Title: Arne Bang Workshop Vase

Reference: 01527

Description: An Arne Bang Workshop studo pottery stoneware vase with flared rim. Arne Bang designed stoneware pieces for Holmegaard in the 1920's and 30's. In 1932 he opened his own workshop and studio and produced his neo-classical style ceramics until 1951. Painted mark and model number 85. c. 1940's.

Dimensions: H: 13cm (5") W: 11cm (4.5")

Price: £55

Title: Al Habib Pottery Vase

Reference: 01504

Description: A pottery vase from the Al Habib Pottery in Minna, Nigeria. Al Habib Pottery was started by Danlami Aliyu. Danlami Aliyu is Nigeria's most prominent living potter, second only in recent times to Ladi Kwali. He started his potting career at the Abuja Pottery in Nigeria, in 1966, where he learnt from Michael O'Brien, and also Ladi Kwali and Bawa Ushafa. His work was so good that he was recommended to Michael Cardew, who agreed to invite him to study with him for a year at Wenford Bridge. Cardew thought highly of Danlami's work and when he left for a three year Ceramics course at Farnham(1976-79) Cardew persuaded the Commonwealth Institute in London to give him a solo exhibition. In 1985 he set up a pottery at Maraba, Nigeria and later, also with the help of Michael O'Brien, he started Al Habib Pottery, at Minna, his birthplace. Pottery and potters mark on base.

Dimensions: H: 15cm (6") W: 10cm (4")

Price: £42

Title: Joanna Constantinidid Lidded Jar

Reference: 01397

Description: An early studio pottery lidded jar by Joanna Constantinidis. Joanna Constantinidis (1927-2000) was one of the new wave of potters in the Fifties and Sixties, who explored new ways of working to make both functional and decorative ware. She brought a new vision and understanding of the craft to both her range of fine tablewares and individual pots. Working on the wheel was central to her ceramics, and she became a highly skilled and sensitive thrower, well able to assess weight and balance as well as proportion. Forms were thrown on the wheel, shaped, moulded, cut, and altered by hand. The surface of the clay was burnished and fired at 1300 degrees in saggars filled with grain which combusts around the pot to create rich surface effects. Impressed potters mark

Dimensions: H: 28cm (11") W: 20cm (8")

Price: £525

Title: David Leach Vase

Reference: 01119

Description: A tin-glazed studio pottery vase from David Leach. David Leach (1911 – 2005), the eldest son of Bernard Leach, is a potter of international reputation whose work is eagerly sought by collectors all over the world. He was first taught to pot not by his father Bernard but by Shoji Hamada. He studied at North Staffs Technical College and in 1930 joined the Leach Pottery where he stayed, on and off, for twenty-five years, and learnt skills from Bernard as well as other potters working there at the time, including the potter Harry Davis who became a great influence and teacher to David and they remained friends until Harry's death in 1986. David Leach set up Lowerdown Pottery in Bovey Tracey, South Devon, in 1955 and remained there until his death in February 2005. In his early days at Lowerdown he specialized in slipware before turning his attention to stoneware and fine porcelain. During the first four years at Lowerdown, David concentrated on working with earthenware but then changed over to stoneware and the development of work in porcelain, which he has continued throughout his career and was particularly known for the fluted shapes of his pieces. Most of his work was wheel thrown and generally characterised by delicacy and lightness of touch. His main glazes are celadon, tenmoku, and flecked dolomite and are decorated using a variety of techniques including combing, carving, and sgraffito, and his brush drawn decoration shows a clear homage to Japanese styles. Impressed potters mark to side.

Dimensions: H: 16cm (6") D: 10cm (4")

Price: £195

Title: David Leach Vase

Reference: 01121

Description: Another stunning studio pottery vase from David Leach. David Leach (1911 – 2005), the eldest son of Bernard Leach, is a potter of international reputation whose work is eagerly sought by collectors all over the world. He was first taught to pot not by his father Bernard but by Shoji Hamada. He studied at North Staffs Technical College and in 1930 joined the Leach Pottery where he stayed, on and off, for twenty-five years, and learnt skills from Bernard as well as other potters working there at the time, including the potter Harry Davis who became a great influence and teacher to David and they remained friends until Harry's death in 1986. David Leach set up Lowerdown Pottery in Bovey Tracey, South Devon, in 1955 and remained there until his death in February 2005. In his early days at Lowerdown he specialized in slipware before turning his attention to stoneware and fine porcelain. During the first four years at Lowerdown, David concentrated on working with earthenware but then changed over to stoneware and the development of work in porcelain, which he has continued throughout his career and was particularly known for the fluted shapes of his pieces. Most of his work was wheel thrown and generally characterised by delicacy and lightness of touch. His main glazes are celadon, tenmoku, and flecked dolomit and are decorated using a variety of techniques including combing, carving, and sgraffito, and his brush drawn decoration shows a clear homage to Japanese styles. Blurred impressed Lowerdown and potters mark to base.

Dimensions: H: 18cm (7") D: 13cm (5")

Price: £475

Title: Kathleen Crozier Studio Pottery Pot

Reference: 00704

Description: An unusual studio pottery pot by Kathleen Crozier. The pot displays an interesting and varied use of shape, glaze and texture. Kathleen Crozier was based in Hastings, East Sussex and was renowned for print-making, pottery and painting. Impressed mark to base.

Dimensions: H: 18cm (7") D: 18cm (7")

Price: £42

Title: Roger Guerin Stoneware Vase

Reference: 00729

Description: A hand-modelled stoneware vase, covered with dripping salt glazes by Roger Guerin. ROGER GUERIN(1896 – 1954) was an artist who specialized in stoneware. He worked for the stoneware company of Bouffioux in Belgium, and participated in exhibitions in Paris between 1925 and 1937. c. 1930's

Dimensions: H: 20cm (8") W: 16cm (6.25")

Price: £108

Title: David Leach Shallow Dish

Reference: 00829

Description: A tin glazed shallow dish by David Leach. David Leach (1911–2005), the eldest son of Bernard Leach, is a studio potter of international reputation whose work is eagerly sought by collectors all over the world. He started the Aylesford Pottery in 1954, handing it over a year later to Colin Pearson. He then set up Lowerdown Pottery in Bovey Tracey, South Devon, in 1955 and remained there until his death in February 2005. In his early days at Lowerdown he specialized in slipware before turning his attention to stoneware and fine porcelain. Impressed David Leach mark on base.

Dimensions: L: 16cm (6.25") W: 9cm (3.5")

Price: £98

Title: Studio Pottery Vase by Trevor Corser, St Ives

Reference: 00772

Description: A delightful, unusual studio pottery vase by Trevor Corser. Trevor Corser is an highly respected potter who was originally a fisherman. He began stacking pots at the Leach pottery in the 1960's prior to throwing his own pots under Bernard Leach's and William Marshall’s tuition. He was one of the last full-time potters at the Leach Pottery. Both St Ives and Trevor Corser seals.

Dimensions: H: 11cm (4.5")

Price: £68

Title: Studio Pottery Vase by Miss H M French

Reference: 00774

Description: An interesting stoneware, studio pottery vase by Miss H M French. H M French was based in Peckham, London from 1945 and produced studio type pottery. She was assistant to Charles Vyse, at his Chelsea Pottery before the war. Incised mark to base. c.1945-55.

Dimensions: H: 15cm (6") W: 15cm (6")

Price: £108