arts & crafts children satyr dog & goat tile plaques reginald robert tomlinson

Pair of Arts & Crafts Era Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Relief Tile Plaques, c.1909
Children with Goat & Children with Dog, After Clodion
Attributed to Reginald Robert Tomlinson (1885–1978)
Subject & Medium
A rare pair of Arts & Crafts era turquoise-glazed ceramic relief tile plaques, c.1909, richly finished in mottled teal-blue tones and mounted in their original gilt-lined ebonized frames.
The subjects, Enfants au Chien (Children with Dog & Satyr) and Enfants à la Chèvre (Children with Goat), are derived from Rococo reliefs by Claude Michel, known as Clodion (1738–1814), celebrated for his playful depictions of putti and Bacchic revelry.
Composition & Technique
These plaques are cast in high relief with finely modelled textures, then finished with a lustrous Arts & Crafts glaze that enhances depth and sculptural detail.
Children with Goat (Enfants à la Chèvre): A lively group of children struggle with a goat — some tugging at its horns, others climbing over one another. The wiry coat of the animal contrasts against the rounded softness of the children’s bodies. Tomlinson’s glaze enlivens the Rococo dynamism of the scene.
Children with Dog (Enfants au Chien): Putti wrestle with a powerful hound, pulling at ropes while one child rides triumphantly on its back. The taut musculature of the animal is carefully modelled, its motion full of strength and vitality.
Together, the plaques fuse Clodion’s Rococo exuberance with the depth and richness of Arts & Crafts glazing.
Inscribed / Verso / Signed
Unsigned, as typical of early or apprentice productions. Attributed to Reginald Robert Tomlinson, likely produced during his apprenticeship with Minton, Hollins & Co. c.1909, after Clodion.
About the Artist – Reginald Robert Tomlinson (1885–1978)
Training & Early Career: Farnham School of Art; apprentice to Bernard Moore (1906–1909); designer at Minton, Hollins & Co. (1909); later studied at the Royal College of Art.
Ceramics & Design: Art Director of Crown Staffordshire China Co. (1913–1919); awarded gold medals at Ghent & Turin; exhibited at the 1910 Arts & Crafts Exhibition Society.
Painting Career: From the 1920s produced portraits, allegories, and figure paintings. His works are held in the Guildhall Art Gallery (London), Potteries Museum (Stoke), and The Wilson (Cheltenham).
Educational Leadership: Principal of Cheltenham School of Arts & Crafts; Senior Inspector of Art for the LCC; twice Acting Principal of the Central School of Arts & Crafts.
Publications: Picture and Pattern Making for Children (1934); Crafts for Children (1935); Children as Artists (1947, Penguin).
Honours: R.B.A.; Master of the Art Workers’ Guild (1955); awarded the O.B.E. (1955).
Dimensions (framed)
Width: 34 cm each
Heights: 22.25 cm and 22 cm
Depth: 2.5 cm
Provenance
Private collection, Northern Shire antiques dealer
Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Exhibited at Middle Shire Museum
Why Collect Them
Rare early Tomlinson works
Rococo-inspired compositions after Clodion
Lustrous Arts & Crafts glazing with depth and richness
Highly decorative; suited to both traditional and eclectic interiors
Cross-collectible appeal: ceramics, Arts & Crafts, Rococo revival
Condition Report
General Overview: Good antique condition; original glaze preserved; presented in later black and gilt frames with some retouching and minor losses.
Ceramic Surfaces
Glaze: Strong colour, depth, and lustre intact
Crazing: Fine crackle typical of age
Wear: Minor dulling on raised surfaces
Stains/Marks: Scattered dark specks and light discolouration from age/firing
Losses/Repairs: Small chips and touch-ups, not visually distracting
Shipping
Worldwide delivery available. Professionally packaged and fully insured.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: QXKKCGYKF

Maker/Artist:

Attributed Reginald Robert Tomlinson

Materials:

Ceramic

Width (cm):

34

Height (cm):

22.25

Depth (cm):

2.5

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