Bruce Morrow Australian Studio Pottery Vase 1988 Ballet Artist Signed 18cm

Item: Studio pottery vase

Maker / Artist: Bruce Morrow (1928–2012)

Origin: Australia

Year: 1988

Material: Wheel-thrown stoneware pottery

Colour: Soft pink, cream, pale green, natural clay and muted ochre

Design: Abstract floral decoration

Finish: Partially glazed with visible throwing lines

Dimensions: Approximately 18 cm high

Markings: Incised “Bruce Morrow 1988” with impressed BM pottery mark

Type: Decorative Australian art pottery vase

Mini Story or Hook:

An appealing Australian studio pottery vase by Bruce Morrow, whose remarkable artistic career spanned both the performing and visual arts.

Before turning to pottery, Morrow was a professional ballet dancer who performed with the National Theatre Ballet and the influential Borovansky Ballet during the 1940s and 1950s. His performances included important Australian productions such as Rex Reid’s Corroboree and the Borovansky Ballet’s full-length production of The Sleeping Princess. After retiring as a performer, he became a highly regarded ballet teacher, including many years teaching at the Australian Ballet School.

Morrow later expressed his creativity through ceramics. This individually wheel-thrown vase, dated 1988, features a softly rounded form with delicate abstract floral decoration in dusty pink, pale green, cream and earthy ochre. Its restrained palette and flowing decoration give it a quiet sense of movement—particularly fitting for an artist whose earlier career was devoted to dance.

Condition:

Condition: Good vintage condition – please refer to the detailed notes and photographs below.

This is a genuine vintage Bruce Morrow Australian studio pottery vase.

• Presents attractively with a soft matte and partially glazed finish.

• Minor marks, surface variations and firing irregularities consistent with handmade studio pottery.

• Some minor glaze irregularity and wear around the upper rim.

• No obvious major cracks or repairs observed.

• The variations in colour, texture and form are inherent characteristics of its handmade construction.

• Clearly incised “Bruce Morrow 1988” underneath.

• Also bears Morrow’s impressed BM pottery mark.

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Measurements:

Height: Approximately 18 cm

Measurements have been taken by hand and may vary slightly.

Important Information:

Vintage pottery was manufactured according to the materials and standards applicable at the time. This vase is offered primarily as a vintage decorative and collectible piece.

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