William (1834) Morris Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, Commercial artist, Wood cutter, b. 1834 - d. 1896

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  • WILLIAM MORRIS (ENGLISH, 1834-1896), 'PEACOCK AND DRAGON' WALL HANGING; DESIGNED 1878
    Apr. 16, 2025

    WILLIAM MORRIS (ENGLISH, 1834-1896), 'PEACOCK AND DRAGON' WALL HANGING; DESIGNED 1878

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    WILLIAM MORRIS (ENGLISH, 1834-1896)'PEACOCK AND DRAGON' WALL HANGING; DESIGNED 1878; EARLY-MID 20TH CENTURYWoven woollen double cloth, in blue, green, cream and russet.243cm drop, 124cm wide; excluding blue border and backing fabricProvenance:Mr. & Mrs. Curling Hunter, 9 Westbourne Terrace, London; and thence by descent

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.
    Apr. 16, 2025

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. PAIR OF 'BIRD AND VINE' PATTERN CURTAINS, CIRCA 1880 hand-loom jacquard woven woollen fabric, with later lining (2) each 258cm x 152cm Literature: Parry L. William Morris Textiles, V&A; 2013, p.225, no.39Note: A large quantity of this fabric was ordered by Edward Burne-Jones in 1880 and 1881 for his own use.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.
    Apr. 16, 2025

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.

    Est: £300 - £500

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. 'BRER RABBIT' PERIOD TEXTILE PANEL, CIRCA 1890 printed cotton, later framed and mounted 33cm x 43cm (frame size 50.5cm x 70cm) Literature: Parry L. William Morris Textiles, V&A; 2013, p. 229, pl. 45Note: This pattern was named after a character in 'Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings', published in 1882, by J. C. Harris, which was being read to Jenny and May Morris at the time.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.
    Apr. 16, 2025

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.

    Est: £600 - £800

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. 'OLIVE AND ROSE' EMBROIDERED PANEL, CIRCA 1880 coloured silks, framed 54cm x 52cm (frame size 63cm x 61cm) Literature: Mason, A. (et.al), May Morris: Arts and Crafts Designer, Thames & Hudson, 2017, p.72-73, pl. 57-58 illus.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.
    Apr. 16, 2025

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. 'DOVE AND ROSE' PATTERN HANGING, CIRCA 1879 woven silk, blue colourway, with later silk lining and border with applied hanging rings panel 176cm x 84cm (with border 199.5cm x 103cm) Literature: Parry L. William Morris Textiles, V&A; 1983, p.153, pl. 34This cloth was woven by Morris & Co. at Merton Abbey.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.
    Apr. 16, 2025

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. GROUP OF THREE ‘TULIP & ROSE’ PATTERN TEXTILE PANELS, CIRCA 1880 woven woollen 3-ply cloth, to include a large SINGLE PANEL, 237cm x 149cm; and a PAIR OF PANELS, each 224cm x 73cm (3) Literature: Parry L. William Morris Textiles, V&A; 2013, p. 210, fig. 18 illus.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (BRITISH 1834–1896)
    Mar. 19, 2025

    WILLIAM MORRIS (BRITISH 1834–1896)

