The collection of Rozenburg pot tery and porcelain belonging to the late children’s television presenter John Noakes (1934-2017) was sold in Dorchester last week, writes Roland Arkell.
Duke’s described the 29 lots (of which 18 sold) as the most significant group to come to auction in recent years.
Noakes is best remembered for his tenure as the longest running face on BBC’s Blue Peter. However, few were aware that Noakes was also an avid collector with a particular affection for Art Nouveau design. After finding a piece of Rozenburg pottery in a Kensington Church Street shop, he made trips to the Netherlands in search of more information on a factory that was little known outside its native Holland.