Monumental or oversize studio ceramic table lamp in natural tones by Bernard Rooke, England mid-20th century.
A beautiful statement piece, hand-built, with organic shaping in natural tones of sand and stone. The weight of the piece suggests Rooke's early work (unsigned).
Good vintage condition, with occasional flaws in line with the making and firing process - firing cracks, nicks, glaze losses and minor asymmetry - see images for detail and overview.
Wiring:
An E27 lamp-holder is in place; new wiring will be required to suit your local needs and regulations.
Shade:
The lamp is shown here with a simple hessian shade, newly made, which attaches through the ring on the lamp-holder.
Approximate dimensions:
Ceramic only:
H 49 cm
W 16.5 cm at base
D 12 cm at base
Including shade (as shown in image 1):
H 101 cm
Dia 35 cm
Bernard Rooke was born in 1938, and studied ceramics at Goldsmiths College in London. In 1960 he set up a workshop in Forest Hill sharing with another pottery artist, Alan Wallwork. Rooke made progressive sculptural work and early pieces were hand-fashioned using coils and blocks. His work is found in private collections as well as museums and galleries around the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
