Born in 1952 (not to be confused with Peter Anderson b1979 - Tasmanian Potter, or Peter Anderson b1901 high profile U.S. potter). After working with several important local potters in South Australia he became Creative Director of the Ceramics studio at the Jam Factory 1989-1990, and then moved to his own pottery in the Adelaide Hills.
This piece looks to be 1980s, possibly early 1990s going by the colour used. Its a nice feature piece 30cm tall x 24 diameter. Peter's work is stamped PA on the base. (Thank you to Judith at Bemboka where I found Peter's bio ).
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| Peter Andersson - South Australia c 1980's |
If you are in Australia keep an eye out in charity shops etc. for Australian studio pottery - although this piece was at auction - studio pottery seems to be about the only type of bargain left in charity shops here these days because it can be too hard to identify - and hence sold at bargain prices. I've picked up a few local potters' work in this way in the past few years.
I see lots of studio pottery in the op shops and as you say it is difficult to identify the pieces. My knowledge is very limited too. I picked something up the other day just because it had an unusual shape and glaze that appealed to me...whether it is anything of value, who knows?
ReplyDeleteYes, its all about buying what you like or what interests really. Judith's Australian Pottery >1960 site and flickr stream has a lot of backstamps now, but there are so many still to be found/documented etc.
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