    Est: £20,000 - £30,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (BRITISH 1834–1896) 'VINE AND ACANTHUS' EMBROIDERED PANEL, CIRCA 1890 coloured silks reserved on an unbleached linen ground, and lined with original printed cotton ‘Bird’ fabric by Morris & Co., later mounted and framed 169.2cm x 233cm (66 ½in x 99 ¾in) (frame size 181cm x 246cm (71 ¼in x 96 ¾in)) John and Joan Collins, Portobello Road, LondonAdrian J. Tilbrook and Dan Klein, LondonJohn Scott Collection Exhibited: The Fine Art Society, London Architect-Designers from Pugin to Voysey; The John Scott Collection , 3rd-25th June 2015, no. 84Literature: Morris & Company: Arras Tapestries, Wall-Papers, Fabrics, Furniture, Upholstery and Decoration, catalogue, circa 1910-12, p.24, where an identical design illustrated (half)Morris B. J. Victorian Embroidery: An Authoritative Guide, New York 1962, p.109Parry L. (ed.) William Morris, London 1996, p. 384The original design and cartoon for the tapestry are in the V&A; collection, accession numbers E.45-1940 and E.2472-1932Morris’ fascination with textiles was lifelong. This design is likely to have been partially inspired by the 16th century French and Flemish verdure tapestries he admired at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge in Epping Forest as a child. In 1854 he visited France and was exposed to medieval ecclesiastical designs as well as observing weaving techniques in the Parisian Gobelins Works. As was characteristic of Morris, he personally sought to understand the physical making process, reportedly picking apart pieces to ‘puzzle out the tricks of the loom’.Despite his early enthusiasm for the medium, it was not until 1877 that Morris made his first official foray into tapestry weaving with ‘Acanthus and Vine’. This venture was once more prompted by his desire to understand Arras tapestry, studying it through making. Morris accordingly set up a haute-lisse, or horizontal loom, in his Kelmscott Manor bedroom, and spent 516 hours from May-September of 1879 completing it. This was not a seamless process, Morris himself renaming the piece ‘Cabbage and Vine’ following a distortion of the Acanthus leaves during production! The finished piece remains in the collection at Kelmscott, later being transposed to embroidery form.In the decades preceding the making of ‘Acanthus and Vine’, the status of embroidery as an artform was much diminished. The craft required a minimal and shrinking skill level, comprising repetitive stitch types and designs copied from kits. The founding of the Royal School of Art Needlework in 1872 aimed to improve the reputation of secular embroidery, with William Morris as one of the principle supporting designers. Morris’ opinions towards textiles foreshadowed principles of the Arts & Crafts Society, not established for another thirty years. He supported a return to traditional techniques, reacting against the stagnant designs and garish colour palettes of contemporary pieces. In the years prior to the making of ‘Acanthus and Vine’, not only did he become sole manager and proprietor of Morris & Co., but his work was influenced firstly by the opening of the South Kensington Museum (later the V&A;) and secondly his association with dyer Thomas Wardle. The former saw him inspired by sources as various as Indian textiles and traditional crewelwork, whilst the latter enabled him to work closely with a practitioner experienced in natural vegetable dyes. In ‘Acanthus and Vine’ sweeping arches of foliage envelope thoughtfully placed pairs of birds and plump bunches of grapes, all showcasing Morris’ love of gardening and his ornithological fascination. The colours are naturalistic, and the stitches lie flat to the fabric, allowing the subject to shine, rather than the materials themselves. For Morris, design elements had to serve a purpose within the pattern, birds needing to relate to the foliage rather than being a dominating feature. Thus, this embroidery retains the realism Morris prized, and his sentiment that ornamental art should primarily remind us of ‘the outward face of the earth’.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896). 'Minstrel' Two-Tile Panel, designed circa 1865,
    Mar. 11, 2025

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896). 'Minstrel' Two-Tile Panel, designed circa 1865,

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896). 'Minstrel' Two-Tile Panel, designed circa 1865, these tiles circa 1870-1875. 14 7/8 x 8 ¾ x 1 3/8 in. (37.5 x 22 x 3.5 cm) (framed).

    Christie's
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896). Rare and Early 'Hammersmith' Rug with 'Flowerpo
    Mar. 11, 2025

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896). Rare and Early 'Hammersmith' Rug with 'Flowerpo

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896). Rare and Early 'Hammersmith' Rug with 'Flowerpot' design, circa 1878-1881. 2 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. (79.8 x 110.5 cm) (with fringe).

    Christie's
  • A Morris & Co. 'Redcar' Carpet, after a design by William Morris (1834-1896), England, Circa 1890
    Feb. 08, 2025

    A Morris & Co. 'Redcar' Carpet, after a design by William Morris (1834-1896), England, Circa 1890

    Est: $40,000 - $60,000

    approximately 187 in. x 145 in. 475 cm x 368 cm

    Sotheby's
  • A William Morris, England (1834-1894) Embroidered Silk & Timber Fire Screen
    Jan. 30, 2025

    A William Morris, England (1834-1894) Embroidered Silk & Timber Fire Screen

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    A William Morris, England (1834-1894) Embroidered Silk & Timber Fire Screen, depicting Tulip & florals in blue vase

    Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
  • WILLIAM BRIGHT MORRIS (1844-1896); watercolour, portrait study of man, signed lower right, 54 x 38cm, framed and glazed.
    Jan. 23, 2025

    WILLIAM BRIGHT MORRIS (1844-1896); watercolour, portrait study of man, signed lower right, 54 x 38cm, framed and glazed.

    Est: £40 - £60

    WILLIAM BRIGHT MORRIS (1844-1896); watercolour, portrait study of man, signed lower right, 54 x 38cm, framed and glazed.

