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A Pair of Hand Sculpted Pottery Owls on a Ebonised Base
Robert Belcher Antiques
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A Pair of Hand Sculpted Pottery Owls on a Ebonised Base

1920 - 1940
Description

This superb large pottery sculpture is hand modelled in clay, fired in a kiln with a rich reddish glaze and shaded detailing.

It depicts a pair of young owls sitting together waiting for a parent to return to feed them.

The sculpture is very well modelled with great detailing of the feathers and features. It is initialled S W 1934 on the underside and is presented on its original handmade ebonised base, especially fitted to take the sculpture.

This lovely sculpture is a pleasing piece in good condition with no restoration.

English, circa 1934

Sizes including the stand

Height 20cm x width 39cm x depth 23cm

Free UK mainland delivery

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Sculpted Pottery Owl Figurine to the 1930s.

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SA1199148
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

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07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
This superb large pottery sculpture is hand modelled in clay, fired in a kiln with a rich reddish glaze and shaded detailing.

It depicts a pair of young owls sitting together waiting for a parent to return to feed them.

The sculpture is very well modelled with great detailing of the feathers and features.

It is initialled S W 1934 on the underside and is presented on its original handmade ebonised base, especially fitted to take the sculpture.
Robert Belcher Antiques

This lovely sculpture is a pleasing piece in good condition with no restoration.

English, circa 1934

Sizes including the stand

Height 20cm x width 39cm x depth 23cm

Free UK mainland delivery

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Sculpted Pottery Owl Figurine to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199148
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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A hand-sculpted brown glazed pottery figurine of two owls perched together on a black ebonised wooden base.
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Archive I A hand-sculpted brown glazed pottery figurine of two owls perched together on a black ebonised wooden base.

A Pair of Hand Sculpted Pottery Owls on a Ebonised Base

Archive II A hand-sculpted brown glazed pottery figurine of two owls perched together on a black ebonised wooden base. View II
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Archive VI A hand-sculpted brown glazed pottery figurine of two owls perched together on a black ebonised wooden base. View VI
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Archive XIII A hand-sculpted brown glazed pottery figurine of two owls perched together on a black ebonised wooden base. View XIII
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A hand-sculpted brown glazed pottery figurine of two owls perched together on a black ebonised wooden base.
A pair of hand sculpted pottery owls on a ebonised base
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Studio pottery animal figures gained significant popularity throughout the twentieth century as artists moved away from industrial production toward individual, hand-crafted forms. Ceramicists explored naturalistic and stylized depictions of wildlife, using expressive textures and varied glazing techniques.

These items are typically built using terracotta, stoneware, or earthenware clays that are sculpted by hand before undergoing kiln firing. The finished ceramic piece is often mounted onto a separate turned or carved hardwood base that has been stained, painted, or ebonised.

Authentic studio ceramic sculptures often feature subtle variations in surface texture, visible hand-tooling marks, and impress marks or incised artist monograms near the base. The weight, glaze consistency, and craftsmanship of the underside offer further clues to hand-made origin.

Ceramic animal sculptures function well as accent pieces on dark wood bookshelves, mantelpieces, or desk spaces. Pair them with antique leather-bound books or brass accessories to complement their rich tones and sculptural outline.

Dust the ceramic surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a clean camel-hair brush to clean crevices. Avoid exposing the wooden ebonised base to water or harsh cleaning chemicals, applying a light application of beeswax polish to the plinth if necessary.
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