Glazed stoneware vase by William 'Bill' Marshall, Studio Pottery - 1980s

Glazed stoneware vase made by British potter William 'Bill' Marshall (1923–2007) , a figure of the English Studio Pottery movement.
Originally from Saint Ives, Marshall was the first true apprentice at Leach Pottery, joining as a teenager to learn pottery from David and Bernard Leach . Later becoming foreman and Bernard Leach's right-hand man , he created many of the workshop's iconic pieces before founding his own studio in Lelant , Cornwall, in 1977.

His work, influenced by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada , also draws on nature and the landscapes of Cornwall : the nuances of his enamels evoke stone, lichen and the changing tones of the Penwith moors.
This vase from the 1980s perfectly illustrates his style: harmonious ovoid shape , beige, grey and brown enamel with vertical drips , and textured surface imbued with sobriety and balance.
Piece signed under the base with the incised monogram of William Marshall .

Era : 1980s
Style : Studio pottery, Modernist, Japanese-inspired
Creator : William 'Bill' Marshall (1923–2007), Leach Pottery, St Ives
Material : Glazed stoneware

Dimensions :
Height: 15.5 cm (6.1 in)
Width: 13 cm (5.1 in)
Neck: 4 cm (1.6 in)
Base: 6 cm (2.3 in)
Weight: 710 g

Condition : Excellent overall condition, without cracks or chips. Slight natural irregularities from firing, typical of handcrafted work.

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