Master Potter: Anthony Shapiro - Signed Studio Pottery Salad Set

Master Potter: Anthony Shapiro - Signed Studio Pottery Salad Set

R 1,650.00
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Master Potter: Anthony Shapiro - Signed Studio Pottery Salad Set
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Master Potter: Anthony Shapiro - Signed Studio Pottery Salad Set

This striking seven-piece studio pottery salad set features a warm, rich amber ochre glaze that beautifully captures a rustic, mid-century European aesthetic. The collection includes one expansive, flared master serving bowl and six perfectly matching individual side bowls, all hand-thrown with clean architectural lines and elegant unglazed foot rings by renowned South African master potter Anthony Shapiro. Ideal for bringing an authentic touch of organic warmth to a contemporary dining table, this functional set serves beautifully as an inviting centre display for seasonal salads, fruits, or a rustic pasta dinner.

Hand-thrown by the highly collectible and listed South African master potter Anthony "Ant" Shapiro at his acclaimed Cape Town design studio. Shapiro's work is celebrated across premier South African design galleries for bridging the gap between functional mid-century tableware and high-end contemporary ceramic form. 

Original Intended Use: Premium Domestic Tableware Serving Set. Alternate Suggested Use: Decorative Kitchen Counter Fruit Display or Open Shelf Accent.

More Details
  • Hand-signed seven-piece functional studio pottery serving set.
  • Created by legendary Cape Town master ceramic artist Anthony "Ant" Shapiro.
  • Features an master bowl and six neatly matching individual side bowls.
  • Covered in a high-gloss, translucent amber ochre glaze with natural pooling.
  • Hand-incised monogram signature "ANT" On every unglazed base rim.
Did you Know?

The maker of this set is Anthony "Ant" Shapiro, a master potter and cornerstone figure in the South African contemporary ceramics movement who operates a prominent teaching and production studio in Cape Town. His signature hand-thrown work is highly sought after by local interior decorators for its distinct geometric simplicity and thick, richly pigmented glazes that showcase architectural master-level wheel markings.

Origin & Era

Made in South Africa, Circa 1990, making this ceramic set 35+ years.

Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Master bowl measures 28 cm in diameter by 9.5 cm in height; individual side bowls measure 16 cm in diameter by 5.5 cm in height.

Vintage Condition

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Visible Flaws: The set is completely free from post-production chips, deep cracks, or flea bites; it features beautiful, authentic all-over underglaze crazing and minor original clay texture variations from the potter's wheel.

Price
R 1,650.00
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