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Robin Welch, Vase, 1980s
About the Item
Robin Welch
Vase
A cylindrical pottery vase, the upper part with a purple mat cover, the lower part with a brown and black cover.
Stamped underneath with the initials « RW ».
1980S.
Robin Welch (1936-2019)
Robin Welch was born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire where he discovered art from from an early age.
In 1953, he attended the Penzance School of Art in Cornwall . There he studied pottery with Michael Leach, the son of Bernard.
He would allow him to spend time at the Leach Pottery in St Ives to improve his skills.
After moving to London in 1956, Leach soon became a technical assistant at the ceramics department of the Central School.
There he befriended important fellow potters including Ian Auld, William Newland, Gordon Baldwin as well artists such as Eduardo Paolozzi, William Turnbull.
He created his own workshop in 1960 in London and developed his production of vases, bowls, dishes, met with great enthusiasm.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.99 in (15.2 cm)Diameter: 4.89 in (12.4 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2192331303202
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