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An old childrens annual with designs by British illustrator Anne Anderson, which was handed down to me, was initially behind my love of the flowing, linear style of much English Art Deco pottery and in particular the work of Clarice Cliff. Anne Andersons sinuous lines and simplified stylised work led me on to an interest in the pre-war work of Walt Disney which was influenced by the work of European artists and illustrators. A Christmas present of Dan Kleins book on Art Deco, given to me by a favourite uncle and aunt when I was seventeen, intensified my interest in the period. Four years later, whilst at college in Wolverhampton, studying for my Graphic Design degree, I saw the Disney-esque House and Bridge design poster for the first Clarice Cliff book published by LOdeon which became the catalyst for my enduring passion for all aspects of Art Deco and my every spare moment was spent searching for pieces of pottery from this era. Eventually my obsession became my occupation when in 1982 I opened my shop at the Halifax Antiques Centre.

 

Address: Muir Hewitt - Art Deco Originals, Redbrick Mill, 218 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6JF
Telephone: 0044 (0) 1924-458800
Fax: 0044 (0) 1924-458800
Website: http://www.muirhewitt.com/