{"product_id":"rozelle-holden-scottish-1918-2010-a-rare-pair-of-stoneware-mushroom-sculptures-calderstone-pottery-east-kilbride-circa-1962-1965","title":"Rozelle Holden (Scottish, 1918–2010). A rare pair of stoneware mushroom sculptures, Calderstone Pottery, East Kilbride, circa 1962-1965","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe set comprising two hand-built forms; each with an incised, variegated iron-wash glaze and characteristic sgraffito detailing to the \"gills\" of the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe taller 4 in. (10.2 cm.) high.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne incised RH to the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate Collection, Sydney.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors Essay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese sculptures originate from Calderstone Pottery, the studio established by Rozelle Holden in East Kilbride. Holden is notable for commissioning the pioneering architects Morris and Steedman to design \"Calderstone\" (1962) a radical, five-sided modernist home and studio now Category A-listed for its architectural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese \"mushroom\" forms are quintessential examples of Holden’s organic modernist style. Hand-built and finished with meticulous sgraffito ribbing, they reflect the 1960s fascination with botanical textures and \"living\" architecture. Her work was featured in the 1964 Scottish contemporary craft records and remains a rare intersection of studio pottery and mid-century architectural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecialist Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe incised RH mark is consistent with Holden’s recorded studio signature. The Glasgow Times archive confirms her residency and practice at Calderstone, distinguishing her work from other contemporary potters with similar monograms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Circa20","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52927922241858,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9271\/8658\/files\/rozelle-holden-scottish-1918-2010-a-rare-pair-of-stoneware-mushroom-sculptures-calderstone-pottery-east-kilbride-circa-1962-1965-bazaa-designer-vintage-and-anti-6487367.jpg?v=1776903313","url":"https:\/\/bazaa.com.au\/products\/rozelle-holden-scottish-1918-2010-a-rare-pair-of-stoneware-mushroom-sculptures-calderstone-pottery-east-kilbride-circa-1962-1965","provider":"Bazaa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}