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Bernard Leach (1887-1979)Small open bowl or dish with tenmoku glazed exterior, iron brush decoration to interior, 1940-1959Glazed stonewareImpressed Leach Pottery stamp and 'ENGLAND', Painted 'BL' signature to underside11.5cm diameter, 4cm high.(ARR)ProvenanceThe Grahame Clarke Collection of British Studio Ceramics - Purchased from St Ives in 1959.Condition Report: Hairline crack to the rim, two other areas on the rim have some wear to the glaze so feels rough to the touch, no other damage or restoration found.Additional images are available.

AMENDED DESCRIPTION - Dan Kelly (b.1953)Footed dish with abstract decoration, 1979PorcelainUnmarked21cm diameter, 5.5cm highProvenanceDan Kelly has advised that this was made for his final show exhibition of his work completed whilst at the RCA.  The piece was purchased by Grahame Clarke, who had been his tutor during the period of study 1977-1979.The Grahame Clarke Collection of British Studio Ceramics.The Grahame Clarke collection of British Studio Ceramics (lots 163-179)Grahame Clarke (1942-2014) was a potter, Royal College of Art ceramics lecturer and collector. He was first influenced by such names as Harry Davis, Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada but rather than producing one-off pieces for display, he focused on producing handmade, usable tableware. In 1974 he co-founded Highland Stoneware in Lochinver, Scotland, and in 1991 founded Grahame Clarke Porcelain, in Norfolk.Grahame graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1962. As a student he assisted Harry Davis at his studios in Cornwall, and after graduation went to Stoke-on-Trent, working for Price and Kensington and Royal Doulton. He also travelled to Denmark to work for Bing and Grøndahl.Later he joined the Royal College as a senior lecturer in glass and ceramics, and worked there for over 20 years. In the ceramics department he worked alongside the artist Eduardo Paolozzi and the pottery designer David Douglas, Marquess of Queensberry. Grahame Clarke’s porcelain combined the durable porcelain body, modelled on 17th-century Chinese pottery, with a free hand-painted style inspired by the Delftware and Lowestoft blue-and-white decorations of the 16th and 17th centuries. He sold work under his own name, as well as producing contemporary design commissions for Heal’s, for the interior designer Jane Churchill and for the tableware retailer Thomas Goode.

Bernard Leach (1887-1979)Small vase with stylised floral motif, 1940-1958Glazed stonewarePainted 'BL' in wax resist, impressed Leach Pottery mark and 'ENGLAND'8.5cm high(ARR)ProvenanceThe Grahame Clarke Collection of British Studio Ceramics - Purchased from an exhibition in 1958.

Warren Mackenzie (American, 1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic bowl. Stoneware with a partial green glaze. Marked along the footrim.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Height: 3 1/2 in x diameter: 7 in.Condition: The item is in great condition with no visible cracks, chips, or losses. No visible chips along the rim. Original firing and glazing flaws visible. Light creasing throughout. When inspected under UV light, there is no visible sign of restoration. Wear along the underside, consistent with age and use.

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic vase. Stoneware with tri-color glaze and a narrow neck. Unmarked.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Height: 10 in x diameter: 6 in.Condition: The item is in great condition with no visible chips, cracks, or losses. Original firing and glazing flaws visible in the lot listing. When inspected under UV light, there is no visible sign of restoration. There is an adhesive residue near the neck. Wear to the underside, consistent with age and use.

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Pair of studio pottery ceramic bowls. Glazed stoneware with MacKenzie's iconic finger marks along the sides. Each stamped along the footrim.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Each; Height: 3 3/4 in x diameter: 6 in.Condition: The bowls are in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or losses. Both items have original firing flaws throughout. The bowl captured left in the lot listing has a light 1/2 inch sticker residue to its exterior, which is not adhesive. Along the underside, there is very light wear, consistent with age and use. When inspected under UV light, there is no sign of restoration.

Warren Mackenzie (American, 1924-2018). Group of four studio pottery ceramic bowls including one tea bowl and four footed bowls. With a shino glaze. All marked along the footrim.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Bowls, each; Height: 3 1/2 in x diameter: 6 in. Tea bowl; Height: 3 1/4 in x diameter 4 in.Condition: The items are in great condition with no visible cracks, chips, or losses. Light wear and light crazing to the glaze throughout, as shown in the listing image. No visible sign of restoration when inspected under UV light. No visible chips to the rim and footrim.

