PRINTED CROWNED PUCE MARK, IMPRESSED 15C5 OR 15C7, PAINTED H AND GILT D, PATTERN NO. W3066, RETAILER'S MARK FOR DAVIS COLLAMORE AND CO., NEW YORK, SIGNED R. SEBRIGHT, DATED CYPHERS FOR 1926

Richard Sebright (b. 1868, d. 1951) is recorded at Royal Worcester as one of the 'finest fruit painter of any period'. He was also a master painter and exhibited water colours at the Royal Academy. He painstakingly painted from nature and refused to simplify his techniques even when tempted by greater pay. He was a very religious man and would not compromise his ideal.

This lot is accompanied by a letter from Henry Sandon, curator. at the Worcester Royal Porcelain Co. Ltd., dated 21st November, 1968.