Ruskin Pottery - William Howson Taylor - Vase - Earthenware
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Ruskin Pottery earthenware vase from Smethwick, Birmingham, United Kingdom, designed by William Howson Taylor, circa 1930, 21 cm high and 18 cm in diameter, in excellent condition with a mottled glaze.
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Ruskin Pottery - Grote Arts & Crafts / Art Deco vase with speckled glaze - 1930
Magnificent and rare ceramic vase from the famous English studio Ruskin Pottery, crafted in 1930. This impressive vase is an iconic example of the craftsmanship of William Howson Taylor. Ruskin Pottery (Smethwick, Birmingham) was renowned worldwide for its innovative experiments with complex and unique glazes. Because all glaze recipes and documentation were deliberately destroyed when the studio closed in 1935, each object is unreproducible and highly sought after by collectors. This specific 1930 specimen features a brilliant, organically mottled or speckled glaze (mottled / soufflé glaze). The base coat has a soft, earthy gray-green tint that transitions vividly toward the neck into warm ochre and golden speckles. The elegant, timeless form is strongly inspired by antique Chinese pottery, a typical feature of the finest pieces from the studio’s late period. At a height of almost 21 cm, this is a substantial and monumental piece within Ruskin’s oeuvre. The vase is in exceptional, completely undamaged condition with no chips, cracks, or restorations — a rarity for ceramics of nearly a century old.
Ruskin Pottery - Grote Arts & Crafts / Art Deco vase with speckled glaze - 1930
Magnificent and rare ceramic vase from the famous English studio Ruskin Pottery, crafted in 1930. This impressive vase is an iconic example of the craftsmanship of William Howson Taylor. Ruskin Pottery (Smethwick, Birmingham) was renowned worldwide for its innovative experiments with complex and unique glazes. Because all glaze recipes and documentation were deliberately destroyed when the studio closed in 1935, each object is unreproducible and highly sought after by collectors. This specific 1930 specimen features a brilliant, organically mottled or speckled glaze (mottled / soufflé glaze). The base coat has a soft, earthy gray-green tint that transitions vividly toward the neck into warm ochre and golden speckles. The elegant, timeless form is strongly inspired by antique Chinese pottery, a typical feature of the finest pieces from the studio’s late period. At a height of almost 21 cm, this is a substantial and monumental piece within Ruskin’s oeuvre. The vase is in exceptional, completely undamaged condition with no chips, cracks, or restorations — a rarity for ceramics of nearly a century old.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Smethwick, Birmingham
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Designer/artist/maker
William Howson Taylor
Material
Earthenware
Manufacturer/brand
Ruskin Pottery
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
21 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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