A very fine stoneware cup decorated in experimental glazes by renowned ceramic artist Eric James Mellon (British, 1925-2014) and dated 2006. Trained at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London in the 1940’s Eric is more renowned for his figurative work, often including nudes decorated with ash glazes. This particular piece is one of a collection of similar shaped cups which he produced using experimental glazes and is marked STRAW ASH. The cup has a bell shaped body standing on a narrow round pedestal foot with recessed base. The cup is decorated in mottled stone colored glazes with similar patterning to inside of the cup. The cup is signed Eric James Mellon to the base and is dated 2006 with design number 23. The cup retains collection label 223 applied to the body by Mellon.
Provenance: From the private collection of a lady and acquired directly from the artist.
In good condition.
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Creator:Eric James Mellon 1(Artist)
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Dimensions:Height: 2.72 in (6.9 cm)Diameter: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
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Style:Modern(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:StonewareGlazed,Hand-Crafted
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:2000-2009
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Date of Manufacture:circa 2006
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Bishop’s Stortford, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: TC21125 Seller: LU1328229443372
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