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Click here to subscribeDuncan GRANT (1885-1978) Interior, 1973 LithographSignedNumbered 7/90Image size 36 x 30.5cmSheet size 77.5 x 57.5cmPart 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.
BERNARD LEACH (1887-1979); A 'PILGRIM' STONEWARE DISHCIRCA 1970Of typical conical form, impressed marks to base rim and faintly stamped ENGLAND, 32cm diameter, with associated stained wood display standCf. Bonhams, 23rd May 2006, lots 16 & 25. for similar bowls, hammer price £10,200 & £6,000.Condition Report: The impressed marks are indistinct and flooded with coloured glaze.Condition Report Disclaimer
BERNARD LEACH (1887-1979) for Leach Pottery; a cut sided stoneware bowl partially covered in tenmoku and kaki glaze, impressed BL and pottery marks (glaze filled), diameter 22cm. (D)Additional InformationRestoration to cracked body and base with glaze running over foot ring and marks, otherwise appears good with no further signs of faults, damage or restorations.This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit https://www.dacs.org.uk or https://artistscollectingsociety.org
Two Japanese bronze and brass pill boxes, Meiji period. Largest height 2.5cm, width 4.5cm and height 2 cm, width 4cm, a black hardstone Buddha pendant, 4 x 3.5cm, a bronze figure, height 10cm, a squat form pottery vase, height 4.5cm and a rock crystal netsuke, 4 x 5cm. (6)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.
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.
Two Chinese hardwood stands, 19th century. width of top of stand 8.5cm, height 10cm, width 9cm, depth 4.5cm, small stand size height 2cm, inner width 3.3cm, inner width 1.5cm. (2)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 Yixing pottery teapot, 19th century. The fluted body with rows of calligraphy, height 10.5cm, length 17.5cm, diameter of body 11cm.The items were bought by the vendors grandfather, Frederic Lipscombe in the 1930s. He was an artist who after studying at the Slade school of art went on to work with Bernard Leach. He worked in clay and was a wood carver, a silversmith, and a printmaker. In the 1930s he taught in New Zealand at art schools including Wellington College. He travelled widely in the Far East and acquired objects that interested him to use as inspiration for his work. This included many carved pieces, particularly netsukes and jades. He returned to England on the outbreak of the 2nd World War. When he died in 1968 his collections were shared between his children, one of whom was the vendors father. The family are now selling the collection as their parents are deceased.There is no damage apart from two chips on the underside of the lid. See images
A Japanese iron and gold decorated tsuba, Edo Period. Signed, finely detailed with battle scenes, 7.5 x 7cmFrom 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 Japanese bronze tsuba, Edo Period. Signed, decorated with a dragon, 8 x 7.5cm.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.
Two Japanese bronze hand mirrors, Meiji period. Diameters 16.5cm and diameter 7cm. (2)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.
Two Japanese bronze and gold buttons, Meiji Period. With quails amidst wild flowers, diameter 3.2cm.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 and russet carved bird, Qing Dynasty. Height 2.5cm, length 5.5cm, depth 2cm.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 damages
A Chinese carved jade and russet chicken, Qing Dynasty. Height 3.5cm, length 4.5cm, depth 1.8cm.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.More images added.
A Chinese carved pale jade buckle, Qing Dynasty. 6 x 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 damage and no repair
A Chinese pale jade carving of two boys, Qing Dynasty. Height 5cm, width 4.5cm, 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 damage
A Chinese carved pale jade and russet seal, Qing Dynasty. Surmounted by two animals on their backs, height 3.5cm,width 2cm, depth 2cm.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 damage and no repair. Extra images now on our website www.davidlay.co.uk
A Chinese jade and russet carving of a boy, Qing Dynasty. Holding a staff, with a bird on his shoulder and possibly a peach, height 5.5cm, width 4cm, depth 2.5cm.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.
