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John Maltby was born in 1936. He first studied as a sculptor, after which he went as a trainee with David Leach. Maltby started his first pottery in 1964 making domestic and individual pots. These first pots were mainly saltglazed. Since the mid 70's he has made only individual pieces. His work has gone through several distinct stylistic periods; most recently the work has been mainly sculptural both single figure and groups more lately he has produced wall works. The subject matter of much of John's work is English with figures of Kings and Queens and Family groups featuring most often.
John Maltby is widely represented in public collections, including the V&A in London and others in Edinburgh, Aberystwyth, Belfast, Exeter, Leicester, and Faenza in Italy and Hamburg in Germany. He has exhibited widely in the UK, Europe and USA.

CUP
Stoneware
A good early cup by John Maltby. Tenmoku glaze inside and with a wonderful pattern of alternating dark and light decorated panels. Signed Maltby to the inside of the tall deep foot.


Dimensions: h. 14.5 cm
Reference No JM-CUP01

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WALL TILE

A wall tile by John Maltby. Signed on the back Maltby. This is a stunning tile with a stylised habour scene under a waning last quarter moon, all the harbour elements can be seen on the tile. boats, lighthouse, and harbour wall. Wonderful incised pattern in filled with black stain.

Dimensions: 23.0 x 23.0 cmx
Reference No JM-PAPWTILE01


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TEA BOWL
Stoneware
A good early tea bowl by John Maltby. Tenmoku glaze inside and a grey celadon type glaze to the outside with incised and brush decoration. Impressed personal mark to the outside of the foot ring.

Dimensions: h. 10.6 cms Ø 11.5 cms
Reference No JM-JBTB01

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MONUMENTAL JUG
Stoneware
An exceptional monumental jug purchased from John's Solo Exhibition at the Rufford Craft Centre in the early 90's. Signed Maltby to the base.

Dimensions: h. 40.0 cms
Reference No JM-PAP02

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STEM BOWL
Stoneware
A real signature piece by John Maltby. Tall stem bowl decorated in coloured slips and enamels. Signed Maltby to the inside of the tall foot ring.

Dimensions: h. 20.0 cm
Reference No JM-PAP01

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YUNOMI
Stoneware
An yunomi decorated with a scene inspired by John's trip to Norway. I'm sure the blue colour palatte used indicates the cold snowy landscape and tundra that he encounted on his visit. Impressed M to the inside of the turned foot.

Dimensions: h. 10.0 cms
Reference No SC-JM03

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