English studio potter Charles Vyse has an exciting and vibrant selection of ceramic works on offer in Sworders 28 January Design sale. Delve into the history of the craftmanship behind these pieces and the career that led to such captivating creations.
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Charles Vyse was an acclaimed English studio potter, particularly known for his fine figurative ceramic works. His art captured everyday life in England during the early 20th century, blending delicate craftsmanship with a keen eye for social scenes and characters.
Left to right: 'The Shawl', 'Tulip Woman', 'The Madonna of World's End', and 'The Balloon Seller' (£150-300 each)
His works, including ‘The Balloon Seller’, ‘The Madonna of World's End’, ‘Tulip Woman’, and ‘The Shawl’, offered for auction in Sworders Design sale on Tuesday 28 January, were made at his Chelsea studio between 1921 and 1926.
Left to right: 'Tulip Woman', 'The Madonna of World's End', 'The Balloon Seller', and 'The Shawl' (£150-300 each)
Charles Vyse was born in 1882 and began his career in the heart of England's ceramics industry, apprenticing at Doulton in Burslem. He studied at the Hanley School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London, where he developed a more artistic approach to pottery, moving beyond industrial production; in 1909 he won the Prix de Rome, enabling him to study sculpture and refine his skills further.
In 1919, Vyse set up a small studio in Chelsea, London, with his wife, Nell Vyse, who assisted with glaze work and studio management.
Left to right: 'The Shawl', 'Tulip Woman', 'The Madonna of World's End', and 'The Balloon Seller' (£150-300 each)
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