A Japanese cloisonne vase, circa 1900. Decorated with a dragon, height 12.5cm.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.
A Chinese russet jade pendant, Qing Dynasty. 6 x 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.
A Japanese carved wood netsuke in the form of a turtle, 19th century. Signed, height 2cm, length 4.5cm, width 3.5cm.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.Good condition. More images added.
A Japanese bronze and gold kozuka, (knife handle) Edo period, signed. Decorated with a fish, 9.5cm, width 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.
A Japanese bronze and gold kozuka, (knife handle) Edo period. Decorated with birds, length 9.5cm, width 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.See images
A Bernard Leach St Ives studio pottery vase of bulbous shape, covered in a blue/grey glaze decorated with opposing stylized foliage, impressed seal mark and 'ENGLAND' to footrim, height 8.5cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
BERNARD LEACH CBE (BRITISH 1887-1979) - LARGE STONEWARE LIDDED JAR & ELEPHANT FINIAL. (d) A large stoneware jar mounted with a dome top lid with Elephant finial, with a tenmoku glaze and with an incised cross hatch design to two areas. 'BL' seal mark to the side of the base rim. 31cms high, *Artist Resale Rights applies to this lot. * Generally seems fine and no noticeable damage or cracks. Rim of the jar has a couple of small chips where the lid sits, otherwise seems ok. **BP 22.5% inc VAT + Lot Fee of £8
LUCIE RIE INSCRIBED BOOK & OTHER STUDIO POTTERY BOOKS. Including 'Lucie Rie by Tony Birks, 1987, and inscribed inside by Lucie Rie. Also with other books including 'Hans Coper by Tony Birks, 1991, 'Lucie Rie published by the Crafts Council (also inscribed, no dust cover), 'Bernard Leach, Hamada & Their Circle, Wingfield Digby Collection, 1992', David Leach by Emmanuel Cooper (signed by David Leach, 03), 'Nicholas Homoky, 1997', Drawings Verse & Belief, Bernard Leach, 1988 (signed by David Leach), 'The Leach Legacy, 1996', 'Claudi Casanovas, 1996', 'Glass Art, Peter Layton (signed) and other books. (15). * Generally good. **BP 22.5% inc VAT + Lot Fee of £8
BERNARD LEACH (1887-1979) - LARGE ST IVES STUDIO POTTERY VASE. (d) A large pottery vase with a narrow neck and bulbous body, and with a tenmoku glaze. Seal marks 'BL and St Ives mark. 40cms high, *Artist Resale Rights applies to this lot. * Small graze to the outside of the rim, otherwise seems fine. **BP 22.5% inc VAT + Lot Fee of £8
Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Large studio pottery ceramic lidded vase. Glazed stoneware with MacKenzie's iconic finger decoration along the sides. 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 (including lid): 11 in x diameter: 10 in.
Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic fluted vase. Stoneware with a drip glaze. Double 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: 10 in x diameter: 5 1/2 in.
Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Massive studio pottery ceramic white vase. Glazed stoneware with cut sides. 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: 14 in x diameter: 10 in.
Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Massive studio pottery ceramic vase. Stoneware with brown glaze along the top half. 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: 14 3/4 in x diameter: 9 in.
Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic charger. Glazed stoneware with painted splatter decoration along the bowl. 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: 2 1/2 in x diameter 13 1/2 in.
Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Group of two studio pottery ceramic chargers, one double-rimmed. Glazed stoneware with MacKenzie's iconic finger marks along the bowl. 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.Orange platter; Height: 2 1/4 in x diameter: 13 in. Green platter; Height: 1 3/4 in x diameter: 12 3/4 in.
A Bernard Leach (1887-1979) Studio pottery dish. Decorated with a seascape, sea gulls flying above the sea, painted BL to reverse and impressed seal mark, diam. 33cm Condition Report: The dish has a firing flaw to the well which indecates it is probably a second. No chips cracks or restoration.