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Group of three studio pottery ceramic bowls. Stoneware with brown glazes, one with white glaze. Each stamped along the footrim.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Height ranges from 4 in to 4 1/2 in; diameter ranges from 5 1/2 in to 6 1/4 in.Condition: The bowls are in excellent condition with no major chips, cracks, or dents. None of them show a sign of restoration under UV inspection. Very light wear along the underside, consistent with age and use.

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Group of two studio pottery ceramics including a bowl and a small tazza. Glazed stoneware, the bowl with an incised grid decoration along the sides. Each stamped along the footrim.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Bowl; Height: 3 1/2 in x diameter 5 1/4 in. Tazza; Height: 3 in x diameter 5 1/4 in.Condition: The tazza and the bowl are in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or losses. Both have minor firing flaws throughout, original to the piece. Very light wear along the underside, consistent with age and use. When inspected under UV light, there is no sign of restoration.

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Sudio pottery ceramic tripod bowl. Glazed stoneware with painted decoration along the inside of the bowl. Stamped along the footrim.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Height: 3 1/4 in x diameter: 7 1/2 in.Condition: The bowl is in excellent condition with no visible losses, cracks, or chips. Light wear to the footrim, consistent with age and use. Along the underside, there is an area with a glazing flaw, original to the piece. When inspected under UV light, there is no visible sign of restoration.

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic high rimmed bowl. Glazed stoneware painted decoration along the side. Stamped along the footrim.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Height: 4 1/2 in x diameter: 6 1/4 in.Condition: The bowl is in excellent condition; no visible chips, cracks, or losses. Throughout the piece, there are light firing flaws, original to the piece. Light wear to the underside, consistent with age and use. When inspected under UV light, there is no sign of restoration.

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic lobed vase with a lid. Glazed stoneware. Stamped along the footrim.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Height (including lid): 11 3/4 in x diameter: 9 3/4 in.Condition: The item is in great condition with no visible chips, cracks, or losses. Light crazing started to form. Original firing and glazing flaws visible. There is an accretion near the rim, which is only visible under UV light and can be cleaned easily. When inspected under UV light, there is no visible sign of restoration. Light wear to the underside.

Bernard Leach for St. Ives Pottery 'Standard ware' lidded soup bowl, impressed mark to base, height 11cm, together with a Coldstone Kiln small studio pottery beaker height 8.5cm (2)Condition ReportLeach soup bowl with some light scuffs to the exterior, small chip the knob on the lid. Coldstone pot in good condition. General wear and tear commensurate with age and use.There is no mark on the small beaker.  Please see image for impressed mark to base of lidded soup bowl.

A Bernard Leach St. Ives studio pottery jam pot and cover. The stoneware footed preserve pot, decorated with abstract foliage, stamped 'England', St. Ives seal mark and painted 'BL', 11cm high Condition Report: In generally good condition, no signs of firing inconsistency, near glaze pop on one side, no obvious signs of chips, cracks or restoration. well finished.

YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE CONTEMPORARY wood-fired with Cornish soil, bottle/flask form, with glazed neck and shoulders, textured buff bodyFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.25cm high

YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE CONTEMPORARY wood-fired with Cornish soil, bottle/flask form, with glazed neck and shoulders, textured buff bodyFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.26.5cm high

YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE CONTEMPORARY YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE,wood-fired with Cornish soil, bottle/flask form, with glazed neck and shoulders, textured buff body, 21.5cm highFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.

YOUNG GI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), LARGE STUDIO POTTERY MOON JAR CONTEMPORARY titled In the Beginning: Nature & Art, wood-fired, decorated in coloured overglaze slip against a celadon and purple splashed ground, bearing incised signature and date 19.8.1 to baseFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University; he is fascinated by the traditional Korean moon jar in its harmony of volume and tension, straight and curved lines, dynamism and restraint. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.For further reference see Michel Francois & Young Gi Seo: Cornwall to Korea, Leach Pottery St. Ives 2019 catalogue38cm high, 36cm wide38.5cm high, approx 37cm diameter

YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE CONTEMPORARY YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE,wood-fired with Cornish soil, bottle/flask form, with glazed neck and shoulders, textured buff body, 22.5cm highFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.

YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE CONTEMPORARY YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE,wood-fired with Cornish soil, bottle/flask form, with glazed neck and shoulders, textured buff body, 21cm highFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.

YOUNG GI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), LARGE STUDIO POTTERY MOON JAR CONTEMPORARY titled White Galaxy, wood-fired, decorated in coloured overglaze slip with detail in relief against a pale celadon ground, bearing signature to baseFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University; he is fascinated by the traditional Korean moon jar in its harmony of volume and tension, straight and curved lines, dynamism and restraint. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.For further reference see Michel Francois & Young Gi Seo: Cornwall to Korea, Leach Pottery St. Ives 2019 catalogue34.5cm high, 37cm wide

YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE CONTEMPORARY YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE,wood-fired with Cornish soil, bottle/flask form, with glazed neck and shoulders, textured buff body, 19.5cm highFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.

YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE CONTEMPORARY YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE,wood-fired with Cornish soil, bottle/flask form, with glazed neck and shoulders, textured buff body, 28cm highFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.

YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE CONTEMPORARY wood-fired with Cornish soil, bottle/flask form, with glazed neck and shoulders, textured buff bodyFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.18cm high

YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE CONTEMPORARY YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE,wood-fired with Cornish soil, bottle/flask form, with glazed neck and shoulders, textured buff body, 30cm highFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.

YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE CONTEMPORARY wood-fired with Cornish soil, bottle/flask form, with glazed neck and shoulders, textured buff bodyFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.24cm high

YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE CONTEMPORARY wood-fired with Cornish soil, bottle/flask form, with glazed neck and shoulders, textured buff bodyFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.20.5cm high

YOUNG GI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), LARGE STUDIO POTTERY MOON JAR CONTEMPORARY titled Magnolia Moon, wood-fired, crackle glazed monochrome celadon ground, unsignedFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University; he is fascinated by the traditional Korean moon jar in its harmony of volume and tension, straight and curved lines, dynamism and restraint. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.For further reference see Michel Francois & Young Gi Seo: Cornwall to Korea, Leach Pottery St. Ives 2019 catalogue38cm high, 40cm wideGood condition, no damage to note, crazed as part of production, a couple of tiny discoloured underglaze spots, images available (note the celadon tone is stronger in person)

YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE CONTEMPORARY YOUNGGI SEO (SOUTH KOREAN), STUDIO POTTERY VASE,wood-fired with Cornish soil, bottle/flask form, with glazed neck and shoulders, textured buff body, 25cm highFootnote: Young Gi Seo started producing pottery at the age of 18 and has risen to prominence as one of South Korea's premier studio potters while holding a professorship at Kyonggi University. A joint exhibition featuring Young Gi Seo was held at the Leach Pottery, St. Ives, in 2019, exploring the ongoing relationship between Korean and Cornish pottery established by its founder Bernard Leach who visited Korea in the 1930s and brought back a Joseon Dynasty moon jar, stating that owning it was akin to 'carrying a piece of happiness'.

Three Japanese pottery Noh masks. 7 x 4.5cm, 6.5 x 4cm, 6 x 5cm. (3) From the estate of Frederic Lipscombe.Frederic Lipscombe was an artist who studied at the Slade School of Art, after which he worked with the master studio potter Bernard Leach. As well as working in clay he was a wood carver, a silversmith, and a printmaker. In the 1930s he taught at art schools in New Zealand including Wellington College. Prior to WWII he travelled widely in the Far East, and during these travels in the 1930s he acquired objects that interested him and which he found inspirational for his own creative work. These included many carved jades and netsukes. He returned to England at the outbreak of war in 1939. He died in 1968.His collections are now being sold by his grandchildren.

