Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.
Alan James blue glazed pottery vase with applied gumnuts,…
Auction House:
Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
7-Dec-2021
Lot No.
***
Description:
Alan James blue glazed pottery vase with applied gumnuts, leaves and branch handles, incised 'Alan James, 1933'. Rare. 11 cm high, 17 cm wide. Alan James started work at the P.P.P. (Premier Pottery Preston) factory in Oakover Road sometime in 1932. Under the tutelage of David Dee he excelled, quickly becoming one the fastest and most proficient wheel throwers in the business. He worked closely alongside and was influenced by both Margaret Kerr and Castle Harris. James involved himself in nearly all aspects of the factory and was one of the driving forces behind the factory's most notable and successful ranges including Pamela and Remued wares. Despite James' huge output very few signed examples of his work have come to light. Illustrated in 'Australian Art Pottery 1900-1950', by Fahy, Freeland, free and Simpson [Casuarina press, Syd. 2004], plate 198.
Estimate:
***
Price:
***
Category:
Ceramics: Australian Themes & Other Makers