Michael Cardew (UK) - a rare 'Gwari' three handle casserole

Michael Cardew (UK) - a handthrown 'Gwari' three-handle casserole under the influence of the African experience of the artist, stoneware, incised decoration in upper part and lid, Wenford Bridge Pottery, imperfect Asian look learned by his teacher Bernard Leach, around 1969 or earlier (one sticker says 1959 and exhibited in Museum Boijmans in 1960), height 22,8 cm; diameter 28,6 cm, artist and pottery stamps. Former J.W.N. van Achterbergh Collection, hence Collection I. Tirion-Beijerinck (curator Museum Boijmans-Van Beuningen Rotterdam).

 

 

Product Number: 
1575
Production year: 
around 1969 or 1959
Signature: 
artist and pottery stamps
Measurements: 
Height 22,8 cm; diameter 28,6 cm
Condition: 
nice with no damage or restoration
Provenance: 
Collection J.W.N. van Achterbergh
Country: 
Great Britain
Status: 
Sold