A Chinese pale jade carved bird, Qing Dynasty. Height 2.5cm, length 5.5cm, depth 1.5cm.From the estate of Frederic Lipscombe.Frederic Lipscombe was an artist who studied at the Slade School of Art, after which he worked with the master studio potter Bernard Leach. As well as working in clay he was a wood carver, a silversmith, and a printmaker. In the 1930s he taught at art schools in New Zealand including Wellington College. Prior to WWII he travelled widely in the Far East, and during these travels in the 1930s he acquired objects that interested him and which he found inspirational for his own creative work. These included many carved jades and netsukes. He returned to England at the outbreak of war in 1939. He died in 1968.His collections are now being sold by his grandchildren.No condition issues.

BERNARD LEACH POTTERY.* A Bernard Leach small bottle vase with painted decoration. Impressed personal 'BL' & Leach Pottery marks. Height 11cm. Provenance: Purchased direct from the Pottery by the vendor's mother in 1935.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

CORNISH INTEREST. Six books relating to Cornwall including The Cornish Pocket Borough, Old Cornish Bridges and Streams, Cornish Years, The Path of the Son (Biography of Bryan Pearce), Geevor & the Blue Book Guide to Cornwall. Also, The Art of Bernard Leach (a V & A exhibition publication) & Cornwall The Land of the Gods by Dexter.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

*Bernard Leach [1887-1979] a stoneware vase of slender oviform with short flaring neck three quarter glaze in ivory tones and painted with 'leaping carp' decoration between narrow linear bands, impressed peronal and St Ives seals near foot, 42.5cm high, [damage to neck].

After Bernard Leach (1887-1979)Lithographic print 'Black Jar' printed at the Curwen Studios 1974signed in pencil lower right, limited edition number 7 of 100, mounted but unframed 77.5 x 57cmThe Curwen Press was founded by the Reverend John Curwen (1816–1880) in Plaistow in east London in 1863 to print music. It was incorporated as J. Curwen & Sons in 1897. Harold Curwen (1885-1949) took over the business in 1914 and began to specialise in well-designed work. After 1920, Oliver Simon (1895-1956) extended Curwen's reputation for good typography and design to book-work. The Press employed many important artists and designers, including Edward Ardizzone RA, Barnett Freedman, Edward Bawden RA, Claud Lovat Fraser, Paul Nash RA, Eric Ravilious RA and Albert Rutherston.In 1933 the Curwen Press Ltd separated from J. Curwen & Sons (which continued as a music publisher until 1969). The original directors were Harold Curwen, and Oliver and his brother Herbert Simon (1898-1974). The business suffered extensive war damage. In 1964 it merged with M. R. Harley & Co. and in 1965 Basil Harley became managing director. Under him, Curwen developed its business in high-quality colour lithography, notably for natural-history illustration. Letterpress work gradually declined in importance. Curwen Prints Ltd, a workshop for the production of artists' prints, became a separate business in 1968. Curwen Press closed in 1984. The Curwen Studio survives as an independent studio. Condition ReportSome staining in places, browning to the edges. Stain above number and stain above vase. Pin holes to the corners. Possibly some fading/discolouration.  Biro mark and tape to the back General wear and tear.

BERNARD LEACH 'W H Lane & Son Auction Catalogue.' 'Bernard Leach Ceramics/Oriental Objets d'Art.' Illustrated Catalogue mostly with hand-written prices. orig card covers, 29th May 1980. good condition; plus LEACH POTTERY Catalogue. 1946. Covers detached: front cover decaying.

Bernard LEACH Kenzan and his Tradition. The Lives and Times of Koetsu, Satatsu and Kenzan. very good, first edition,1966. Together with The Potter's Challenge by the same author.

Bernard Leach interest. Four works. SOETSU YANAGI. 'The Unknown Craftsman. A Japanese Insight into Beauty,' first edition, adapted by Bernard Leach, foreward by Shoji Hamada, spotting to original boards and throughout textblock, numerous plates, Kodansha Internationl, 1972; BERNARD LEACH. 'A Potter's Book,' reprint, rubbed original cloth, cracked inner hinge, plates, Faber & Faber, London, 1949; 'Kenzan and His Tradition,' first edition, original cloth, staining to unclipped dj, illustrations, Faber & Faber, 1966; 'Beyond East and West,' first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, Faber & Faber, 1978. (4)

Signed Bernard Leach. 'Drawings, Verse & Belief,' signed by the author, 140/500, spotting to orignal cloth and edge of textblock, card slip, Jupiter Books, London, 1973.

