Bulmer’s Cider Woodpeckers by Connoisseur of Malvern
Although I knew that Connoisseur of Malvern created some porcelain sculptures exclusively for particular retailers, I was surprised to discover …
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Diane Lewis at Royal Worcester Porcelain
This history of Diane Lewis as an artist ‘officially’ began when she joined the Royal Worcester porcelain studio in 1953 …
The Curious Case of the Connoisseur Cowboy
Few Connoisseur of Malvern designs have such a colorful (dare I say notorious?) history as their cowboy astride a bucking …
Diane Lewis / Ronald van Ruyckevelt Porcelain and Ormolu Floral Studies
Among the most unusual of Diane Lewis’ works is the series of porcelain and ormolu (gilt bronze) florals done in …
Production Year Codes on Connoisseur of Malvern Porcelain
The backstamps on Connoisseur of Malvern sculptures can provide a wealth of information unmatched by those of any other porcelain …
Diane Lewis and the Boehm of Malvern Studio (1970-1979)
It’s extremely likely that most collectors of Boehm porcelain have absolutely no idea about that studio’s close connection with Diane …
The Rainforest Foundation Series by Connoisseur of Malvern
In 1990 the Connoisseur studio did a special series of porcelain sculptures for the benefit of the Rainforest Foundation which …
Connoisseur of Malvern Bonsai and Japanese Gardens
In the early 1980s Connoisseur introduced a remarkable and very limited series of porcelain bonsai studies, along with two absolutely …