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers
  • [FINE PRESS]. MORRIS, William (1834-1896). The Art and Craf...
    Jan. 16, 2025

    [FINE PRESS]. MORRIS, William (1834-1896). The Art and Craf...

    Est: $150 - $300

    [FINE PRESS]. MORRIS, William (1834-1896). The Art and Craft of Printing; A Note by William Morris on His Aims in Founding the Kelmscott Press… [New Rochelle, NY: The Elston Press, 1902]. 8vo. Woodcut decorations. 44; [27], [1, blank] pp. Publishers’ quarter buckram over blue boards, printed paper label on spine (spine toned, some light soiling to binding, light edgewear to boards, bookplate residue on fp., ffep. chipped at upper corner, light toning to text, a few gutters starting). Very good. FIRST EDITION THUS, ONE OF 210 COPIES PRINTED.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • William Morris (1834-1896) & Marie Morris (1862-1938) Vase with flowers
    Dec. 17, 2024

    William Morris (1834-1896) & Marie Morris (1862-1938) Vase with flowers

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    William Morris (1834-1896) & Marie Morris (1862-1938) Vase with flowers Embroidered silk Created around 1900 Frame forming a solid wood fire screen Label on back of frame 'Compo Straw Boards' Without frame H 51 x W 40 cm Framed H 98 x W 47 x D 11 cm William Morris (1834-1896) & Marie Morris (1862-1938) Vase aux fleurs Soie brodée Modèle créé vers 1900 Encadrement formant un pare-feu en bois massif Etiquette au dos du cadre 'Compo Straw Boards' Sans le cadre H 51 x L 40 cm Encadré H 98 x L 47 x P 11 cm

    Piasa
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (ENGLISH, 1834-1896); PAIR OF 'BIRDS' CURTAINS; DESIGNED IN 1878; 20TH CENTURY
    Nov. 21, 2024

    WILLIAM MORRIS (ENGLISH, 1834-1896); PAIR OF 'BIRDS' CURTAINS; DESIGNED IN 1878; 20TH CENTURY

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    WILLIAM MORRIS (ENGLISH, 1834-1896)PAIR OF 'BIRDS' CURTAINS; DESIGNED IN 1878; 20TH CENTURYWoven woollen double cloth.Each curtain; 222cm drop, 362cm wide (approximately)Provenance:Mr. & Mrs. Curling Hunter, 9, Westbourne Terrace, London, and thence by descent Literature:Linda Parry, William Morris Textiles, George Weidenfeld & Nicolson Ltd, London, 1983, p.152

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (ENGLISH, 1834-1894); 'OLIVE AND ROSE' FIRESCREEN; DESIGNED CIRCA 1880
    Nov. 21, 2024

    WILLIAM MORRIS (ENGLISH, 1834-1894); 'OLIVE AND ROSE' FIRESCREEN; DESIGNED CIRCA 1880

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    WILLIAM MORRIS (ENGLISH, 1834-1894) 'OLIVE AND ROSE' FIRESCREEN; DESIGNED CIRCA 1880; LATE 19TH CENTURYEmbroidered panel, coloured silks on silk, glazed in footed mahogany frame.Frame; 82cm high, 63cm wideSilk panel; 57cm x 57.5cmProvenance: Mr. & Mrs. Curling Hunter, 9, Westbourne Terrace, London, and thence by descent Literature:Mason/Marsh/Lister/Bain/Faurby, May Morris; Arts & Crafts Designer, Thames & Hudson/V&A Museum, 2022, p.72

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. A 'BIRD' PATTERN TEXTILE HANGING, CIRCA 1890
    Oct. 16, 2024

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. A 'BIRD' PATTERN TEXTILE HANGING, CIRCA 1890

    Est: £2,000 - £4,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. A 'BIRD' PATTERN TEXTILE HANGING CIRCA 1890 Original design circa 1877 and 1878, jacquard-woven woollen double cloth approximately 150cm long by 125cm wideProvenance:Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (1833-1898); By descent to his daughter Mrs J W Mackail (nee Margaret Burne­-Jones) (1866-1953); By descent to her daughter Clare Mackail (1896-1975); Thence by family descent. Literature: Parry, L., William Morris Textiles, V&A 2013, pp. 222-223, illus. This textile was the first hand-loom jacquard woven at Queen Square in London and later at Merton Abbey. In November 1879, Edward Burne-Jones ordered a set of bed hangings in this pattern and it is possible that this hanging may have formed part of this order.

