De Morgan was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A lifelong friend of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass and furniture for Morris & Co.… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
'Peacock' tile panelBonhams · £38,400≈ $48,457≈ €44,797Sign up to see
'Peacock' tile panelBonhams · £32,000≈ $40,381≈ €37,331Sign up to see
William De Morgan (1839-1917)Sworders · £15,500≈ $20,863≈ €18,515Sign up to see
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William Frend De Morgan was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A lifelong friend of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass and furniture for Morris & Co. from 1863 to 1872. His tiles often recall medieval or Islamic design patterns. He applied innovative glazes and firing techniques. Galleons and fish were common motifs, as were "fantastical" birds and animals. Many of De Morgan's tiles were designed to create intricate patterns when several were laid together.
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Arts and Crafts movement
Also known as William de Morgan, William Frend de Morgan
Works in museum collections
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Metropolitan Museum of Art ↗
CC0 · William De Morgan, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) — Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art ↗
CC0 · William De Morgan, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) — Metropolitan Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art ↗
CC0 · William Frend De Morgan, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) — Cleveland Museum of Art
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