John Ffrench Arklow Studio Pottery Bird Candle Stick Holder Irish Art Rare Vtg

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John Ffrench Arklow Studio Pottery Bird Candle Stick Holder Irish Art Rare Vtg:
$144.83

John Ffrench 1928-2010 , Irish School .
A Scarce John Ffrench Arklow Studio Pottery Taper holder or Candlestick.
This is a brown / green olive type colour and is signed within the hollow of base ;J.FF (within a square) Arklow Studio Pottery , Made in the Republic of Ireland
A wonderful Iconic J.FF design of a bird / dove . John took inspirations for his designs from his ancestral home which was Castle Ffrench near Ballinasloe.Dublin born , John studied at the National College of Art and Design and the Istituto Statale D\'Arte in Florence.
John also worked in the Brogi Studio, Florence; the Ring Ceramic Studio, Kilkenny; The West Bengal Design Studio, Calcutta and the Dolphin Studio in Massachusetts. He has exhibited in Dublin, Florence, Calcutta, Reykjavik, New York, Frankfort and many other places.

An important figure and one of the pioneers of studio pottery within Ireland, John founded Arklow Studio Pottery in 1962, and in later years established his own ceramic studio near Kinvara in County Galway. He also taught ceramics for many years before his retirement.
Measures 8 1/8\" high or 20.8 cm .
ConditionExcellent condition , no damage or restoration , Perfect , Rare !
All of my items are very carefully packed , and shipped with registered / signed for post . Thanks for your interest , Ellie.