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.
    Oct. 16, 2024

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.

    Est: £300 - £500

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. 'TULIP AND ROSE' FRAMED PANEL, CIRCA 1880 woven wool 3-ply cloth, framed 86cm x 78cm, (frame size 90.5cm x 82.5cm) Literature: Parry L. William Morris Textiles, V&A; 2013, p. 210, no. 18

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.
    Oct. 16, 2024

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.

    Est: £300 - £500

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. THREE PANELS OF 'DOVE AND ROSE' PATTERN FABRIC, CIRCA 1879 woven silk, blue colourway (3) 204cm x 108cm; 50cm x 87cm; 40cm x 87cm

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.
    Oct. 16, 2024

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. ‘THE APPLE TREE’ EMBROIDERED PANEL, CIRCA 1890 coloured silks on a linen ground, period frame 60cm x 60cm (frame size 67.2cm x 67.2cm) Literature: Parry L. William Morris Textiles, London 1998, p.28 where this design illustrated.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • William Morris, British (1834 - 1896), page from The Kelmscott Chaucer, 1896, engraving, 15 1/4"H x 10 1/2"W (sight), 21 1/2"H x 16 1/4"W (frame)
    Oct. 05, 2024

    William Morris, British (1834 - 1896), page from The Kelmscott Chaucer, 1896, engraving, 15 1/4"H x 10 1/2"W (sight), 21 1/2"H x 16 1/4"W (frame)

    Est: $250 - $350

    William Morris British, (1834 - 1896) page from The Kelmscott Chaucer, 1896 engraving The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer published by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press. Wood engraved illustrations were made after designs by Edward Burne-Jones. Border designs and large initials were designed by Morris. From the private collection of Bret Waller and Mary Lou Dooley Waller, Indianapolis, Indiana. Biography from the Archives of askART: "Meet William Morris: The Most Celebrated Designer of the Arts & Crafts Movement", by Emma Taggart on January 28, 2018, Website of My Modern Met. Elegant swirls of vines, flowers, and leaves in perfect symmetry, William Morris' iconic patterns are instantly recognizable. Designed during the 1800s, Morris' woodblock-printed wallpaper designs were revolutionary for their time, and can still be found all over the world, printed for furniture upholstery, curtains, ceramics, and even fashion accessories. But do you know the history of how they came to be? The Arts and Crafts Movement Beginning in Britain around 1880, the Arts and Crafts movement was born from the values of people concerned about the effects of industrialization on design and traditional craft. In response, architects, designers, craftsmen, and artists turned to new ways of living and working, pioneering new approaches to create decorative arts. One of the most influential figures during this time was William Morris, who actively promoted the joy of craftsmanship and the beauty of the nature. Having produced over 50 wallpaper designs throughout his career, Morris became an internationally renowned designer and manufacturer. Other creatives such as architects, painters, sculptors and designers began to take up his ideas. They began a unified art and craft approach to design, which soon spread across Europe and America, and eventually Japan, emerging as its own folk crafts movement called Mingei. Who was William Morris? Born in Walthamstow, East London in March 1834, William Morris was a poet, artist, philosopher, typographer, political theorist, and arguably the most celebrated designer of the Arts & Crafts movement. He strived to protect and revive the traditional techniques of handmade production that were being replaced by machines during the Victorian era's Industrial Revolution. Although he dabbled in embroidery, carpet-making, poetry and literature, he mastered the art of woodblock printing, and created some of the most recognizable textile patterns of the 19th century. Born into a wealthy middle-class family, Morris enjoyed a privileged childhood, as well as a sizable inheritance, meaning he would never struggle to earn his own income. He spent his childhood drawing, reading, and exploring forests and grand buildings, which triggered his fascination with natural landscapes and architecture. Having developed his own particular taste from a young age, he began to realize the only way he could have the beautiful home he wanted was if he designed every part of it himself. As he famously once said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." While studying at Oxford, Morris met his lifelong friend, architect Philip Webb. His dear friend helped him design and construct his Medieval-inspired, Neo-Gothic style family home in Bexleyheath, where he lived with his wife, Jane Morris, and his two children, Jane "Jenny" Alice Morris and Mary "May" Morris. Built in 1860, it became known as the Red House, and is now one of the most significant buildings of the Arts and Crafts era. Today, the house is owned by the National Trust and is open to visitors. A number of Morris' creative friends spent a lot of time at the Red House, including Pre-Raphaelite painters Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, who both helped him elaborately decorate the abode. While he envisioned living there for the rest of his life, Morris' perfectionism caused him to move on after only five years. Over the course of his short stay, he discovered a number problems with the property. However, he enjoyed the process so much that he decided to set up his own design company, with a desire to create affordable "art for all." Featuring swirling leaves, thieving birds, rose-filled trellises, and fruit tree branches, the designs of William Morris have a unique timeless quality. He began designing wallpapers in 1862, but their sale was delayed by several years while he experimented with printing from zinc plates. Inspired by nature, Morris' designs feature leaves, vines, and flowers that he observed in his gardens or on walks in the countryside. Rather than life-like illustrations, his drawings are subtly stylized versions. Daisy, a simple design featuring meadow flowers, was the first of Morris' wallpaper designs to go on sale in 1864. Morris had his wallpapers printed by hand, using carved, pear woodblocks loaded with natural, mineral-based dyes, and pressed down with the aid of a foot-operated weight. Each design was made by carefully lining up and printing the woodblock motifs again and again to create a seamless repeat. Morris once spoke about the precise process, saying, "Remember that a pattern is either right or wrong. It cannot be forgiven for blundering, as a picture may be which has otherwise great qualities in it. It is with a pattern as with a fortress, it is no stronger than its weakest point." He employed the printers Jeffrey & Co. to print his wallpapers up until his death in 1896, when the Merton factory took over production until the company's voluntary liquidation in 1940. Provenance: Purchased from Colin C. Smith, Modern Design, Omaha, Nebraska, February, 1997

