Daisy Makeig-jones Wedgwood Butterfly Lustre Bowl, Pattern Z4832, England, C.1915

A fine and early example of Wedgwood’s Butterfly Lustre bowl, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones around 1915. The exterior displays a mother-of-pearl lustre glaze, hand-painted with richly gilded pastel butterflies, each individually highlighted with underglaze polychrome painting. The interior features a vivid orange lustre, mottled crimson ground, and a central medallion with butterflies in an oriental-inspired arrangement. The combination of these lustre colours and the detailed butterfly motifs, which Makeig-Jones adapted from historic Wedgwood designs, makes each bowl unique. Early production pieces, such as this, are especially sought after for their artistic complexity.                                                                                                                    The Butterfly Lustre range was produced from 1914 to 1929 and became the second most desirable Wedgwood lustre pattern of its period, surpassed only by the famous Dragon Lustre. This bowl is in excellent original condition, with no damage or restoration, and the lustre and gilding remain crisp and fresh.                                                                                                                             Marked Wedgwood, England, Z4832 to the base. Condition: this bowl is in excellent original condition, with no damage or restoration, and the lustre and gilding remain crisp and fresh.                                                                                             Reflections may appear in the images — these are not flaws in the item, but rather visual effects caused by the lustre glaze. Slight distortions or highlights are a natural result of its iridescent surface.  Size: Height 7.5 cm, diameter 16 cm. The stand is not included in the sale Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance