The unique 'Pink Glove' tea service was designed by Dali on a visit to London in 1936, having been commissioned by the poet, artist and collector of Surrealist works Edward James for his extraordinary Surrealist house Monkton.
Edward James specially commissioned the set from Royal Crown Derby and it was sold in the Edward James Collection at Christies in 1986 where it was bought by the renowned dealer John Jesse. Jesse subsequently sold pieces to the Royal Crown Derby Museum and to the V&A in the sale of his collection at Sotheby's New Bond Street, London on 22 February 2006. This plate is one of only a couple of pieces from the set still known to be in private hands.
Here, Head of Sale, Philip Smith takes a closer look at this wonderful piece...
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