    Ripley Auctions
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (BORN 1957) 'Urn'2000blown and applied glass, engraved 'William Morris 00'height without stand 19in (48.3cm); diameter 12in (30.5cm)
    Jun. 18, 2024

    WILLIAM MORRIS (BORN 1957) 'Urn'2000blown and applied glass, engraved 'William Morris 00'height without stand 19in (48.3cm); diameter 12in (30.5cm)

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (BORN 1957) 'Urn' 2000 blown and applied glass, engraved 'William Morris 00' height without stand 19in (48.3cm); diameter 12in (30.5cm)

    Bonhams
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (BORN 1957) 'Idolito'2003blown and heat formed glass, with a metal stand, engraved 'William Morris 2003' height 7 1/4in (18.4cm); length 7 1/2in (19cm); depth 3 3/4in (9.5cm)
    Jun. 18, 2024

    WILLIAM MORRIS (BORN 1957) 'Idolito'2003blown and heat formed glass, with a metal stand, engraved 'William Morris 2003' height 7 1/4in (18.4cm); length 7 1/2in (19cm); depth 3 3/4in (9.5cm)

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (BORN 1957) 'Idolito' 2003 blown and heat formed glass, with a metal stand, engraved 'William Morris 2003' height 7 1/4in (18.4cm); length 7 1/2in (19cm); depth 3 3/4in (9.5cm)

    Bonhams
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (BORN 1957) 'Standing Stone'1985mold blown and internally decorated glass, engraved 'William Morris 1985'height 29 1/4in (74.3cm); width 18in (45.7cm); depth 6 1/2in (16.5cm)
    Jun. 18, 2024

    WILLIAM MORRIS (BORN 1957) 'Standing Stone'1985mold blown and internally decorated glass, engraved 'William Morris 1985'height 29 1/4in (74.3cm); width 18in (45.7cm); depth 6 1/2in (16.5cm)

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (BORN 1957) 'Standing Stone' 1985 mold blown and internally decorated glass, engraved 'William Morris 1985' height 29 1/4in (74.3cm); width 18in (45.7cm); depth 6 1/2in (16.5cm)

    Bonhams
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (BORN 1957) 'Petroglyph Vessel'1988blown glass, etched 'William Morris 1988'height 18 1/4in (46.4cm); length 19 in (48.3cm); depth 3 in (7.6cm)
    Jun. 18, 2024

    WILLIAM MORRIS (BORN 1957) 'Petroglyph Vessel'1988blown glass, etched 'William Morris 1988'height 18 1/4in (46.4cm); length 19 in (48.3cm); depth 3 in (7.6cm)

