{"title":"Sculptural Ceramics","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\u003eCharacterful, tactile, and quietly expressive, the Sculptural Ceramics collection brings together works that sit between vessel and form. Emphasising shape, balance, and surface, these pieces move beyond function, becoming objects of presence in their own right. From hand-built studio works to refined modernist forms, each piece explores the relationship between material and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to anchor and elevate a scheme, these ceramics work as focal points on consoles, shelves, and tables by introducing depth, rhythm, and a considered sense of artistry while complementing both contemporary and more layered interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"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":"sculptural-modernist-vase-by-colin-melbourne-for-beswick-pottery-mid-century","title":"Beswick Pottery: Sculptural Modernist Vase by Colin Melbourne (Mid-Century)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mid-century, sculptural, modernist vase in black and beige, with a contrasting vivid blue interior glaze was designed by Colin Melbourne for Beswick Pottery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked to base “1395” and “Beswick England”, stamped “Beswick England” and with designer’s signature. Approximate dimensions: height 28cm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColin Melbourne (1928-2009) was a renowned British ceramicist known for his modernist approach, producing a range for Beswick in the 1950s that included modernist vessels (such as this one) and animal figures.\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":55555628794241,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0877\/0945\/files\/IMG-8338.heic?v=1778356093"},{"product_id":"troika-pottery-spice-jar","title":"Troika: Spice Jar, Unsigned","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine example of a Troika “Spice Jar”, featuring different abstract shapes on its four panels, coloured black, green and beige. Unknown decorator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a time when Cornish ceramics were largely rustic and tunctional, Troika challenged convention with textured surfaces, abstract designs, and geometric carvings, creating pieces more aligned with modern art than traditional domestic pottery. From the beginning, Troika focused on vision, experimentation, and pushing clay into the realm of contemporary art, rather than producing conventional tableware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\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 Gallery UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55555685122433,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0877\/0945\/files\/1775398303.webp?v=1776783256"},{"product_id":"studio-pottery-bottle-vase-by-claire-knight-contemporary","title":"Studio Pottery Bottle Vase by Claire Knight (Contemporary)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA contemporary wood-fired and soda-glazed studio pottery bottle vase by Claire Knight. 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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Best known for operating Exmoor Pottery, his work transitions from practical Mid-Century Modern domestic ware to highly collectible, whimsical ceramic sculptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach bottle made by Bass carried a unique abstract design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH 30cm x W 6cm\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn the youngest of four children to a Scottish father and an Irish mother, Bass inherited his artistic talents from a grandmother who painted and composed music. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe formally trained at the Bideford School of Art in Devon during the 1950s, a region steeped in traditional slipware history. He completed a rigorous four-year course, earning a National Diploma in Design for Pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing his studies, he spent time at Buckfast Abbey, crafting specialised pottery pieces for the resident monks. He also completed local commissions, including a large terracotta plaque of 'Christ in Majesty' for Mariansleigh Church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass established his independent studio, Exmoor Pottery, in the market town of South Molton, North Devon. His early career focused heavily on domestic slipware. He utilized local clays and traditional slip-trailing methods, modernising them with vibrant 1960s and 70s colour combinations like striking orange-and-black glazes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time, his work evolved from strict geometric abstractions into quirky, charming animal designs. 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