Ceramic Sculpture Wise Man by John Maltby
John Maltby (1936 to 2020) is a British studio potter and sculptor who trained under David Leach before setting up his own studio in Devon. He has a distinctive style of pots and wooden painted mobiles (usually of harbour scenes and boats) that came to an end in 1996 after major heart surgery. His creative direction changed to sculpture when he could no longer prepare clay in the way he wanted for pots.
This piece is a man with an owl on his head on a plinth. It is named on the base of the plinth.
It is in good condition with no cracks or damage (see photos). Note postage includes insurance up to £2500.
Artist John Maltby (England)
Sculpture of a "Wise Man"
Height 40 cm (including plinth)
Width ~12 cm
Depth ~9 cm
Weight 750 g
Painted mark for John Maltby
Date 2013