£700
Bernard LEACH (1887-1979) An early, circa 1923, footed bowl with turned-in rim and lip, cream crackle glaze, the rim decorated with a band of cream and red scrolls on a blue ground Diameter 20.5 cm, Impressed BL and Leach Pottery seals A similar example is illustrated in The Art of Bernard Leach, Faber and Faber, 1978, plate 15 At first glance, this attractive early Leach bowl appears to be in very good condition. When examined under UV light there is competent restoration visible to the entire perimeter of the rim. There are a couple of areas of restoration to the cream scrolls, these are visible to the naked eye (please see images). There are a few nicks to the foot of the bowl (please see images). The marks are crisp and clear.
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