Master Potter: Graham Bolland - Rectangular Serving Tray

Master Potter: Graham Bolland - Rectangular Serving Tray

R 850.00
R 850.00
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Master Potter: Graham Bolland - Rectangular Serving Tray

Master Potter: Graham Bolland - Rectangular Serving Tray

Vintage Graham Bolland hand-painted stoneware rectangular serving tray — Cape Valley landscape, made in South Africa, 2001.

A beautifully crafted slice of South African heritage by acclaimed studio ceramicist Graham Bolland of Bolland Pottery, Van Wyksdorp. This rectangular stoneware tray features an exquisite hand-painted landscape depicting a traditional Cape-style cottage nestled alongside sprawling agricultural fields under a rolling mountain range. Painted in an earth-toned palette of deep rich browns, rustic whites, muted blues, and charcoal greys, with meticulous line details tracing the cottage roof, field rows, fencing, and wild ground flora. Finished with a thick glossy protective glaze over a textured speckled clay body with a dark glazed border. Inscribed in the lower right corner: "South Africa 2001" — a dated, original piece of 21st-century regional art.
More Details
  • Hand-painted Cape Valley landscape — cottage, fields, mountain range in earth-toned palette.
  • Inscribed "South Africa 2001" in lower right corner — fully dated original artwork.
  • Thick glossy protective glaze over textured speckled clay body with dark glazed border.
  • Reduction-fired stoneware — minor surface crazing and firing irregularities are authentic characteristics.
  • No chips, cracks, or structural damage. Exceptional collector-grade condition.
Did you Know?

Graham Bolland is a highly regarded South African ceramicist working from his studio, Bolland Pottery, in the quiet Karoo town of Van Wyksdorp in the Western Cape. His work is deeply rooted in traditional studio ceramic processes — operating high-temperature reduction kilns to create exceptionally durable, beautifully glazed functional stoneware. His pieces are celebrated across South African craft circles and are a staple showcase at elite local events like the Ceramics SA Potters Market in Rondebosch. This tray captures a nostalgic slice of South African rural vernacular architecture, echoing the historical scenic landscape art tradition.
Origin & Era

Made in South Africa, 2001.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Height 2.5cm, Length 40cm, Width 20cm.
Vintage Condition

Pre-owned vintage studio pottery in exceptional condition.

Minor age-related wear. Showcases minor surface crazing and natural firing irregularities within the glaze, which are inherent characteristic details of reduction-fired handmade pottery. Free of any major chips, cracks, or structural damage.
Price
R 850.00
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