Lovesick Pierrot
Pierrot is a stock character of the Commedia dell’Arte who became well known for his improvised performances as the Italian comedy spread across Europe in
Richard Garbe (1876-1957)
The solar eclipse on August 21st had us casting around the WMODA collection for astronomical connections. This striking Royal Doulton flask in the Art Deco
A Tale of Two Vases
By Louise Irvine The world’s largest Doulton vase is on display at WMODA. It stands 6 feet 4 inches tall and was commissioned by the
Chihuly Chandeliers
The centerpiece of the Chihuly exhibition and WMODA fund-raising event in the Hamptons on August 20th is this spectacular Turquoise Frost chandelier which hung originally
Pictures in Pottery
One of the most popular artworks at WMODA is Sympathy by the Minton pottery, which depicts a little girl being comforted by her dog as
Proud as a Peacock
This gorgeous porcelain peacock by Nymphenburg is one of the latest acquisitions at WMODA. In the late 19th century, the peacock became an icon of
A Passion for Porcelain
The incredible Farin collection of European porcelain is now at WMODA and highlights will be going on display over the next few months. During our
A Golden Opportunity
Mistress Ford plaque The WMODA archive features original artwork and other fascinating source material for research into ceramic art so let us know if you
Man or Mouse?
When mice invaded Doulton’s Lambeth studio, sculptor George Tinworth didn’t trap them as normal. Instead he watched their antics and visualized them in human situations.