Sale 7383
London, South Kensington
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24 October 1996
Price realised
GBP 437
Estimate
A Royal Worcester circular bowl painted by Kitty Blake, the interior with blackberries, Autumn leaves and blossom, the exterior with two lesser sprays, signed, between sprayed gilt sections, with a short tapering foot and waved rim, puce mark, date code for 1928 -- 18.5cm. diam. See illustration
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