Welsh Llanelli pottery cockerel plate with sponged decoration painted by Sara Roberts

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£585

Dated: 1900 Llanelli Wales

A fine Llanelly pottery cockerel plate with blue sponge decorated border. These primitive and vibrantly decorated plate are the work of Sara Jane Roberts, she has now appreciated as a folk artist with a unique distinctive style. It is thought that Sarah, also know as Aunt Sal was left handed and produced all the cockerel plates from the pottery.

Diameter: 9.5 inches

Current Condition: Fine exceptional condition.

Provenance: Private Collection Hereford.

Literature: Llanelly Pottery by GAreth Hughes and Robert Pugh, published by Llanelli Borough Council in 1990

£585    $789

Description

A fine Llanelly pottery cockerel plate with blue sponge decorated border. These primitive and vibrantly decorated plate are the work of Sara Jane Roberts, she has now appreciated as a folk artist with a unique distinctive style. It is thought that Sarah, also know as Aunt Sal was left handed and produced all the cockerel plates from the pottery.