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Man on a horse - studio pottery? Italian?
by Alex_s November 19th 2012, 6:09 pm
Apologies for the poor image - taken from my phone. I spotted this in a shop today and thought it was very interesting, but couldn't tell what it was. There's no mark. The whole figure is hollow, and open at the top like a vase, but also open at the bottom, as it it was meant to sit on top of a plate or something. White glaze inside, possibly made of white earthenware. Intriguing. Anyone seen anything like it? It's around 30cm high.
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by brin mcardle November 19th 2012, 6:14 pm
Blimey..thats odd...and slightly terrifying. Any devil worshippers in Stockport ? 
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by NaomiM November 19th 2012, 6:17 pm
Possibly a candlestick. Don't know who'd have made it, though, but it's so distinctive you'd soon recognise the potter if you saw another of his/her pieces.
Very nice. Did you buy it? I wouldn't have left it in the shop.
Very nice. Did you buy it? I wouldn't have left it in the shop.
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by dantheman November 19th 2012, 6:32 pm
I absolutely love it!
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by Alex_s November 19th 2012, 6:35 pm
This is why I'm asking. It's a junk-shoppy sort of place, and the guy didn't know what it was, but still wanted £40. Could be a sleeper, could be junk. It's got kind of a classical Greek feel to it, but I'm sure it's mid-century onwards. I think I'd be comfortable paying £20, because I like it, but £40's a bit much without info.
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by dantheman November 19th 2012, 6:38 pm
is it tin glazed?
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by Alex_s November 19th 2012, 6:40 pm
I'm not an expert, but it could be.
Another thought I had was that maybe it could be Scandinavian?
Another thought I had was that maybe it could be Scandinavian?
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by Potty November 19th 2012, 6:41 pm
The applied emblem on the mans chest reminds me of Ed's dish here:
https://www.20thcenturyforum.com/t10036-pamela-nash-ernest-collyer?highlight=nash
Rather a long shot though...
https://www.20thcenturyforum.com/t10036-pamela-nash-ernest-collyer?highlight=nash
Rather a long shot though...
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by Alex_s November 19th 2012, 6:45 pm
Yes, Potty, I can see the resemblance. Similar use of glaze too. Damn! Hope it's still there when I can next get to it in three days!
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by dantheman November 19th 2012, 6:46 pm
she likes Greek pottery too
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by big ed November 19th 2012, 6:51 pm
Could it be a lamp base ? it reminds a bit of scandi stuff , but Adam Dworski did similar pieces I think , but I've only seen marked pieces by him , either initials or WYE .
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by Alex_s November 19th 2012, 6:57 pm
Isn't it perhaps a bit over-stylised for Adam Dworski? It's almost like an illustration. But yes, I thought lamp base, except the lip at the top curves outwards and you'd expect a lamp base to have more of a straight cylinder. Plus, there's no hole or cutaway for the flex.
There's something in the back of my mind about maybe one of the Greek philosophers riding a donkey. Or maybe someone like Aesop? I can't help thinking this piece is an illustration of something historical or literary. Wish I'd paid more attention when I studied classics!
There's something in the back of my mind about maybe one of the Greek philosophers riding a donkey. Or maybe someone like Aesop? I can't help thinking this piece is an illustration of something historical or literary. Wish I'd paid more attention when I studied classics!
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by NaomiM November 19th 2012, 7:00 pm
If it's missing a hat then it might represent Don Quixote
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by NaomiM November 19th 2012, 7:02 pm
£40 is a bit steep, though. That's more like retail price for something that was identified.
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by NaomiM November 19th 2012, 7:03 pm
Alternatively it could be out of Cantebury Tales. Rye pottery has done a series recently, although not like this one.
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by Potty November 19th 2012, 7:17 pm
I don't think it's Adam Dworski and agree that his pieces seem to always have a mark or "Wye".
I've got a feeling it's British personally.
I've got a feeling it's British personally.
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by Potty November 19th 2012, 7:20 pm
What's the condition like? The 1 ear does look like it could be chipped, but it's hard to tell.
In my opinion buy it if you love it, but if / when you come to sell it, you could get less than you paid. (It's the kind of item that would not surprise me to do a fair bit better than £40 if 2 people liked it a lot)
Also I'd advise trying your best to get the price down! (I'd start at £25 and aim for £30 were it me)
In my opinion buy it if you love it, but if / when you come to sell it, you could get less than you paid. (It's the kind of item that would not surprise me to do a fair bit better than £40 if 2 people liked it a lot)
Also I'd advise trying your best to get the price down! (I'd start at £25 and aim for £30 were it me)
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by Alex_s November 19th 2012, 7:54 pm
I think I'll try to buy it for a tenner, and see where we go.
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by brin mcardle November 19th 2012, 7:56 pm
i would...up to £20
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by Alex_s November 19th 2012, 8:01 pm
Yes, it's worth that even if it isn't worth anything. Oh, you get what I mean!
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by NaomiM November 19th 2012, 9:52 pm
brin mcardle wrote:i would...up to £20
Me too.
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by Alex_s November 20th 2012, 3:18 pm
Okay, so I'm the proud owner of a horse thing. Got it for a tenner, because the ears are damaged, sadly. Here's a few more pics (the horse's tail is a jug handle, by the way!)
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by Potty November 20th 2012, 3:46 pm
Are you sure there are no incised marks under the glaze, either on the inside or outside?
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by Alex_s November 20th 2012, 3:52 pm
Not a sign. I thought for a minute there was something worked into the design on one side of the horse, but I think it's just decoration (although strangely not repeated on the other side). I do think it's odd that something so nice should be unsigned, but perhaps there should be a dish or something under it. Otherwise, why the open base?
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