ARCHIBALD KNOX LIBERTY COMPTON 'OLAF' TERRACOTTA POT ( sold )
A rare and beautiful, early 20th century, large terracotta 'Olaf' pot. Designed by Archibald Knox, manufactured by Compton potteries and retailed by Liberty. In excellent condition, incised Liberty stamp.
This design featured in Liberty And Co's 'Yule Tide Gifts' catalogue in 1903-4 and shown in the company's landmark exhibition 'Modern Celtic Art' at the Grafton Galleries in Bond street, London in March 1904.
For reference and further reading please see ' Archibold Knox And Mary Seaton Watts, Modern Celtic Art Garden Pottery By Veronica Franklin Gould'