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (BORN 1957) 'Petroglyph Vessel' 1988 blown glass, etched 'William Morris 1988' height 18 1/4in (46.4cm); length 19 in (48.3cm); depth 3 in (7.6cm)

    Bonhams
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) 'HAMMERSMITH' CARPET, CIRCA 1883 14 ft. x 11 ft
    Jun. 07, 2024

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) 'HAMMERSMITH' CARPET, CIRCA 1883 14 ft. x 11 ft

    Est: $50,000 - $70,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) 'HAMMERSMITH' CARPET, CIRCA 1883 14 ft. x 11 ft. 1 in. (427 cm. x 338 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Attributed to William Morris (1834 - 1896), Early 19th Century, An original upholstered armchair
    Apr. 18, 2024

    Attributed to William Morris (1834 - 1896), Early 19th Century, An original upholstered armchair

    Est: £400 - £600

    Attributed to William Morris (1834 - 1896) Early 19th Century An original upholstered armchair With decorative floral inlay and original upholstery  Dimensions: 29.25 in. (H) x 20.5 in. (W) x 20.5 in. (D)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.
    Apr. 17, 2024

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.

    Est: £300 - £500

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. TWO PANELS OF 'DOVE AND ROSE' PATTERN FABRIC, CIRCA 1879 woven silk, blue colourway (2) 204cm x 108cm; 50cm x 87cm; 40cm x 87cm

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.
    Apr. 17, 2024

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. ‘THE APPLE TREE’ EMBROIDERED PANEL, CIRCA 1890 coloured silk threads, presented in a later frame 61cm x 63cm (frame size 74.5cm x 77cm) Literature: Parry L. William Morris Textiles, 1983, p. 28 where a similar design for embroidery is illustrated.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.
    Apr. 17, 2024

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO.

    Est: £1,500 - £2,500

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. 'BIRD' PATTERN PORTIERE, CIRCA 1880 jacquard woven double wool cloth, lined  180.5cm wide, 210cm drop, 222.5cm drop (including added strip) Literature: Parry L. William Morris Textiles, V&A; 2013, pp. 222-223, illus.Note: This textile, designed by Morris in 1878, was the first hand-loom jacquard woven at Queen Square in London and later at Merton Abbey. In November 1879, Edward Burne-Jones ordered a set of bed hangings in this textile. 

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (BRITISH, 1834-1896) 'Little Tree - Hammersmith' rug, circa 1900
    Dec. 05, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (BRITISH, 1834-1896) 'Little Tree - Hammersmith' rug, circa 1900

    Est: £6,000 - £8,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (BRITISH, 1834-1896) 'Little Tree - Hammersmith' rug, circa 1900 Hand-knotted wool on cotton, with stylised floral border enclosing a central panel of scrolling flowers and leaves. 264 cm x 123 cm

    Bonhams
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. GROUP OF ORIGINAL TEXTILES, CIRCA 1890 AND LATER
    Oct. 11, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. GROUP OF ORIGINAL TEXTILES, CIRCA 1890 AND LATER

    Est: £200 - £300

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. GROUP OF ORIGINAL TEXTILES, CIRCA 1890 AND LATER 'Tulip', designed Morris 1875, printed cotton, 45cm x 96.5cm; 'Cray', designed Morris 1884, printed cotton, maker's marks, 96cm x 96cm; three pieces of 'Tangley', after 1915, printed cotton, 61cm x 79cm, 30cm x 92cm and 45cm x 45cm, maker's marks; and a length of burgundy silk, 67cm x 61cm Qty: (6) Literature: Parry L. William Morris Textiles, V&A 2013, p.207, pl.9; pp.242-3, pl.63; and p.281, pl.143 Note: 'Tangley' pattern was an adaptation from an early 19th century textile design.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. THREE 'PEACOCK & DRAGON' PANELS, CIRCA 1880
    Oct. 11, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. THREE 'PEACOCK & DRAGON' PANELS, CIRCA 1880

    Est: £500 - £800

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. THREE 'PEACOCK & DRAGON' PANELS, CIRCA 1880 hand-loom jacquard woven wool (233 x 128cm; 240 x 132cm; and 216 x 157cm) Literature: Parry, Linda William Morris Textiles, V&A 2013, p.224, no.36

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. 'OLIVE AND ROSE' ARTS & CRAFTS EMBROIDERED PANEL, CIRCA 1880
    Oct. 11, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. 'OLIVE AND ROSE' ARTS & CRAFTS EMBROIDERED PANEL, CIRCA 1880

