Doulton Lambeth John McLennan Faience Wall Charger:
Large hand-painted faience wall charger by Doulton Lambeth, designed and signed by artist J.H. McLennan. The central composition features a stylized child figure with closed eyes, emblematic of sleep, dressed in a light-gray classical-style robe. The figure is framed by voluminous reddish-orange drapery that billows around the shoulders and arms, creating dynamic movement. In the lower right portion of the charger, sunflower-like flowers and a bat in flight appear under a radiating sky, further reinforcing symbolic themes of night and rest. The decorative border around the central scene displays alternating cartouches of white flowers against a deep navy ground, separated by vertical golden bars. The broad rim is glazed in a vibrant orange-brown tone. The artist’s signature “J.H. McLennan” is clearly visible in the lower border section of the artwork. The reverse side marked Doulton Lambeth. The dimensions are approximate.
Artist: John McLennan
Issued: c. 1889
Dimensions: 20.75″W x 25″H
Country of Origin: England
Provenance: V. & A. Museum Department of Ceramics, Richard Dennis Doulton Pottery Exhibition 1975 Part II, and Julian Eade Antiques The Billings Collection
Condition
Age related wear.
