Description
David Leach (1911-2005)
a compressed ovoid earthenware vase with collar rim, decorated with sgraffito band of foliage under a dolomite white glaze, and a collection of studio pottery including Leach Pottery, Ara Cardew and Trevor Corser impressed DL mark, damages to main vase 18cm. high
Provenance
The Brian Smith Collection
Brian Smith was born and bred in St Ives and resided literally 'a pots throw' from the Leach Pottery for the last 50 years. a long time supporter of the local arts movement and a capable painter he listed Bernard and Janet Leach, Trevor Corser and Barbara Hepworth amongst his acquaintances, and amassed a modest collection of some of their and other local artists works. Brian Smith passed away earlier this year at the age of 80.
