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Clive Bowen British, b. An outstanding and monumental studio pottery storage jar and cover. A wonderful earthenware pot, hand-thrown on the wheel by arguably the best slipware potter working in the UK today. If you are familiar with Clive Bowen’s output, this wildly impressive and accomplished pot will need little by way of an introduction. Brilliantly thrown from the local red clay of Devon and’dressed up’ in a combination of gloss black and delicious ochre colour slip glazes, before being placed in a traditional wood-fired kiln. This dramatic jar and cover – the largest I’ve handled by this potter – is on a scale all of its own: it’s literally the size of a small person! It would make an excellent addition to any studio pottery or slipware specific collection and represents a superb example of this potter’s output – working at his ambitious best. Would look absolutely splendid in either a country property or a townhouse alike; whilst it’s a pot informed by the rustic and earthy slipware tradition of’old England’, it is certainly not without a modern sophistication. An absolute beauty and a bona fide blue chip acquisition, not to be missed. The condition is’good’ but not perfect (see below and please view all photos). 26.5 inches (approx 70 cms) tall overall, including the lid. It’s a vintage pot and the surface displays a little crazing. There are a number of small glaze flakes to the surface – approx 9 or 10 in total – each the size of a fingernail. These are mainly confined to the ochre slip glaze and I have highlighted the most obvious ones in the photos. Although these flakes away can be seen, it would be very possible, if desired, to have these professionally touched in. They don’t bother me and I prefer to offer the pot’as is’ and for any and all flaws to be seen. It is then up to the new owner what should be done. There is also a small glaze’pop’ to the side of the vessel. This is shown in the close up photo. This can sometimes happen during the firing and is considered a firing flaw as apposed to’damage’. It is caused by an impurity in the clay reacting during the firing and’popping’ out. Whilst they are unwanted, they are common events in slipware / earthenware production and indeed would have been seen very frequently on the much earlier pots of the previous centuries, that Clive Bowen has made his lifelong inspiration. The pot is structurally sound. I have thoroughly inspected it and there are no cracks and it rings nicely. All in all it displays fantastically well and has commanded the attention and admiration of everyone who has seen it. Collection in person (Cheltenham area – FREE). Arrived on time and as described. If I could leave a million stars, I would. SUPERB: accurately described, well packed and sent quickly – highly recommended! IF THERE WAS A SCORE HIGHER THAN 5 STARS THIS EBAYER WOULD DESERVE IT A++++. Superb communication, very honest and helpful. Many thanks for looking!

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Clive Bowen Studio Pottery Slipware Bowl. Clive Bowen studio pottery bowl. Beautiful looking piece, gorgeous colour. Decorative, collectable and a fully usable piece of studio pottery. In good condition commensurate with age and nature of item, ie expect some old accrued dust dirt marks. Stands approximately 14 cm widest. Please see photographs and message with any questions. Collection from Wotton under Edge, Gloucestershire. If no cost is quoted or it seems excessive please message me to check to see if a suitable alternative can be offered.

