Early to Mid 20th Century Decorative Arts Auction
Thursday, 5 - Thursday, 12 October 2023

Large early brutalist studio potted vase by British ceramicist Bernard Rooke

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Lot Details

Early brutalist studio potted vase by British ceramicist Bernard Rooke. Cylindrical form with a rolled inner rim featuring Rooke’s typical incised abstract decoration. Glazed lower third featuring a “shagreen” type glaze with matte rich biscuit upper. Rooke’s embossed name to the outer body as noted. A strong example design wise. 180mm tall by 100mm in diameter. 1.29kgs. Excellent vintage order. Circa 1960’s. Bernard rooke was born in 1938.