Colin Gorry (b. 1952) Vessel
A remarkable thrown and reassembled vessel by Colin Gorry (b. 1952).
Scarce work from an enigmatic potter. Gorry only made work for several years and was a pupil and assistant to Colin Pearson.
The V&A hold a jug by Gorry in their ceramics collection. See here.
Very well balanced and stable. Of large proportions.
Reference scan of a similar vessel featured in ‘Living with Ceramics, 1999’.
Note - there is no damage to the opening. The twisted and folded back rim was a signature motif often used in his works.
79cm tall.
C1985.
London collection or worldwide shipping available on all items. Please email beforehand for a quote, or select pick up at checkout.
A remarkable thrown and reassembled vessel by Colin Gorry (b. 1952).
Scarce work from an enigmatic potter. Gorry only made work for several years and was a pupil and assistant to Colin Pearson.
The V&A hold a jug by Gorry in their ceramics collection. See here.
Very well balanced and stable. Of large proportions.
Reference scan of a similar vessel featured in ‘Living with Ceramics, 1999’.
Note - there is no damage to the opening. The twisted and folded back rim was a signature motif often used in his works.
79cm tall.
C1985.
London collection or worldwide shipping available on all items. Please email beforehand for a quote, or select pick up at checkout.
A remarkable thrown and reassembled vessel by Colin Gorry (b. 1952).
Scarce work from an enigmatic potter. Gorry only made work for several years and was a pupil and assistant to Colin Pearson.
The V&A hold a jug by Gorry in their ceramics collection. See here.
Very well balanced and stable. Of large proportions.
Reference scan of a similar vessel featured in ‘Living with Ceramics, 1999’.
Note - there is no damage to the opening. The twisted and folded back rim was a signature motif often used in his works.
79cm tall.
C1985.
London collection or worldwide shipping available on all items. Please email beforehand for a quote, or select pick up at checkout.