06-06-2014 09:57 AM
06-06-2014 10:05 AM - edited 06-06-2014 10:06 AM
that is about anyone knows, has been sold by some ignorant or unscrupulous sellers as rare William Lowe pieces.
The exact origin of this stuff is unknown but some pieces have been found with "Made in China" stickers
http://www.gotheborg.com/marks/20thcenturychina.shtml#wahlee
and scroll down to WL 1895
06-06-2014 11:03 AM
06-06-2014 11:29 AM
not really, we no nothing of any modern chinese company
06-06-2014 12:44 PM
try googling "Wong Lee"
it's all junk
06-06-2014 12:47 PM
ok, so I had to google Wong Lee porcelain to get this
06-06-2014 03:23 PM
06-06-2014 04:19 PM
these WL pieces are not really a copy of anything.
06-06-2014 04:24 PM
meant to add... not copying anything as they are a mixture of various historical styles.
12-20-2015 06:08 PM
O.K. this is a very old thread but here you go for anyone wanting to know about the W.L. William lowe - Wong Lee Porcelain. Wong Lee is in his own right a true artist, because of his oriental heritage and french renaissance style, he has been labeled a fraud. This is truly a shame. PLEASE research William Lowe marks and you will see that they do not resemble one another, The initials are the same W.L. and the date of 1895 is not intended to deceive but a commemorative date of the end of the war in China. His pieces have NEVER been advertised as antiques, except by uneducated antique dealers. Some of his pieces have even been labeled "Not intended for food" Any professional artist that glazes with enamels will many times use leaded glass as the colors are much more rich and vibrant. This is typically for cloisonne. I am an avid antique collector of fine items, French, English, and Italian. I personally own two large Wong Lee urns. Now, nothing beats the luster and beauty of a fine kept french piece...if you are willing to spend $12,000 dollars and for most, this is a no-brainer, That's a lot of money. But if you appreciate beautiful things, Wong Lee's pottery are BEAUTIFUL hands down, well made, heavy, vibrant with excellent bronzes. Yes, they are from 1999 to date, new things are being created every day and not everyone inspired by antique design are frauds, A person who sees a lovely antique and says to themselves "I want to do that" is a testimony to that awe inspiring form making you want to recreate the period with true artistry, not a "half-ass" copy sloppily painted and cranked out in sweat shops for profit. You will find that the really only likeness is the fact that they are made in the french renaissance period, he is also known for English-inspired pieces. It is a true shame that he has been labeled as such. So just remember the next time you see a piece of WONG LEE "W.L. 1895" Piece and appreciate its design and elegance as they are truly beautiful. Just a thought. Kelly
09-07-2016 11:58 PM
09-08-2016 08:12 AM
you need to start a new thread and post pictures of the piece and marks
03-02-2017 12:31 PM
I own a pair of lovely WL (Wong Lee) urns. Although they are not WLL--as I had hoped--they are very attractive and cohabit nicely with pieces of more delicate linage. For the price, they are more than acceptable. Sissi Brandon
07-23-2017 03:31 PM
I see diffrences in the marking. in the shape of the crown i beilieve. that is a way to tell one WL from the other WL. am i correct on this?
07-24-2017 08:31 AM
no, they are the same company. no william lowe mark comes close to this. 'decorative use only' tells one it is new from asia and to never use it for food.