Bernard Leach St Ives studio pottery Tenmoku glazed vase of flattened form with incised willow tree decoration, incised Bernard Leach monogram and St Ives Pottery mark, H21cm. With letter of provenance stating the vase was purchased in 1952 directly from Bernard Leach, when the buyers were told the vase was made for an exhibition involving Hamada, the family member mentioned in the letter is the vendor. Also included is an auction print of a similar stoneware jar that realised $16,000 at Brunk Auctions North Carolina in 2008
Frederick Edward MCWILLIAM (1909-1992)Women of Belfast, 1973LithographSignedNumbered 9/90Image 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 (see lot number 8), Bernard Leach (see lot number 156), Robert Adams (see lot number 346), Alan Davie (see lot number 306), Merlyn Evans (see lot number 287), Duncan Grant (see lot number 438), Ben Nicholson, John Piper (see lot number 371), Michael Rothenstein (see lot number 229), F. E. McWilliam and Henry Moore.
Bernard Howell LEACH (1887-1979)Drawing for a Pot, 1973LithographSignedNumbered 9/90Image 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 (see lot number 8), Bernard Leach, Robert Adams (see lot number 346), Alan Davie (see lot number 306), Merlyn Evans (see lot number 287), Duncan Grant (see lot number 438), Ben Nicholson, John Piper (see lot number 371), Michael Rothenstein (see lot number 229), F. E. McWilliam (see lot number 138) and Henry Moore.
Michael ROTHENSTEIN (1908-1993)Sunrise at 36,000 Feet, 1973Relief and screenprintSignedNumbered 9/90Image size 48 x 71cmSheet size 58 x 79cmPart of The Penwith Portfolio, 1973, published by Penwith Galleries Ltd, St Ives. The portfolio originally included works by Barbara Hepworth, Peter Lanyon (see lot number 8), Bernard Leach (see lot number 156), Robert Adams (see lot number 346), Alan Davie (see lot number 306), Merlyn Evans (see lot number 287), Duncan Grant (see lot number 438), Ben Nicholson, John Piper (see lot number 371), Michael Rothenstein, F. E. McWilliam (see lot number 138) and Henry Moore. Overall this piece is in good condition. There is a very slight light mark present in the bottom right-hand corner of the page (please see additional image).
Merlyn Oliver EVANS (1910-1973)St Ives Beach, 1973LithographSigned and dated '73Numbered 9/90Image 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 (see lot number 8), Bernard Leach (see lot number 156), Robert Adams (see lot number 346), Alan Davie (see lot number 306), Merlyn Evans, Duncan Grant (see lot number 438), Ben Nicholson, John Piper (see lot number 371), Michael Rothenstein (see lot number 229), F. E. McWilliam (see lot number 138) and Henry Moore.
Alan DAVIE (1920-2014)Bird through Wall, 1973LithographSigned and dated '73Numbered 9/90Image size 50 x 71cmSheet size 56.5 x 77.5cmPart of The Penwith Portfolio, 1973, published by Penwith Galleries Ltd, St Ives. The portfolio originally included works by Barbara Hepworth, Peter Lanyon (see lot number 8), Bernard Leach (see lot number 156), Robert Adams (see lot number 346), Alan Davie, Merlyn Evans (see lot number 287), Duncan Grant (see lot number 438), Ben Nicholson, John Piper (see lot number 371), Michael Rothenstein (see lot number 229), F. E. McWilliam (see lot number 138) and Henry Moore. Overall this piece is in good condition. There are a few signs of very light yellowing present in the top left and bottom right corners (please see additional images). These marks would not be apparent if the piece was framed.
Robert ADAMS (1917-1984)Screen Form, 1973LithographSignedNumbered 9/90Image 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 (see lot number 8), Bernard Leach (see lot number 156), Robert Adams, Alan Davie (see lot number 306), Merlyn Evans (see lot number 287), Duncan Grant (see lot number 438), Ben Nicholson, John Piper (see lot number 371), Michael Rothenstein (see lot number 229), F. E. McWilliam (see lot number 138) and Henry Moore.
