4 - Wm Morris Commemorative Pottery/Laurence McGowan Start Price USD 1,800.00 Current Price USD 1,800.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 15, 2008 End Time Friday, August 22, 2008 Location Benton Harbor, MI See more about '4 - Wm Morris Commemorative Pottery/Laurence McGowan' Description Four unique pieces of William Morris commemorative pottery (commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Morris' death) by Laurence McGowan (1942 - ), English potter. His early career was land survey and cartography which began in Australia (where his family had emmigrated) and continued in United Kingdom, Middle East, South America and Canada. It was in Iran where his appreciation for Islamic art was first established. This, along with the aims and influences of the Arts and Crafts Movement, are seen in his work. In his early 30s, McGowan trained at Alvingham Pottery, Lincolnshire and later at Aldermaston Pottery, Berkshire, with Alan Caiger-Smith. In 1979, he established his own workshop in Wiltshire where he is still producing his work today. McGowan has pieces many collections, both private and public. He has been commissioned by Royal families, Ministers of State, internationally known film directors, composers, conductors and pop stars. #1) Covered jar - in excellent condition, signed on the bottom. Dimensions: Diameter: base:4 inches (at widest point 7 inch diameter); height: 11 inches. #2) Pitcher - in excellent condition signed on the bottom. Dimensions: Height: 9 inches; Diameter: base- 4 3/4 inches, top: 4 1/4 inches. #3) Handled plate - exquisite detail in excellent condition signed on the bottom. Dimensions: Diameter: 11 1/2 inches; height: 1 3/4 inches. #4) Plate - in excellent condition, signed on the bottom. Dimensions: Diameter: 10 3/4 inches; height: 1 3/4 inches. Provenance: All four were purchased by the previous owner from Richard Dennis on Kensington Church St, London in 1996. (4) Payment by check, money order, PayPal. Buyer pays for shipping and handling. Michigan residents add 6% sales tax. Place a Bid!