Clarice Cliff Bizarre 1st Edition Biarritz Plate designed by Gordon Forsyth c1934 (Sold)

A superb Clarice Cliff Biarritz shape dinner plate by Gordon Forsyth. A lovely design of scrolling feathers hand painted in blue and pink on a pale blue ground. Framed by a chevron border of blue and mauve dashes. In excellent condition - no chips, cracks or restoration and showing little sign of wear or use. Rare to find, especially in such good order. Printed Gordon Forsyth signature with First Edition 1934 Produced in Bizarre by Clarice Cliff and Biarritz shape registration number (7)84849. Width 26.3cm (10.35in), depth 21.2cm (8.3in)

Gordon Forsyth (1879-1952) had a huge influence on the standards and achievements of the British ceramics industry in the interwar years. He trained at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen and then London’s Royal College of Art, became Art Director at Minton Hollins and then Pilkington's where he worked on their lustre wares. He later worked alongside Susie Cooper on Gloria Lustre for Gray’s Pottery. His most influential appointment was that of Superintendent of Art Instruction for Stoke-on-Trent City Art Schools in the 1920's.