{"product_id":"1970s-british-brutalist-inspired-studio-pottery-owl","title":"1970s British Brutalist-Inspired Studio Pottery Owl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1970s British Brutalist-Inspired Studio Pottery Owl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Expressive Hand-Modelled Ceramic Owl With Monumental Eyes, Rich Earthy Glazing and Sculptural Character\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish studio pottery owl dating to circa the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong Brutalist-inspired sculptural aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional oversized eyes giving the owl an engaging and slightly Surrealist expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-modelled pottery with pronounced incised feather decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully varied earthy glaze in brown, ochre, cream and caramel tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact decorative sculpture measuring 9.5 cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnidentified British studio potter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Northern England provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive example of later 20th-century British sculptural ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming small owl represents the more sculptural and expressive side of British studio pottery during the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than pursuing naturalistic representation, the maker has created a strongly simplified, almost architectural form. The compact body, substantial wings and broad frontal composition give the sculpture a weighty visual presence despite its diminutive scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly effective are the enormous circular eyes, which dominate the face and introduce a playful Surrealist quality. One eye is open while the other is partially closed, creating the impression of an animated character caught in a moment of observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extensive incised detailing across the wings contrasts with the comparatively smooth breast, while the rich mottled glaze emphasises the tactile and handmade character of the pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObject: Studio Pottery Owl Sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Glazed Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Late 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Brutalist-Inspired British Studio Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Unidentified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: Owl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe owl has been modelled in a deliberately compact and simplified manner, characteristic of the transition in British studio pottery towards more sculptural ceramic objects during the mid and later 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strong silhouette and compressed geometry give the work a Brutalist-inspired quality, while the irregular glaze provides contrast through areas of warm ochre, cream, caramel and dark brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feather patterning is rendered through bold linear incisions, particularly across the wings and shoulders, creating a pronounced relief-like texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost remarkable are the exaggerated eyes, which project strongly from the face almost as independent sculptural discs. Their asymmetry provides the work with a humorous and distinctly individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough visually grounded in the British studio pottery tradition, the work also possesses a playful Surrealist quality through its expression and unusual proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is unsigned and the maker remains unidentified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is best understood as an example of \u003cstrong\u003eBrutalist-inspired British studio pottery of the circa 1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than being attributed to a specific named pottery without documentary or impressed-mark evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts modelling, glazing and surface treatment may be compared with the wider field of British studio ceramics in which animal sculpture became an increasingly important means of artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate collection, Northern England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired for the collection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 9.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth at base: 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface retains a pleasing aged patina with general wear consistent with age and previous use. There are some small chips and areas of loss in places, commensurate with the sculpture's age and handmade ceramic construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to all accompanying images when assessing condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture will be professionally wrapped and securely packed, with particular care taken around the projecting eyes and modelled feather details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork will be supplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution issued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, recording the artwork’s catalogue details, attribution, provenance as stated, and details of the sale. 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