Other top lots in this small gathering included a Lotus jug in the Orange Trees and House pattern at £1450; an 8in (17cm) high vase in the Blue Chintz pattern that fetched £1000 and a 27-piece tea service in one of the most common designs, the Crocus pattern, which sold together with two similarly decorated mugs for a double estimate £2000.
Abstract patterns dominate Cliff sales
UK: FURTHER evidence that it is the strong abstract designs that are most popular in the Clarice Cliff market could be seen last week at Bonhams & Brooks (15/10 per cent buyer’s premium) on June 12. Leading their 104-lot sale at £3600 was an 11-piece coffee service decorated in the Mondrian pattern while the preceding lot – two coffee cans and saucers decorated in the sought after Football pattern – easily left behind a modest £200-300 estimate to sell for £1150.