    Est: £500 - £700

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. 'OLIVE AND ROSE' ARTS & CRAFTS EMBROIDERED PANEL, CIRCA 1880 coloured silks, within a gilt frame (56.5cm x 51.5cm (frame 73cm x 68cm)) Literature: Mason, A. (et.al), May Morris: Arts and Crafts Designer, Thames & Hudson 2017, p.72-73, pl.57-58 illus.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • MAY MORRIS (1862-1938) AND WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) COLLECTION OF LETTERS
    Oct. 11, 2023

    MAY MORRIS (1862-1938) AND WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) COLLECTION OF LETTERS

    Est: £600 - £800

    MAY MORRIS (1862-1938) AND WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) COLLECTION OF LETTERS comprising a letter to Katie dated 25th August 1928 from Haltwhistle whilst on holiday with 'MF' (her companion Mary Lobb), asking for a receipt book from W.H. Smith, descriptions of the countryside around Hadrian's Wall, a visit with Celia Roberts etc; A letter to Mary Sloane (member and Honorary Secretary of the Women's Guild of Arts) dated 22nd February 1937 apologising for her inability to attend a committee meeting due to illness, the death of Edward Garnet etc.; and an undated postcard from Kelmscott Manor with travel plans; also a copy of NEWS FROM NOWHERE, by William Morris, published by Reeves & Turner, London, 1891 in an edition of 250 copies, paper covered hardback binding, later covered in Morris & Co fabric, uncut pages, pasted to the inside from cover with the bookplate of William Robinson (1838-1935) and bearing an inscription in ink by May Morris 'In memory of pleasant days at Kelmscott/ May Morris June 4th 1927' Provenance: From the collection of Arthur Halcrow Verstage Note: Arthur Halcrow Verstage (1875-1969) was an architect who spent much of his career in the public sector. He was a student at the Royal Academy School of Architecture in the 1900s and was elected an Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1902. By 1903 he was a student and assistant at the Central School of Arts and Crafts (later known as the Central School of Art and Design) in London, where William Lethaby was principal and a great influence on him. He then oversaw the design of the new school in Southampton Row from 1905-8. From here, he became an architect for London County Council, was involved with many London societies and was a founding member of the Kelmscott Fellowship, a forerunner to The William Morris Society. His large and varied collection was a reflection of his wide interest in the arts. His archive was purchased by The William Morris Society in 2005. The Irish horticulturist and journalist William Robinson (1838-1935) had a marked effect on the textile arts during the final decades of the nineteenth century. Author of The Wild Garden (1870) and The English Flowered Garden (1883), Robinson rejected the artificiality and formality of High Victorian pattern gardening in favour of naturalised plantings of perennial shrubs and climbers. This approach found favour with Arts & Crafts textiles designers at the time including May Morris.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. ‘THE APPLE TREE’ EMBROIDERED PANEL, CIRCA 1890
    Oct. 11, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. ‘THE APPLE TREE’ EMBROIDERED PANEL, CIRCA 1890

    Est: £1,500 - £2,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. ‘THE APPLE TREE’ EMBROIDERED PANEL, CIRCA 1890 coloured silk threads, presented in a later frame (61cm x 63cm (frame 74.5cm x 77cm)) Literature: Parry L. William Morris Textiles, 1983, p. 28 where a similar design for embroidery is illustrated.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. ORIGINAL 'BRER RABBIT' PANEL, CIRCA 1882
    Oct. 11, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. ORIGINAL 'BRER RABBIT' PANEL, CIRCA 1882

    Est: £300 - £500

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO. ORIGINAL 'BRER RABBIT' PANEL, CIRCA 1882 printed cotton, framed (55cm x 51cm (frame 63cm x 59.5cm)) Literature: Parry, Linda William Morris Textiles, V&A 2013, p.229, pl.45 Note: This pattern was named after a character in 'Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings', published in 1882 by J. C. Harris, which was being read to Morris's daughters Jenny and May at the time.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (BRITISH 1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO Preview: Colville Road
    Aug. 23, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (BRITISH 1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO Preview: Colville Road

    Est: £1,200 - £1,800

    WILLIAM MORRIS (BRITISH 1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO Preview: Colville Road WILLIAM MORRIS (BRITISH 1834-1896) FOR MORRIS & CO; four 'Bachelors Buttons' original wallpaper panels, hand-blocked paper, marked to selvedge MORRIS & CO. (4)

