{"product_id":"david-leach-lowerdown-pottery-studio-pottery-jar-foxglove-decoration-c1985","title":"David Leach, Lowerdown pottery, large studio pottery jar, foxglove decoration, c1985","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:  20 cm tall, about 20 cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCondition: Very good condition. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis vase is a personally made piece by David Leach and carries his painted initials on the base and the Lowerdown Pottery impressed mark near the foot.  It is decorated with David's signature \"foxglove\" motif, using a brown tenmoku glaze over an ash glaze ground of greens and greys. with lightly scratched texture.  The vase is fired to stoneware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA vase of similar shape and size sold recently at auction for £550 (including premium), and another is pictured in 'David Leach' by Emmanuel Cooper \u0026amp; Kathy Niblett (Richard Dennis, 2003), figure 89.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDavid Leach (1911-2005) was the son of Bernard Leach, one of the greatest figures in the British studio pottery movement of the 20th century.  After learning his craft with his father, David set up the Lowerdown Pottery in Devon in 1955, and forged his own style with the intention of making domestic ware which was a real alternative to industrially produced pots. He also continued to make decorative items such as this vase, and his best work ranks among the most the most coveted studio pots. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester's Farm Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53372484845905,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/4312\/0977\/files\/DavidLeachlargeround_1.jpg?v=1785764934","url":"https:\/\/chestersfarmgallery.com\/products\/david-leach-lowerdown-pottery-studio-pottery-jar-foxglove-decoration-c1985","provider":"Chester's Farm Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}