Vintage studio pottery vase by John Gilbert, made in Australia circa 1970s.
Glossy glaze in rich shades of earthy brown. Large round "botijo" or drinking bottle form with double spout joined by handle, one opening has a pouring lip. Base is signed 'Gilbert' by the artist.
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks or repairs.
Measurements:
21.5cm tall x 18cm width x 15cm depth = approx 8.25" x 7" x 6"
Other studio pottery pieces shown in last image.
John Gilbert was born in Albury, Victoria. He moved to Ballarat in 1958. At his studio at Mt Helen, near Ballarat, he produced works marked with an incised 'Gilbert'. He had acquired an interest in form and sculpture from his teacher Neville Bunning, and from the British potter Hans Coper, whom he visited in 1968. He was also involved in the establishment of Edinburgh Pottery (1972-2005) and the Old Ballarat Pottery (1973-1994).
Glossy glaze in rich shades of earthy brown. Large round "botijo" or drinking bottle form with double spout joined by handle, one opening has a pouring lip. Base is signed 'Gilbert' by the artist.
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks or repairs.
Measurements:
21.5cm tall x 18cm width x 15cm depth = approx 8.25" x 7" x 6"
Other studio pottery pieces shown in last image.
John Gilbert was born in Albury, Victoria. He moved to Ballarat in 1958. At his studio at Mt Helen, near Ballarat, he produced works marked with an incised 'Gilbert'. He had acquired an interest in form and sculpture from his teacher Neville Bunning, and from the British potter Hans Coper, whom he visited in 1968. He was also involved in the establishment of Edinburgh Pottery (1972-2005) and the Old Ballarat Pottery (1973-1994).
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