Description
A vintage studio pottery art vase, by Carn Pottery, Penzance, Cornwall from the 1970s or so…
Carn Pottery was John Beusmans; he used muted matt blue, brown and green washes over a pale neutral-toned clays and is best known for his geometric Cubist or angular pieces.
John was inspired by the Cornish sea and landscapes with primitive Celtic/Runic Studio Pottery designs.
This vase is a large straight-sided rectangular shaped block vase.
This vase is a large straight-sided rectangular shaped block vase.
The outers of this vase were probably moulded, then different contrasting decors were hand applied.
One side has a looping/scribble design with a blue circle containing abstract patterns.
The other side has a lovely concentric rectangle shape. Scribbles to both sides.
It has muted pale beige brown earthy tones, with the blue circle.
A pale fine cream clay sculpture with a glossy glazed inner.
It has a Carn Pottery stamp to the base (feint) and a hand scribed model number ’37’… the stamps wore off over time and with use.
A large statement 23.5cm tall x 9.3cm wide x 7cm deep.
A large statement 23.5cm tall x 9.3cm wide x 7cm deep.
Good condition with a few small signs of its age – but displays very well.
One fine hairline inside and a historic baseline chip out of sight.
Holds water, functional.