Frederick Edward MCWILLIAM (1909-1992) Women of Belfast, 1973 LithographSignedNumbered 7/90Image size 45.5 x 58cmSheet size 57 x 77cmPart of The Penwith Portfolio, 1973, published by Penwith Galleries Ltd, St Ives. The portfolio originally included works by Barbara Hepworth, Peter Lanyon, Bernard Leach, Robert Adams, Alan Davie, Merlyn Evans, Duncan Grant, Ben Nicholson, John Piper, Michael Rothenstein, F. E. McWilliam and Henry Moore.

Merlyn EVANS (1910-1973) St Ives Beach, 1973 LithographSignedNumbered 7/90Image size 51 x 72cmSheet size 58.5 x 79.5cmPart of The Penwith Portfolio, 1973, published by Penwith Galleries Ltd, St Ives. The portfolio originally included works by Barbara Hepworth, Peter Lanyon, Bernard Leach, Robert Adams, Alan Davie, Merlyn Evans, Duncan Grant, Ben Nicholson, John Piper, Michael Rothenstein, F. E. McWilliam and Henry Moore.

Peter LANYON (1918-1964) The Returned Seaman LithographSignedNumbered 8/90Image size 63 x 70cmSheet size 74 x 80cmPart of The Penwith Portfolio, 1973, published by Penwith Galleries Ltd, St Ives. The portfolio originally included works by Barbara Hepworth, Peter Lanyon, Bernard Leach, Robert Adams, Alan Davie, Merlyn Evans, Duncan Grant, Ben Nicholson, John Piper, Michael Rothenstein, F. E. McWilliam and Henry Moore.Provenance - From the Estate of John and Gunni CrowtherThis appears to be in good condition, however, it has not been examined out of the frame. There is a hint of browning to the margins. It is numbered 8/90 to the lower left.The Signature is printed

After Peter LANYON (1918-1964) Two reproduction prints of 'The Returned Seaman' from the 1973 Penwith PortfolioTogether with a reproduction print of 'Drawing for a pot' by Bernard Leach also from the 1973 Penwith PortfolioProvenance - The John and Gunni Crowther estate.

A collection of 26 exhibition posters Artists include Fred Yates, Bernard Leach, Alfred Wallis, Bryan Pearce, etc. Dimensions of the largest poster: 73.5 x 51cm.

Three publications. Concept and Form: Bernard Leach. Emmanuel Cooper. Exhibition catalogue Penlee House Gallery & Museum 2002.Bernard Leach and the Leach Pottery. Exhibiton catalogue Tate St Ives 2004.Bernard Leach: Ceramics, Oriental Objets d'Art. Auction catalogue W.H Lane & Son 1980.

Bernard Howell LEACH (1887-1979) A postcard to Marion Hocken and her husband Dated '63, from the UNESCO Conference, Paris sent to Mr & Mrs Paul of The Meadow Studio Porthmeor St. Ives. Bernard Leach writes "This is the end of a 50 year journey for both Hamada and myself".

Bernard Howell LEACH (1887-1979) Drawing for a Pot, 1973 LithographSignedNumbered 8/90Image size 30 x 29.5cmSheet size 77.5 x 57cmPart of The Penwith Portfolio, 1973, published by Penwith Galleries Ltd, St Ives. The portfolio originally included works by Barbara Hepworth, Peter Lanyon, Bernard Leach, Robert Adams, Alan Davie, Merlyn Evans, Duncan Grant, Ben Nicholson, John Piper, Michael Rothenstein, F. E. McWilliam and Henry Moore.

Bernard Leach 'Drawings, Verse & Belief', 1973 Signed, first editionNumbered 124/500Overall the interior of the book is in excellent condition. There are a number of areas where discoloration is present, particularly on the cover, the initial inside page and the sleeve. There are a number of bumps to the corners of the sleeve (please see additional images), along with a small scuff on the open edge of the sleeve.

