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SIGNED ANTHONY THEAKSTON STUDIO POTTERY BIRD VESSEL / SCULPTURE An original signed ceramic bird vessel by renowned British artist Anthony Theakston. It bears Anthony Theakston’s signature, confirming its authenticity. The sculpture is a wonderful example of Theakston’s distinctive style, featuring elegant flowing lines and a highly stylised bird form. Finished in a striking blue-grey speckled glaze, the piece combines artistic design with practical functionality as a decorative vessel. The unusual bird shape, sweeping handle and beautifully textured glaze make this a particularly eye-catching example of contemporary British studio pottery. It would make an excellent addition to any collection of Anthony Theakston ceramics, studio pottery, bird sculpture or contemporary British art. Condition is excellent with no chips, cracks, repairs or restoration. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

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SIGNED ANTHONY THEAKSTON STUDIO POTTERY BIRD SCULPTURE / VESSEL Beautiful original ceramic bird sculpture by renowned British artist Anthony Theakston. It is signed by Anthony Theakston on the underside, confirming its authenticity. The sculpture is a wonderful example of Theakston’s distinctive style, featuring elegant flowing lines and a highly stylised bird form. Finished in an attractive blue-grey speckled glaze, the piece displays the quality craftsmanship and artistic design for which Anthony Theakston is well known. The design combines sculptural form with functionality, creating a striking bird-shaped vessel that works equally well as a decorative art piece or as part of a studio pottery collection. Its unique shape and contemporary styling make it an eye-catching display piece. Condition is excellent with no chips, cracks, repairs or restoration. Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the description.

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We are a Greek/English family-run business established in the UK in 2011. Since then we have built up a large collection of unique items, hand-picked from private collectors sales. Our choice of items is based on quality, craftsmanship, cultural interest and beauty. We research every single item and aim to provide as much information as possible about its history and provenance. We have been packing and sending items abroad for many years and have successfully delivered even the most fragile pieces including Venetian mirrors, carved chairs and arabesque tables. This Listing is for. Studio Pottery Carn Style Tall Vase Impressed Mark CT Ceramic Vase. 31.5 cm high, 14.5 cm wide. Good vintage condition: No damage. Please study all photos. Provenance: UK private collection. In the summer of 2013 our shop featured in the BBC series Antiques Road Trip; we have also worked with prop-masters and costume designers in the film industry, supplying jewellery and antiques for productions such as Mr Holmes (with Ian Mckellan), Viceroy’s House (directed by Gurinder Chadha), the upcoming Disney production Maleficient II, and the TV series Downton Abbey.

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Bottle Vase, United Kingdom, 1950s-1970s Studio pottery, hand-made A rare, tall, hand-made vase reflecting the aesthetic of British studio pottery from the mid-20th century. Its impressive size and substantial weight underscore its sculptural presence. Made from dense clay with thick walls, the piece has a commanding, architectural feel. The surface is covered in a matte glaze of deep grey-blue tones, featuring distinctive rusty-brown speckles. These iron-rich spots result from the intentional inclusion of iron particles in the glaze prior to firing, creating an organic, painterly effect that varies in shape and intensity across the surface. The result is a rich visual texture that enhances the form’s natural irregularities. Unsigned, as is typical of many studio works from this period. The piece reflects the influence of Leach Pottery (St Ives), Winchcombe Pottery, and Aldermaston Pottery, among other key British studios of the time. Similar iron-spotting effects were explored by notable 20th-century potters such as Bernard Leach, Michael Cardew, Lucie Rie, and Hans Coper, who were known for their experimentation with natural glazes, raw materials, and textural inclusions – often incorporating iron to produce surface variation and expressive depth. The vase embraces the wabi-sabi aesthetic – celebrating imperfection, organic form, and material honesty. Dimensions: Height: 42-43 cm approx. 16.5-17 in Weight: approx. 3 kg (6.6 lbs) Diameter: 11cm (approximately 4.33 inches) Material: Stoneware with iron-speckled glaze Origin: United Kingdom Period: Circa 1950s-1970s Condition: Excellent vintage condition, no chips or cracks.

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Item Specifics. Artist: Russell Collins (Hook Norton Pottery). Year of Manufacture: 1975. Material: Stoneware Clay. Style: Brutalist / Wabi-Sabi / Organic Modernist. Markings: Hand-incised “RC 75″ on the base. Country of Origin: United Kingdom Description Stunning Vintage 1975 Studio Pottery Sculpture Vase by Russell Collins An exceptional piece of mid-century British studio pottery, hand-crafted in 1975 and attributed to renowned ceramicist Russell Collins (Hook Norton Pottery). This commanding, slab-built stoneware vase perfectly captures the raw, organic aesthetic of the 1970s Brutalist and Wabi-Sabi movements. It features a striking architectural form with heavy, multi-faceted sides. The exterior contrasts a thick, textured chalk-white glaze against deep, unglazed chocolate-brown bands that wrap organically around the structure, showcasing the beautiful, gritty texture of the natural clay body. The base features the authentic, hand-incised artist signature “RC 75″, dating this piece directly to the absolute peak era of experimental British studio ceramics. A spectacular standalone sculptural art piece that brings tactile texture and mid-century character to modern, minimalist, or eclectic interiors. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No structural cracks or major damage. As a hand-built, experimental studio piece, it features inherent glaze variations, pinholes, and raw clay textures that are entirely deliberate and part of its unique character. (Please review all high-resolution images closely). Dimensions 25 x 9.5cm.

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