    Chiswick Auctions
  • William Morris Attributed Woven Wool Tapestry
    Jul. 13, 2023

    William Morris Attributed Woven Wool Tapestry

    Est: $400 - $600

    (British, 1834-1896) foliate and floral ground with pairs of birds in sage, emerald, and beige, probably a curtain panel, 88 x 44-1/4 in. Provenance: Haslam & Whiteway Ltd., London, 8 April 1993, purchased for 55 GBP (accompanied by original receipt); Estate of Katharine Lee Reid, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Brunk Auctions
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) A NEAR PAIR OF 'PEACOCK AND DRAGON' CURTAINS, LA
    Jun. 15, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) A NEAR PAIR OF 'PEACOCK AND DRAGON' CURTAINS, LA

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) A NEAR PAIR OF 'PEACOCK AND DRAGON' CURTAINS, LATE 19TH CENTURY 105 in. (266.7 cm.) long, 63 in. (160 cm.) wide, the slightly larger panel

    Christie's
  • DESIGNED BY WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) TWO ARTS AND CRAFTS 'LEA' CURTAINS,
    Jun. 15, 2023

    DESIGNED BY WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) TWO ARTS AND CRAFTS 'LEA' CURTAINS,

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    DESIGNED BY WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) TWO ARTS AND CRAFTS 'LEA' CURTAINS, LATE 19TH CENTURY 77 in. (195.6 cm.) long, 41 1/2 in. (105.4 cm.) wide

    Christie's
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) AND WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917) A GROUP OF 59
    Jun. 15, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) AND WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917) A GROUP OF 59

    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) AND WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917) A GROUP OF 59 TILES FROM AN IMPORTANT 'ACANTHUS' TILE PANEL, DESIGNED 1876 Each 6 in. (15.2 cm.) long, 6 in. (15.2 cm.) wide

    Christie's
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) A LARGE QUANTITY OF 'AFRICAN MARIGOLD' CURTAINS,
    Jun. 15, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) A LARGE QUANTITY OF 'AFRICAN MARIGOLD' CURTAINS,

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) A LARGE QUANTITY OF 'AFRICAN MARIGOLD' CURTAINS, 19TH/20TH CENTURY 82 in. (208.3 cm.) long, 109 in. (276.9 cm.) wide, the largest curtain panel

    Christie's
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) TWO PAIRS OF DOUBECLOTH 'BIRD' CURTAINS, LATE 19
    Jun. 15, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) TWO PAIRS OF DOUBECLOTH 'BIRD' CURTAINS, LATE 19

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) TWO PAIRS OF DOUBECLOTH 'BIRD' CURTAINS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY 103 1/2 in. (262.9 cm.) long, 50 in. (127 cm.) wide

    Christie's
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) A LENGTH OF 'PEACOCK AND DRAGON' FABRIC, 19TH CE
    Jun. 15, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) A LENGTH OF 'PEACOCK AND DRAGON' FABRIC, 19TH CE

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) A LENGTH OF 'PEACOCK AND DRAGON' FABRIC, 19TH CENTURY 126 in. (320 cm.) long, 32 in. (81.3 cm.) wide

    Christie's
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) A PAIR OF 'TULIP AND ROSE' PANELS, LATE 19TH/EAR
    Jun. 15, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) A PAIR OF 'TULIP AND ROSE' PANELS, LATE 19TH/EAR

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) A PAIR OF 'TULIP AND ROSE' PANELS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY 99 in. (251.5 cm.) long, 63 in. (160 cm.) wide

    Christie's
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) 'HAMMERSMITH' CARPET, CIRCA 1885 9 ft. 9 in. x 4
    Jun. 15, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) 'HAMMERSMITH' CARPET, CIRCA 1885 9 ft. 9 in. x 4

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) 'HAMMERSMITH' CARPET, CIRCA 1885 9 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 1 in. (228.6 x 124.5 cm)

    Christie's
  • WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) 'HAMMERSMITH' CARPET, CIRCA 1883 14 ft. x 11 ft.
    Jun. 14, 2023

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) 'HAMMERSMITH' CARPET, CIRCA 1883 14 ft. x 11 ft.

    Est: $50,000 - $70,000

    WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) 'HAMMERSMITH' CARPET, CIRCA 1883 14 ft. x 11 ft. 1 in. (427 cm. x 338 cm.)

    Christie's
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