Robert ADAMS (1917-1984) Screen Form, 1973 LithographSignedNumbered 8/90Image size 56 x 28.5cmSheet size 77.5 x 57cmPart of The Penwith Portfolio, 1973, published by Penwith Galleries Ltd, St Ives. The portfolio originally included works by Barbara Hepworth, Peter Lanyon, Bernard Leach, Robert Adams, Alan Davie, Merlyn Evans, Duncan Grant, Ben Nicholson, John Piper, Michael Rothenstein, F. E. McWilliam and Henry Moore.Provenance - From the Estate of John and Gunni Crowther

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Group of six small studio pottery ceramic teabowls. Glazed stoneware with various decoration along the sides. Each stamped along the footrim.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Height ranges from 2 1/2 in to 3 1/4 in; diameter ranges from 3 1/4 in to 3 1/2 in.

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Group of three studio pottery ceramic vases. Glazed stoneware in various forms. Each stamped along the footrim.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Height ranges from 4 in to 5 1/2 in; diameter ranges from 3 1/4 in to 4 in.

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Set of four studio pottery ceramic tea bowls and bowls. Glazed stoneware with splashed decoration along the sides. Each stamped along the footrim.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Bowls, each; Height 3 1/2 in x diameter: 5 3/4 in. Tea Bowls, each; Height: 2 3/4 in x diameter 3 3/4 in.

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Large studio pottery ceramic bowl. Glazed stoneware with MacKenzie's iconic finger marks along the inside of the bowl. Stamped along the footrim.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Height: 6 in x diameter: 13 3/4 in.

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic serving platter. Glazed stoneware in white with MacKenzie's iconic finger marks along the inside of the bowl. Stamped along the footrim.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Height: 2 1/4 in x width: 13 1/2 in x depth: 12 1/4 in.

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Miniature studio pottery ceramic tazza. Glazed stoneware. Double stamped along the underside of the dish.Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.Height: 3 1/4 in x diameter: 6 3/4 in.

THE CORNISH REVIEW ETC. Eight copies of The Cornish Review, c.1966-1968. Also, a 1966 copy of the Cornish Magazine, a paperback 1977 copy of Bernard Leach's 'A Potters Book' & Hyman Segal's 'Art Colony'. Note: The Bernard Leach book is inscribed 'To Nigel from Janet Leach.'  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

British 20th Century Studio Stoneware Art Pottery Collection(12 x Pieces). Southern English Biscuit heavy stoneware, decorated with mostly Brown or dark Red Glazes and occasional touches of underglaze Blue. St Ives, Devon, Wiltshire, Surrey and London. Makers are Alpha Potteries, Bernard Leach, Bocean, Scott Marshall, Richard Jenkins, Norah Braden, Alan Brough, Duncombe, Richard and some unmarked. Incised marks, signatures and paper labels attached which may be obscuring further marks?Condition - Excellent throughout this group of ceramics, with no noticeable damage to any piece. There will be firing marks and minor imperfections, but no rim or base chips and certainly no restoration. The tallest Vase is about 18cm high

A Studio pottery spiral form vase, possibly by Julian King-Slater, with oxidised finish, 41.5 cm high, Two Bernard Leach Studio mugs, 11 and 11.5 cm high, a lidded pot, marked P.R. St Ives (possibly Paul Richards) and other similar stoneware Studio pottery.Qty: 9From the Studio of Yankel FeatherThe grey tankard has a chip on the lipThe oatmeal / biege tankard has very small chips around the rimThe fish dish has a large chip and two large cracks running from the lip to the sole of the dishThe large jug has a crack at the root of the loop handle.No obvious damage or restoration found on the spiral-form vase possibly by Julian King-Slater.

Bernard Leach pottery tankard with ribbed terracotta and black body, the handle with scrolled terminal, Bernard Leach pottery pot and cover, together with a print depicting John Leach (Grandson of Bernard) at work and a book by Edmund de Waal (4)

BERNARD LEACH (1887-1979) A stoneware pottery bowl, painted with scrolling decoration in brown, with blue dots, on a cream ground, impressed marks to base 22cm diameter Condition Report:Nice condition, no chips, racks or restoration. A couple of surface scratches to the inside