John Ward (British, b. 1938) Vase Glazed stoneware 4-1/2 x 4-3/8 x 3-1/2 inches (11.4 x 11.1 x 8.9 cm) Artist's seal impressed to underside In contrast to many of his contemporaries, John Ward (British, b. 1938) has remained committed to traditional, functional forms, particularly bowls and vases. Instead of questioning or obliterating functionality, Ward considers these forms to be repositories of endless possibilities. With influences ranging from ancient Chinese and Egyptian pre-glaze pottery to the works of his contemporaries - Hans Coper, Lucie Rie, and Ian Godfrey - he creates hand-built, functional forms that are at once recognizable yet complex and sculptural. Ward's works often feature dynamic cut-away rims and ridges or facets achieved by cutting and reattaching elements, usually complimented by striped or geometric surface decoration. John Ward's works are held in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Ashmolean Museum, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. HID03101062020 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Hand-built vase of slightly flattened ovoid form with attractive mottled green and rust brown glaze. In overall excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration.
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