Studio Ceramics and Art Pottery
Studio ceramics and art pottery feature in our Modern Art & Design sales, with free, no obligation valuations for this auction. Our sales regularly feature work by renowned ceramicists like Lucie Rie, John Maltby, David Leach, Akiko Hirai and Peter Hayes, alongside pieces from the Leach Pottery tradition.
Studio ceramics covers pieces from the early 20th century to the present day. The field spans traditional craftsmanship and contemporary studio practice, from Britain and internationally.
Value is influenced by condition, rarity, provenance, exhibition history and the maker’s reputation. Limited-production pieces, exhibition works and ceramics associated with significant potteries, movements or regions tend to attract strong collector interest.
The category also ranges from functional stoneware and porcelain through to sculptural ceramic forms, each reflecting the maker’s individual vision and wider developments in ceramic design and craft history.
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Value depends on condition, rarity, provenance, exhibition history and the maker’s reputation. Limited-production pieces, exhibition works and ceramics tied to significant potteries, movements or regions tend to attract the strongest collector interest. Send us clear photographs — including any signatures, labels, exhibition stickers and paperwork — and our specialist will tell you whether it’s a fit for one of our sales and what it might achieve.
You have three options: send images and details through our online form, message us on WhatsApp, or book an appointment at the saleroom. For larger collections, we can also visit you at home. Valuations are free, with no obligation to sell.
Pieces from the early 20th century to the present day, from traditional craftsmanship through contemporary studio practice. Our sales include work by named ceramicists such as Lucie Rie, John Maltby, David Leach, Akiko Hirai and Peter Hayes, pieces from the Leach Pottery tradition, and functional stoneware and porcelain alongside sculptural ceramic forms. Items come from British and international makers.
Valuations are free, with no obligation. If you choose to sell, you pay commission only on a successful sale, and there’s no fee if an item doesn’t sell.
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