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Clive Bowen British, b. An outstanding and monumental studio pottery storage jar and cover. A wonderful earthenware pot, hand-thrown on the wheel by arguably the best slipware potter working in the UK today. If you are familiar with Clive Bowen’s output, this wildly impressive and accomplished pot will need little by way of an introduction. Brilliantly thrown from the local red clay of Devon and’dressed up’ in a combination of gloss black and delicious ochre colour slip glazes, before being placed in a traditional wood-fired kiln. This dramatic jar and cover – the largest I’ve handled by this potter – is on a scale all of its own: it’s literally the size of a small person! It would make an excellent addition to any studio pottery or slipware specific collection and represents a superb example of this potter’s output – working at his ambitious best. Would look absolutely splendid in either a country property or a townhouse alike; whilst it’s a pot informed by the rustic and earthy slipware tradition of’old England’, it is certainly not without a modern sophistication. An absolute beauty and a bona fide blue chip acquisition, not to be missed. The condition is’good’ but not perfect (see below and please view all photos). 26.5 inches (approx 70 cms) tall overall, including the lid. It’s a vintage pot and the surface displays a little crazing. There are a number of small glaze flakes to the surface – approx 9 or 10 in total – each the size of a fingernail. These are mainly confined to the ochre slip glaze and I have highlighted the most obvious ones in the photos. Although these flakes away can be seen, it would be very possible, if desired, to have these professionally touched in. They don’t bother me and I prefer to offer the pot’as is’ and for any and all flaws to be seen. It is then up to the new owner what should be done. There is also a small glaze’pop’ to the side of the vessel. This is shown in the close up photo. This can sometimes happen during the firing and is considered a firing flaw as apposed to’damage’. It is caused by an impurity in the clay reacting during the firing and’popping’ out. Whilst they are unwanted, they are common events in slipware / earthenware production and indeed would have been seen very frequently on the much earlier pots of the previous centuries, that Clive Bowen has made his lifelong inspiration. The pot is structurally sound. I have thoroughly inspected it and there are no cracks and it rings nicely. All in all it displays fantastically well and has commanded the attention and admiration of everyone who has seen it. Arrived on time and as described. If I could leave a million stars, I would. SUPERB: accurately described, well packed and sent quickly – highly recommended! IF THERE WAS A SCORE HIGHER THAN 5 STARS THIS EBAYER WOULD DESERVE IT A++++. Superb communication, very honest and helpful. Many thanks for looking!

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Margaret Leach Wye Valley Large Slipware Studio Pottery Jug – A nice example. Good condition one small glaze chip to inner spout and an area where the kiln has attached a fragment. Dimensions: approx 8 inches tall. Impressed Wye Valley seal.

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BEAUTIFUL LARGE VINTAGE SLIPWARE DOGGY BOWL. EXCELLENT QUALITY, LOVELY DESIGN. VERY GOOD CONDITION NO CHIPS, CRACKS OR CRAZING.

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Mary Wondrausch OBE Studio Pottery Brickfields Slipware Jug. A lovely hand thrown and decorated MARY WONDRAUSCH O. It reads “The busy bee hath no time for sorrow”. Stands 12 cm tall. One small chip to the spout but otherwise in great condition, with only the expected fine crazing to the mustard glaze. See photos for further details. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE JUST ASK. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING. If you do not do this I reserve the right to re-list the item. Description We go to great lengths to fully and accurately describe our items offered for sale including imperfections, faults or defects which can be readily identified, as well as specific attributes. We also provide high quality photographs so that you can see for yourself the condition of the item. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, so please satisfy yourself fully as to the history, condition, dimensions, Etc. No guarantee is offered over and above the description given, other than unintentional mis-description. All auctions are final.

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Richard Godfrey Studio Devon Pottery – Ceramic 20cm Vase – Slipware – Retro. Approx 20cm high and a diameter of approx 19cm at the top end. In excellent condition – crazing present (see photos) but no chips or cracks.

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Signed to the base bottom. Large tray / plate – approx 31cm x 30cm. In excellent condition – crazing present (see photos) but no chips or cracks.

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Jean-Nicolas was born in Brazzaville (Congo) in 1954. Since then, he has lived in the South of France (Grasse, Marseille, Plateau de Valensole). He started studying ceramics in 1978 and was Jean Biagini’s student at Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Aix-en-Provence. He briefly worked with stoneware before creating his first slipware studio (wood kiln). Since 1983, his studio has been situated Valensole. His work is chunky and elemental – no straight clean edges.. Height 13cm Approximate diameter 11cm.

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Jean-Nicolas was born in Brazzaville (Congo) in 1954. Since then, he has lived in the South of France (Grasse, Marseille, Plateau de Valensole). He started studying ceramics in 1978 and was Jean Biagini’s student at Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Aix-en-Provence. He briefly worked with stoneware before creating his first slipware studio (wood kiln). Since 1983, his studio has been situated Valensole. His work is chunky and elemental – no straight clean edges.. Height 8.5 cm Approximate diameter 26 cm.

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