John PIPER (1903-1992)Annunciation of The Shepherds, 1973LithographSignedNumbered 9/90Image size 43 x 54cmSheet size 58 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 (see lot number 8), Bernard Leach (see lot number 156), Robert Adams (see lot number 346), Alan Davie (see lot number 306), Merlyn Evans (see lot number 287), Duncan Grant (see lot number 438), Ben Nicholson, John Piper, Michael Rothenstein (see lot number 229), F. E. McWilliam (see lot number 138) and Henry Moore.
Bernard LEACH 1887-1979Three handwritten letters to Commander Reynolds Sharp RNRThe first letter dated 3.5.37, apologising for his silence and explaining that his marriage (to first wife Muriel) has ended and he has moved to Dartington Hall with Laurie Cookes (who becomes his second wife).The second letter, on Leach Pottery headed paper, dated '28-VII-49' suggesting a possible joint visit to Reynolds and Michael Cardew at Wenford Bridge Pottery.The third, on Leach Pottery Headed notepaper dated '3.X.49' again apologising for silence, refusing an invatation and explaining that he and his second wife had come to a 'sad parting of the ways' 'not a third party this time, just incompatibility of temperaments.' 'Im going to the USA for exhibitions & lectures early next year but I hope to get to Bodmin to get to see you and Michael Cardew before that'Written to a relative of Leach's, this intriguing collection of letters combine insights of a very personal nature into Leach's marriages, with his working arrangements during these unsettling periods in his family life.Provenance: From the Sharp family.
Bernard Howell LEACH (1879-1979)Portrait of the artist Marion Grace Hocken, 1947Pencil on paper23.5x17cmAnotated to the reverse: "Drawing of me by BL drawn in train returning from Hornsea"Also some notes about the writer Edgar WallaceNote: In the late 1940s, Marion Hocken developed an interest in the Bahá'i Faith which in turn, led to a relationship with Bernard Leach who was also practicing the Bahá'i Faith. Together, they attended a Baha'i Summer School at Granville Court in Hornsea, East Riding in 1947 and according to the inscription, this drawing was made on the return journey.Sven Berlin recorded in his book 'The Coat of Many Colours', “One evening, I saw Bernard standing on a soap box denouncing immorality and preaching the Bahá’i religion, with an amanuensis, Marion Hocken, assisting him and carrying his papers, amidst the shouts and catcalls of the local fishermen.”We are grateful to the artist's grandson, Jonny Nance and to David Tovey for their assistance in cataloguing this work.
Duncan GRANT (1885-1978)Interior, 1973LithographSignedNumbered 9/90Image size 36 x 30.5cmSheet size 77.5 x 57.5cmPart of The Penwith Portfolio, 1973, published by Penwith Galleries Ltd, St Ives. The portfolio originally included works by Barbara Hepworth, Peter Lanyon (see lot number 8), Bernard Leach (see lot number 156), Robert Adams (see lot number 346), Alan Davie (see lot number 306), Merlyn Evans (see lot number 287), Duncan Grant, Ben Nicholson, John Piper (see lot number 371), Michael Rothenstein (see lot number 229), F. E. McWilliam (see lot number 138) and Henry Moore.
Four books.'Concept and Form: Bernard Leach'. Emmanuel Cooper. Exhibition catalogue. Penlee House Gallery & Museum Penzance.'Bernard Leach Ceramics. Oriental Objects d'Art'. Auction catalogue 1981. W. H. Lane and Son, Penzance.'The Art of Bernard Leach. A loan retrospective exhibition 1977'. Exhibition catalogue. Victoria and Albert Museum.'Bernard Leach Ceramics. Oriental Objects d'Art'. Auction catalogue 1980. W. H. Lane and Son, Penzance.
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