Large Black and White ‘Shoulder’ Pot with Circular Rim by John Ward

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A large hand-built stoneware vessel by British ceramicist John Ward, featuring a rounded shoulder form and circular rim. Constructed using Ward’s signature coiling technique, the piece is finished in a black and white glaze, emphasising the clarity of form and surface. Impressed with the maker’s mark near the base. John Ward studied at Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts under Lucie Rie and Hans Coper, and became known for his sculptural approach to functional ceramics. From his studio in rural Wales, Ward developed a distinct practice that received widespread recognition in both the UK and internationally. His work is held in the collections of major institutions, including the Victoria & Albert Museum. He ceased making in 2017 due to health reasons. Origin: British Period/Style: Contemporary Studio Pottery Date: Circa 1990s Material: Stoneware Dimensions: 32.5cm height × 27cm width Marks: Impressed maker’s mark Provenance: Private Collection MAAK, London, 18 May 2017, lot 208 Acquired from the above by the present owner Private Collection, UK

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A large hand-built stoneware vessel by British ceramicist John Ward, featuring a rounded shoulder form and circular rim. Constructed using Ward’s signature coiling technique, the piece is finished in a black and white glaze, emphasising the clarity of form and surface. Impressed with the maker’s mark near the base. John Ward studied at Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts under Lucie Rie and Hans Coper, and became known for his sculptural approach to functional ceramics. From his studio in rural Wales, Ward developed a distinct practice that received widespread recognition in both the UK and internationally. His work is held in the collections of major institutions, including the Victoria & Albert Museum. He ceased making in 2017 due to health reasons. Origin: British Period/Style: Contemporary Studio Pottery Date: Circa 1990s Material: Stoneware Dimensions: 32.5cm height × 27cm width Marks: Impressed maker’s mark Provenance: Private Collection MAAK, London, 18 May 2017, lot 208 Acquired from the above by the present owner Private Collection, UK

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