{"title":"Featured Products","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse through some of our favourite items in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chess-john-maltby-1936-2020","title":"“Chess”, John Maltby (1936-2020)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful work by John Maltby \u003cspan\u003e(1936-2020)\u003c\/span\u003e, “Chess” distils the familiar geometry of the chessboard into a pared-back, quietly expressive composition. Rather than a literal representation, the painting explores balance, rhythm, and structure, thus allowing the board's grid to become the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaltby’s restrained palette and subtle surface variation lend the work a sense of depth and calm, while the recurring squares create a visual cadence that feels both ordered and gently irregular. There is a quiet tension between control and play, echoing the strategic nature of the game without directly depicting it.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on board collage, with gilt text, signed Maltby bottom right. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 x 30cm (image); 58 x 48cm (frame). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: John Maltby Ceramics and Paintings, Godfrey \u0026amp; Watt, 11th October-1st November 2003. Private collection, then acquired by the gallery from auction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Maltby produced two acrylic on board collages for his 2003 exhibition: Chess and Chess II along with several other acrylic paintings. This exhibition was the first time he showed his paintings alongside his ceramic sculptures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArtist Resale Rights may apply. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaulted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55553587609985,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0877\/0945\/files\/chess1.webp?v=1776762702"},{"product_id":"weathered-bronze-leo-dashwood-raku-pottery-contemporary","title":"“Weathered Bronze”, Leo Dashwood Raku Pottery (Contemporary)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary pot entitled “weathered bronze”, by Leo Dashwood (born 1985) using the raku technique, made in 2024. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA characterful studio piece defined by its softly metallic surface, this raku-fired vessel carries the depth and unpredictability of the firing process. Subtle bronze tones shift across the form, evoking aged metal while retaining the warmth and tactility of clay. An expressive object that sits easily between sculpture and function.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 15cm. Incised “Dashwood 24” to base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the artist’s own words: “Raku is generally considered as being one of the most demanding practices within the field of ceramics. The Raku technique is essentially when glazed ceramics are taken from the kiln while they are still glowing red hot and are then placed in a material that is combustible , such as sawdust. This technique is used to starve the piece of oxygen, which creates a myriad of colours within the glaze.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAI-enabled placement image may contain minor errors and not show representative proportions. Please refer to the stated dimensions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNot currently available online - please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vaulted.gallery\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e if you are interested in this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaulted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55553673920897,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0877\/0945\/files\/IMG_8326.jpg?v=1778342345"},{"product_id":"atlantis-vase-by-guy-sydenham-beatrice-bolton-for-poole-pottery-mid-century","title":"Atlantis Vase by Guy Sydenham \u0026 Beatrice Bolton for Poole Pottery (Mid-Century)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mid-century Poole Pottery “Atlantis” vase designed by \u003cstrong\u003eGuy Sydenham\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBeatrice Bolton\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA characterful example of Poole Pottery’s Atlantis range, this studio vase embodies the experimental spirit of late 1960s British ceramics. Developed under the direction of Guy Sydenham, the range sought to move beyond traditional decoration, embracing texture, form, and individual expression.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHand-thrown and worked by artist-makers within the Poole Studio, each piece carries its own distinct surface incised, carved, and layered with earthy glazes that echo natural materials and landscape. The result is both tactile and quietly sculptural, with subtle variations that reflect the hand of the maker.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf ovoid form with cylindrical neck, impressed circular decoration, glazed tan and turquoise on a white background, impressed factory marks and artists monograms. 22.5cm high. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNot currently available online - please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vaulted.gallery\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e if you are interested in this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaulted Gallery UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55555446571393,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0877\/0945\/files\/IMG_8315.jpg?v=1778337462"},{"product_id":"black-basalt-footed-bowl-designed-by-keith-murray-for-wedgwood","title":"Wedgwood: Black Basalt Footed Bowl, by Keith Murray","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDefined by its clean lines and sculptural form, this Keith Murray design for Wedgwood exemplifies the quiet confidence of modernist ceramics. The elevated foot and balanced proportions lend the piece a strong architectural presence.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFinished in Wedgwood’s distinctive matte black basalt, the surface has a soft, almost stone-like quality - absorbing light rather than reflecting it, and bringing depth without weight. The material sits somewhere between ceramic and sculpture, grounding the piece in both tradition and modern design.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape no.3813, flaring form with cut band to rim, impressed Wedgwood marks, approximately 16.5cm diameter, 10cm high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all antique or vintage items, there may be minor variations and imperfections which form part of their character. 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Black and brown earth tones, the glaze producing a bronze-like sheen under light, with stylistic dimples reminiscent of the arts and crafts movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eImpressed with maker’s mark. Approximately 21cm high, in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot currently available online - please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vaulted.gallery\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e if you are interested in this item.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClaire Knight is a potter working primarily with stoneware in rural Norfolk, England. Claire trained in ceramics at Farnham and went on to gain extensive experience working with some of the UK’s most respected studio potters. She worked with Douglas Phillips at Ridge Pottery in Queen Camel and with John Leach at Muchelney in Somerset, followed by two years as a production thrower at A. \u0026amp; J. Young Pottery in Norfolk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHer wood-fired stoneware is raw-fired to approximately 1280°C during firings that can last up to 30 hours. Oxygen-hungry flames leave warm orange flashes and speckled deposits of melted ash on the bare clay, set against glazed surfaces. Soda is introduced directly into the kiln over several hours, creating a lustrous surface that can develop into a distinctive “orange peel” texture. 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