Large Sculptural Floor Vase in Stoneware by Bernard Rooke, 1960s-1970s

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Bernard Rooke Brutalist unique ceramic vase, 1960s/70s. Large, sculptural floor vase in hand-built stoneware with a raw, heavily textured surface … Read more Bernard Rooke Brutalist unique ceramic vase, 1960s/70s. Large, sculptural floor vase in hand-built stoneware with a raw, heavily textured surface and relief ornamentation in beige and light pink tones against a dark greyish body. Indistinctly signed. Origin: England Designer: Studio potter Material: Stoneware Dimensions: H. 45 cm, D. 18 cm Period: 1960s/70s Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of use Bernard Rooke (born 1938) is a British artist and potter, known for his sculptural ceramic works and distinctive lamp designs. He studied painting and lithography at the Ipswich School of Art and later began working with ceramics at Goldsmiths College in London. In 1960 he opened his first workshop in South London and later moved to Swilland in Suffolk, where he developed both artistic and functional works. His pieces are represented in several museums, including the Victoria & Albert Museum. In recent years, he has mainly focused on painting and printmaking. See less