William Ferry was an English-born Australian potter who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was one of the founders of the Victoria Art Pottery in Melbourne, and his work is characterized by its strong Art Nouveau influences.
Ferry was born in 1861 in Darlington England. He was apprenticed as a potter at the Linthorpe Pottery, where he worked under the direction of Christopher Dresser, a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. In 1896, Ferry emigrated to Australia with his brother, Graham, and they established the Victoria Art Pottery in Melbourne.
The Victoria Art Pottery was one of the leading pottery manufacturers in Australia during its time. The Ferry brothers produced a wide range of tableware, decorative items, and architectural ceramics, all of which were influenced by Art Nouveau design. William Ferry was particularly known for his grotesque figurines, which were inspired by more...
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