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Vase with 'leaping deer' pattern

Vase with 'leaping deer' pattern (© The artist's estate)

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John Adams (1882-1953)

Walker Art Gallery

1927-1930

John Adams moved to work for Poole Pottery as its Managing Director in 1921. He became responsible for the pottery's stylish productions between the two World Wars and this work exemplifies the best in British Art Deco ceramics. The leaping deer was an icon of the art deco period.


  • Medium: earthenware
  • Dimensions: height: 33cm
  • Art Fund Grant: £3000 ( Total: £7,500)
  • ArtFunded in: 2006
  • Vendor: John Clark

Provenance

Private dealer; John Clark.


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