A serene and beautifully balanced Katharine Pleydell‑Bouverie studio pottery bowl, finished in a soft pale green and brown ash glaze with a natural crackle surface. The bowl carries her impressed potter’s monogram to the base and displays the quiet, contemplative aesthetic that defines her most admired work.
The glaze shows subtle tonal shifts from celadon‑green to warm brown, with areas of blue‑grey pooling visible in the images. The interior includes a small firing flaw (approx. 1 × 0.5 cm, unglazed), and the surface shows glaze crazing and a few tiny glaze blisters/frits — all typical of Pleydell‑Bouverie’s hand‑thrown, ash‑glazed pieces.
Provenance: This vessel comes from the Oxshott Pottery and Wren family collection, including works held by:
* Denise Wren (Australian/British, 1891–1979)
* Henry Wren (1884–1947)
* Rosemary D. Wren (1922–2013)
* Peter Crotty
The Wrens were foundational figures in British studio pottery, and works from their collection carry strong cultural and collector value.
Maker: Katharine Pleydell‑Bouverie (British, 1895–1985)
Form: Crackle‑glaze bowl
Glaze: Pale green / brown wood‑ash glaze
Mark: Impressed monogram
Era: Mid‑20th century (likely 1930s–1950s)
Dimensions: 10.5 cm diameter × 7 cm high
Condition: Interior firing flaw (1 × 0.5 cm, unglazed), glaze crazing, small glaze blisters/frits. No structural cracks or repairs.
Provenance: Oxshott Pottery & Wren family collection
PRODUCT CODE: D0649
Please note dimensions carefully as it is often difficult to judge sizes accurately from the images.
Note: All our items are vintage or pre-owned, so some signs of wear should be expected. Please read the description, view photos carefully, and feel free to ask any questions prior to purchase. We will always endeavour to note any imperfections, but the absence of this information does not imply that this item is free from defect. AI generated backgrounds are sometimes used for styling purposes.
A serene and beautifully balanced Katharine Pleydell‑Bouverie studio pottery bowl, finished in a soft pale green and brown ash glaze with a natural crackle surface. The bowl carries her impressed potter’s monogram to the base and displays the quiet, contemplative aesthetic that defines her most admired work.
The glaze shows subtle tonal shifts from celadon‑green to warm brown, with areas of blue‑grey pooling visible in the images. The interior includes a small firing flaw (approx. 1 × 0.5 cm, unglazed), and the surface shows glaze crazing and a few tiny glaze blisters/frits — all typical of Pleydell‑Bouverie’s hand‑thrown, ash‑glazed pieces.
Provenance: This vessel comes from the Oxshott Pottery and Wren family collection, including works held by:
* Denise Wren (Australian/British, 1891–1979)
* Henry Wren (1884–1947)
* Rosemary D. Wren (1922–2013)
* Peter Crotty
The Wrens were foundational figures in British studio pottery, and works from their collection carry strong cultural and collector value.
Maker: Katharine Pleydell‑Bouverie (British, 1895–1985)
Form: Crackle‑glaze bowl
Glaze: Pale green / brown wood‑ash glaze
Mark: Impressed monogram
Era: Mid‑20th century (likely 1930s–1950s)
Dimensions: 10.5 cm diameter × 7 cm high
Condition: Interior firing flaw (1 × 0.5 cm, unglazed), glaze crazing, small glaze blisters/frits. No structural cracks or repairs.
Provenance: Oxshott Pottery & Wren family collection
PRODUCT CODE: D0649
Please note dimensions carefully as it is often difficult to judge sizes accurately from the images.
Note: All our items are vintage or pre-owned, so some signs of wear should be expected. Please read the description, view photos carefully, and feel free to ask any questions prior to purchase. We will always endeavour to note any imperfections, but the absence of this information does not imply that this item is free from defect. AI generated backgrounds are sometimes used for styling purposes.
