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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
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Yunomi Stoneware A very early and rare stoneware yunomi by John Maltby. Glazed in a felspatic glaze with alternate grey and white vertical panels, decorated with iron oxide brush pattern in the form of stylized stars. Impressed personal mark M. Dimensions: h. 9.0 cm Reference No AHJM01  Click on the Image for larger view. |
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Group Seated, Mother, Father and Child Stoneware This figure group by John is a common reoccurring theme. Dimensions: h. Reference No AB44
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Group Muscians Stoneware A very nice figure group by John, the figures represent Clarinet, Guitar and cello. Dimensions: h. Reference No AB45 Click on the Image for larger view. |
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Seagull
with Fish Stoneware & Wood A sculptural model of a seagull with fish in the form of a crucifix. The seagull is rising from out of stylised stormy waves. The figure is mounted on a wooded plinth and is signed on the base John Maltby, the figure also has the potter's personal seal. Dimensions: h. 24.5 cm Reference No AHJM02
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Group Five Figures, Two Walls. (Sightseeing) Stoneware Dimensions: h. Reference No JWJM03
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