Mary Wondrausch

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Mary Wondrausch's 'painterly' later work is some of the best modern slipware that has been made.

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a wonderful chalice (communion cup)

exciting day for hubby today - Mary Wondrausch came into his book shop and apparently wants to sell some books.

Not sure what the books are yet, he's going to view them next Monday. He said Mary was real character.

http://www.wattsgallery.org.uk/exhibition/special-exhibition/2013/10/24/mary-wondrausch-obe-90-her-life-her-pots-and-her-paintings

There is currently an exhibition of Mary's work at the Watts Gallery in Compton. If you've never been to this very special place, do go, and also make the small detour to Mary Seton Watts chapel in Compton (it's a tour de force of Arts & Crafts design).

just a small selection of the Mary Wondrausch exhibition at Compton, Surrey.







and Mary Seton Watts Chapel.

She was 95

There is currently an exhibition of her paintings at the Watts gallery that runs until Feb 19th. All pieces are for sale. She was a resident of Compton. Although I am a volunteer steward at the gallery I haven't viewed the exhibition yet so cannot give a review but it is in the visitor centre/shop so is free.

Anyone have any suggestions for the potter, please?

Ochre ground with slip decoration and slightly bawdy motto. Signed 'MV' (?) under handle; the only potter in Yates-Owen & Fournier with the same initials is Marion Valder who might fit location-wise but this jug doesn't really sound like something that she would have done if the description of her work is anything to go by. If nothing else, the motto sounds too 'blokey'. Plus, I would guess - judging by wear and glaze crazing - that this may be older than the 1990s.

Sadly she died on Boxing Day last year.

Ooh, thanks Naomi!

This large charger came from her recent Estate Sale. In her self published book BRICKFIELDS, there is a room photo with this  particular piece hanging on the wall. Nice momento of one our very best slipware potters

is Watts Gallery worth a visit ?

The cemetery chapel is worth a visit on its own - and is free. Mary Wondrausch isn't really my thing but I was viewing the 20th century design sale that was on the day before and left a bid on a CSA vase that she must have owned. Won it at a good price - though their commission is on the high side.
Did you get anything Naomi ?

No, about 11" high but no sgraffito ladies.