Poole Pottery Auction
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One of the biggest events in the Poole calendar, if there is such a thing, is the Cottees Poole Pottery auction in Wareham. This takes place twice a year, in April and October, and tomorrow is the day of this autumn's event. Today has been viewing day, so what is on offer this year?
Top estimate is for a Phoebe Stabler designed figure "Shy Girl" at £2,000 - £2,500, probably dating from c. 1920. Phoebe Stabler was the wife of Harold Stabler (of Carter, Stabler, Adams) and was herself an established sculptor and designer. Prior to joining forces with Carter and Adams, around 1918, the couple regularly exhibited their works at the Royal Academy and many of their pottery figure designs were produced under licence by Royal Doulton and Royal Worcester, amongst others. There is also a Phoebe Stabler Picardy Peasant figure in the sale estimated at £1,200 - £1,400.
There are no really spectacular vases in the sale, although a 23cm, shape 596 YE pattern art deco 1930's vase is being estimated at £1,000 - £1,500. This is a popular pattern but it is hard to see it achieving this amount in today's market.
An unusual item is a Tony Morris architectural slab, which is said to have been one of the first items Tony produced for Poole after he joined in 1963. This was positioned on the east elevation of the old East Quay factory and was removed when the factory was demolished. Fortunately the east side must have been fairly sheltered and the slab has survived in good condition. This is estimated at £400 - £600.
The sale contains a private collection of Guy Sydenham pieces, both from his time at Poole and other work. There are some nice Atlantis period pieces, although the hedgehog estimated at £200 - £300 has some minor damage and may not reach this figure.
For more modest pockets there is a fair range of Barbara Linley Adams stoneware figures, 1920's glazed animal figures and various Aegean, Delphis, contemporary and traditional pieces of all periods. Happy bidding!
One of the biggest events in the Poole calendar, if there is such a thing, is the Cottees Poole Pottery auction in Wareham. This takes place twice a year, in April and October, and tomorrow is the day of this autumn's event. Today has been viewing day, so what is on offer this year?
Top estimate is for a Phoebe Stabler designed figure "Shy Girl" at £2,000 - £2,500, probably dating from c. 1920. Phoebe Stabler was the wife of Harold Stabler (of Carter, Stabler, Adams) and was herself an established sculptor and designer. Prior to joining forces with Carter and Adams, around 1918, the couple regularly exhibited their works at the Royal Academy and many of their pottery figure designs were produced under licence by Royal Doulton and Royal Worcester, amongst others. There is also a Phoebe Stabler Picardy Peasant figure in the sale estimated at £1,200 - £1,400.
There are no really spectacular vases in the sale, although a 23cm, shape 596 YE pattern art deco 1930's vase is being estimated at £1,000 - £1,500. This is a popular pattern but it is hard to see it achieving this amount in today's market.
An unusual item is a Tony Morris architectural slab, which is said to have been one of the first items Tony produced for Poole after he joined in 1963. This was positioned on the east elevation of the old East Quay factory and was removed when the factory was demolished. Fortunately the east side must have been fairly sheltered and the slab has survived in good condition. This is estimated at £400 - £600.
The sale contains a private collection of Guy Sydenham pieces, both from his time at Poole and other work. There are some nice Atlantis period pieces, although the hedgehog estimated at £200 - £300 has some minor damage and may not reach this figure.
For more modest pockets there is a fair range of Barbara Linley Adams stoneware figures, 1920's glazed animal figures and various Aegean, Delphis, contemporary and traditional pieces of all periods. Happy bidding!
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