John Maltby (1936-2020): Abstract Studio Pottery Stoneware Bowl

A striking studio pottery footed stoneware bowl by John Maltby (1936-2020), featuring an expressive abstract church scene in cobalt blue, iron red and black over a cream ground.

The organic oval form with twin handles and rich dark-glazed rim exemplifies Maltby’s distinctive blend of sculptural form and painterly surface.

The tactile, slightly asymmetrical shape and confident brushwork exemplify Maltby’s balance between function and artistic expression, making this both a practical object and a highly collectible piece of late 20th-century British ceramics.

Signed at base.

L 35.5cm.