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Entries from April 2006

Pictures from an exhibition – George Stubbs works reunited

April 20th, 2006 · No Comments

by Christopher Proudlove©The exhibition marking the bicentenary of the death of George Stubbs – which opened at Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery earlier this month, prior to a spell at Tate Britain and subsequently at the Frick Collection – has been eagerly anticipated. Rarely does the public get to see paintings by the great artist from [...]

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Tags: Exhibition · George Stubbs · Paintings

Royal Doulton Bunnykins figures – the perfect collectable Easter gifts

April 14th, 2006 · 8 Comments

by Christopher Proudlove© Ever eager to keep these columns current, I felt compelled to find something to do with Easter. Inspiration came following a local auction sale in which this trio of pottery Bunnykins figures were offered. In the event, they were knocked down for a staggering total of £2,810. If nothing else, the sale [...]

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Tags: Bunnykins · Ceramics · Pottery · Royal Doulton

Charles Vyse: the studio potter who revived Tang glaze techniques

April 10th, 2006 · No Comments

by Christopher Proudlove©Español | Deutsche | Français | Italiano | Português Biscuit, the old family cat, is driving us crazy. Not only does she have the finicky eating habits of a two-year-old, but she’s also shedding her thick winter coat like fur was going out of fashion. Next time we get a cat it will [...]

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Tags: Charles Vyse · Pottery · Tang