Sgraffito Studio Pottery Plates
Updated October 17, 2026
| Lot number | 60 |
| Category | Pottery, China & Glass |
| Auction | BEAMSVILLE ESTATE CONTENTS |
| Date | November 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM EST |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
A pair of studio pottery plates comprising one large charger and one smaller dish, each of square form with rounded corners and a circular foot rim. The pieces are constructed from a coarse terracotta earthenware and finished with a mottled ferruginous reddish-brown glaze featuring dense, irregular black speckling. The decoration is executed using a sgraffito technique, with stylised motifs incised through the glaze to reveal a pale sandy-textured clay body beneath. The design features four stylised birds flying towards a central square containing a spiral maze-like motif, interspersed with diamond-shaped motifs with further spirals. A decorative border with periodic zigzag accents runs around the perimeter. The aesthetic is in the style of contemporary Indonesian terracotta pottery. Dimensions (measured against a tape measure showing inches): Large plate: approx. 26.7 cm wide Small plate: approx. 15.2 cm wide. Condition: Both plates exhibit fine, age-related crazing to the glaze surface. There is light surface wear and minor scratching consistent with age and use. No chips, cracks, or evidence of repair are present.
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