Lot 177. Charles Vyse (1882-1971), A group of six vessels, 14 cm high, the tallest vase (6). Price realised GBP 1,008 (Estimate GBP 1,500 – GBP 2,500) © Christie's Images Ltd 2024

Variously incised 'C. VYSE / CHELSEA', 'VYSE / 1937', 'VYSE / 1935', each with a celadon glaze, comprising: A large facetted bowl, three similar vases if lobed petal form, in sizes, a bowl of lobed petal form, a square footed bowl with canted corners.

Lot 178. Charles Vyse (1882-1971), A group of seven vessels; 14.5 cm.) wide, the fluted bowl.  Price realised GBP 1,890 (Estimate GBP 1,500 – GBP 2,500) © Christie's Images Ltd 2024

Variously incised 'C.VYSE / CHELSEA' 'VYSE / 1938', 'C. VYSE' and 'CHARLES VYSE / CHELSEA', comprising: Three stoneware bowls of various forms, a brown-glaze bowl, three small circular dishes of various forms
 

Note: Charles Vyse (1882 – 1971) was born in Staffordshire to a family in the pottery industry. He studied sculpture at the RCA before becoming a member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors and continued his study at the Camberwell School of Art. He worked with Nell, his wife, who was exceptionally knowledgeable concerning ceramic chemistry. He occupies an important position in the history of British Studio Pottery as one of the pioneers experimenting with high-fired stonewares of Chinese type. His work is technically of a very high order.

Christie's. Philip Hewat-Jaboor: An Eye for the Magnificent, London, 8 February 2024