Description
Product description
This signed Reg Preston Australian studio pottery plate features a beautifully earthy abstract composition in warm brown, tan, ochre, beige and cream tones.
Its central decoration has a wonderfully spontaneous character. Irregular areas of dark mottled glaze interact with lighter flowing forms, creating a design that appears almost figurative while remaining distinctly abstract. Concentric bands around the border frame the composition and add visual depth.
Although relatively small, the plate has excellent display presence. The concentrated decoration, warm natural palette and richly varied glaze give it much of the individuality associated with Preston’s larger works while making it particularly easy to display in a cabinet, on a shelf or as part of a grouped Australian pottery collection.
The underside bears Preston’s painted signature, providing clear identification and making this an appealing example of twentieth-century Australian studio pottery.
Details
Maker: Reg Preston
Country of origin: Australia
Type: Decorative plate or shallow dish
Style: Australian studio art pottery
Pattern: Abstract
Colours: Brown, tan, ochre, beige and cream
Material: Glazed ceramic
Finish: Glossy
Mark: Painted “Preston” signature underneath
Diameter: 17 cm
Height: 3 cm
Weight: 420 g
Condition:
Free from chips, cracks and repairs
The plate is in very good vintage condition, with no chips, cracks or repairs observed. Minor surface or base wear may be present consistent with age and previous display. Variations in glaze colour, texture and application are natural characteristics of handmade and kiln-fired studio pottery.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
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