Fairyland Lustre. Most often known for classic design and Wedgwood blue in Jasperware, Wedgwood departed from its subdued colors with the creation of a completely innovative design aesthetic known as Fairyland lustre wares. To combat difficult financial times in the wake of the First World War, Wedgwood targeted the luxury and elite market with fanciful scenes and bright colors.
Below are some examples and price guides of Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre wares including an “Elves on a Bridge” plate and a “Torches” vase.
Wedgwood “Elves on a Bridge” Plate,
England, c. 1925,
circular plate with edge to edge decoration in polychrome enamels and gilding, printed mark, dia. 10 5/8 in.
Sold for US$4,080 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022
A LARGE WEDGWOOD ‘TEMPLE ON A ROCK’ VASE AND COVER
CIRCA 1925, PRINTED AND GILT WEDGWOOD / ENGLAND MARK AND INCISED 2046
Together with a carved wooden stand
20 ¼ in. (51.5 cm.) high overall
Sold for GBP 25,000 at Christie’s in 2021
Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood Porcelain “Torches” Vase
Design pattern Z4968, 1920s
Of cylindrical form with a slightly flared mouth and flared foot, decorated with a fantastical scene, including a castle in the distance reached by cascading steps, illuminated by torches, heightened with gilt, signed with company stamp marks and model number. Height 11 3/8 inches.
Sold for $5,040 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyal in 2022
WEDGWOOD FAIRYLAND FAIRY GONDOLA FLAME LUSTRE CHALICE
A beautiful hand painted Fairyland Lustre porcelain Chalice Bowl ‘Fairy Gondola’, circa 1920s, designed by daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood. The circular bowl raised on circular foot and knop, printed and painted in colors and highlighted with gilding, the exterior decorated on the exterior with Twyford Garlands pattern against a flame background. The interior of the bowl is decorated with a variation of Fairy Gondola against a flame background. Base is marked with the Wedgewood mark, numbered Z3360A and bears the 1982 Institute of Fine Art W.S.N.Y Paper label.
Sold for US$11,500 at Kotler Galleries & Auctioneers in 2023
A FINE EARLY 20TH CENTURY WEDGWOOD FAIRYLAND LUSTRE DISH DESIGNED BY DAISY MAKEIG-JONES of large size brightly coloured with fairies, nymphs and animals playing amongst a tree lined landscape – stamped Wedgwood, made in England (33cm diameter )
Sold for £3,000 at Hutchinson Scott Auctioneers in 2023