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085 sophie macarthy studio pottery ivy berry pattern bowl

085 Sophie Macarthy Studio Pottery Ivy Berry Pattern Bowl

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A signed studio pottery bowl by Sophie MacCarthy, decorated with a hand-painted ivy and berry pattern in greens, ochres, oranges and blues. The wide, shallow form makes it a striking centrepiece or display piece. The base carries the maker’s signature, and some minor surface wear is visible around the rim and foot.

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Sophie MacCarthy Studio Pottery Ivy and Berry Pattern Bowl

This substantial studio pottery bowl is decorated with a painted ivy and berry design in a rich, painterly palette of deep greens, teals, ochres, soft oranges and pale blues. The leaves are built up in loose, layered brushstrokes, with fine pale lines picked out to suggest veining, while scattered red berries add a warm accent across the surface. The wide, shallow form and glossy glaze show the decorative, hand-finished character associated with studio ceramics. The underside is signed in the glaze with the maker’s name, Sophie MacCarthy, which identifies the piece as the work of an individual studio potter rather than a factory line.

Condition, Originality and Collector Appeal

The bowl appears to be an original decorated piece, with the painted design and signature visible on the base. Some surface wear is evident, including small areas of glaze loss and minor nicks around the foot rim and outer edge, and the glaze shows a few marks typical of handled studio ware. Buyers should inspect the photographs closely and consider these areas when bidding. Its handmade character, signed maker’s mark and bold, cohesive decoration make it appealing to collectors of studio pottery and to those looking for a striking display piece for a dining room, sideboard or shelf.

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