Clarice Cliff Original Bizarre Miniature Vase – Rare Salesman’s Sample c.1929

This wonderful miniature Clarice Cliff vase is a striking example of the innovative and colourful pottery that helped establish Clarice Cliff as one of Britain’s most celebrated Art Deco designers.

Dating to circa 1929, the vase features decoration in the Original Bizarre style, with bold geometric shapes, sweeping lines and contrasting blocks of deep blue, vibrant green, rich orange and soft cream. The hand-painted design wraps around the rounded body, creating an attractive composition that captures the energy and originality of Clarice Cliff’s early work.

Standing at just 6.5cm in height, this charming miniature has been identified as a salesman’s sample, making it a particularly unusual piece. Its small proportions retain all the character of a full-sized decorative vase, with a beautifully rounded body, narrow neck and gently flared rim.

Of particular interest is the distinctive gold backstamp, which adds another appealing feature for collectors of early Clarice Cliff pottery.

The late 1920s marked an important period in Clarice Cliff’s career, when her bold and experimental Bizarre designs began challenging conventional approaches to British pottery. Pieces from this period remain highly sought after for their distinctive decoration and their significance within the development of Art Deco ceramics.

With its miniature proportions, striking Original Bizarre decoration and unusual gold backstamp, this delightful vase represents an exciting opportunity for collectors seeking something a little different.

A wonderful display piece and an attractive addition to any collection of Clarice Cliff, Bizarre ware or British Art Deco pottery.

Product Details

• Designer: Clarice Cliff

• Manufacturer: Newport Pottery, England

• Range: Original Bizarre

• Item: Miniature Vase / Salesman’s Sample (as described)

• Date: Circa 1929

• Height: 6.5cm

• Period: Art Deco

• Material: Hand-painted glazed earthenware

• Decoration: Geometric design in orange, blue, green and cream

• Backstamp: Distinctive gold Clarice Cliff backstamp

• Origin: England

• Collectability: Unusual miniature example of early Bizarre ware