- 170
Queen Elizabeth II
Estimate
120 - 180 GBP
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Description
- Coronation Commemorative Mug Designed by Richard Guyatt for Wedgwood
- dated 1953
- pottery
- height: 10cm., 4in.
the interior rim printed 'GOD SAVE THE QUEEN', the underside printed 'TO COMMEMORATE THE/ Coronation/ OF HER MAJESTY/ QUEEN ELIZABETH II/ 1953/ WEDGWOOD/ MADE IN ENGLAND/ DESIGNED BY RICHARD GUYATT
Condition
The underside of the footrim with a shallow slither chip, partially visible from the side of the mug.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Professor Richard Guyatt (1914–2007) was one of the foremost graphic designers of the 20th century. Asides from designing work for Wedgwood he was a professor at the Royal College of Art and then Rector there from 1978 until 1981. Interestingly, before the Coronation, he co-designed the Lion and the Unicorn Pavilion for the Festival of Britain in 1951. Part of this site, on London’s Southbank, was used for the construction of The National Theatre, a project of great importance to Laurence.