cleft
December 26, 2019, admin alan,
This is a special piece. An Alan Wallwork porcelain pierced and cleft sphere. Diameter/height: approximately 4.75 inches. One of Wallwork’s iconic forms, this one has a number of bells and whistles: it is porcelain, which is a bit unusual; it is highly textured, with a myriad tiny piercings. In addition to this, there are multiple […]
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December 16, 2019, admin alan,
An Alan Wallwork cleft and pierced sphere. Height: 5.75 inches. The piercings in the cleft of the piece are split as they go towards the top, giving the appearance almost like a zipper. Marked with Walwork’s “AW” signature on the bottom. 1931 is one of the major handbuilders of the British studio pottery movement. His […]
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December 15, 2019, admin alan,
An Alan Wallwork medium Cleft Oval. Height: 7.25 inches. This is an older piece, probably from the 1980s. It has a textured cleft. While the coloring is subtle, as is often the case, many surprising color flashes can be seen: mauve, tan, and turquoise. Marked with Walwork’s “AW” signature on the bottom. Condition notes: There […]
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