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Tobacco Jar, by Keith Murray for Wedgwood, circa 1930
$3,400per set
£2,575.49per set
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CHF 2,797.03per set
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NOK 35,611.47per set
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About the Item
One of Murray's particularly successful designs, the Tobacco Jar stands as a testament to the singular beauty of line and form, with no need for additional decoration. This example is in Bronze Basalt, an unsual form of pottery, which was made by Wedgwood from time to time. During this period, it is thought that it was used only for special orders, which would explain the low number of examples seen.
Keith Murray, a renowned figure in the Art Deco movement, made significant contributions to design during the early to mid-20th century. Born in New Zealand in 1892, Murray moved to England to study architecture at the Architectural Association School in London. His background in architecture heavily influenced his design philosophy, which emphasized clean lines, geometric forms, and functional beauty.
Murray initially worked as an architect, but his career took a pivotal turn when he began designing ceramics and glassware for renowned British companies. His work for Wedgwood, one of the most prestigious ceramics manufacturers, brought him widespread acclaim. Murray's designs for Wedgwood are characterized by their simplicity and elegance. He favored monochromatic glazes and unadorned forms, allowing the shape and material of each piece to take center stage. His ceramics often featured subtle, incised lines and geometric patterns, reflecting the modernist influences of the Art Deco movement.
In addition to ceramics, Murray designed glassware for Stevens & Williams, a leading glass manufacturer. His glass designs echoed the same principles of simplicity and refinement seen in his ceramics. Using clear and colored glass, Murray created vases, bowls, and other decorative items that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Murray’s design ethos extended beyond individual pieces to encompass entire collections, which were often showcased in prominent exhibitions. His work was featured in the British Pavilion at the Paris International Exhibition in 1937, where he received significant recognition for his contributions to modern design.
Keith Murray’s influence on Art Deco design is evident in his ability to blend modernist principles with a timeless elegance. His work has left a lasting legacy, influencing subsequent generations of designers. Today, his pieces are highly prized by collectors and can be found in major museums and private collections around the world. Murray’s dedication to simplicity, functionality, and beauty remains a hallmark of his enduring impact on the world of design.
- Creator:Wedgwood (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Stoneware,Turned
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1930
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Melbourne, AU
- Reference Number:Seller: 60281stDibs: LU3151340125522
Wedgwood
Arguably the most celebrated of all English ceramics makers, Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by potter Josiah Wedgwood (1730–95) in Staffordshire, which was home at one time to hundreds of pottery workshops. The company is famed for its Jasperware — molded neoclassical stoneware vases, plates and other pieces inspired by ancient cameo glass, featuring white figures, scenes and decorative elements set in relief on a matte-colored background. The best-known background hue is light blue, but Wedgwood’s iconic silhouettes also appear on green, lilac, yellow, black and even white grounds. Some antique Wedgwood dinnerware pieces and other items feature three or more colors.
The Wedgwood firm first came to prominence for its tableware, which quickly gained favor in aristocratic households throughout Britain and Europe. In 1765, Wedgwood was commissioned to create a cream-colored earthenware service for Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The queen was so thrilled with her new china that Wedgwood was given permission to call himself “Potter to Her Majesty,” and the decorative style became known as Queen’s Ware.
Not to be outdone, Catherine the Great of Russia commissioned her own set of Wedgwood china in 1773. Nearly 200 years later, the firm created a 1,200-piece service for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In recent years, leading designers including Jasper Conran and Vera Wang have collaborated with Wedgwood — in the tradition of such distinguished 18th-century artists such as the painter George Stubbs and metalsmith Matthew Boulton.
From plates and other dinnerware to decorative items like urns, cachepots and candlesticks, Wedgwood designs lend a traditional air to Anglophile interiors. And even if you have to make your own tea, you may find it comforting to sip it from a delicate cup that was manufactured in the same Stoke-on-Trent kiln that produced Her Majesty’s tea service. Be sure to keep your pinky raised.
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