{"product_id":"rare-vintage-andrew-mcgarva-studio-pottery-fish-sailing-ship-wall-plate","title":"Rare Vintage Andrew McGarva Studio Pottery Fish \u0026 Sailing Ship Wall Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn incredibly special piece of British studio pottery by the highly regarded potter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndrew McGarva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This large decorative wall plate is beautifully hand decorated with a little sailing ship riding across blue waves at its centre, surrounded by a wonderful shoal of stylised fish in soft blues, warm ochre and earthy brown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcGarva trained at Farnham College of Art before establishing his workshop at Wobage Farm in Herefordshire in 1979. His work draws deeply on the traditional slipware pottery of England, Wales and France, with his individually decorated pieces featuring animals, birds and other figurative motifs becoming particularly recognisable. In 1990 he moved to Burgundy, France, where he continued his practice making domestic stoneware, slipware and medieval-inspired tiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something almost folkloric about this piece,  the little ship, rolling sea and circling fish feel as though they belong to an old maritime tale. The skill in the decoration is just beautiful, and McGarva’s work has become increasingly sought after and collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions;\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 25.5cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 3cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiraeth Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57362800247159,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/4240\/9513\/files\/6FA59378-ED14-49A7-85C0-8FF1241D5C31.jpg?v=1786280142","url":"https:\/\/hiraethvintage.co.uk\/products\/rare-vintage-andrew-mcgarva-studio-pottery-fish-sailing-ship-wall-plate","provider":"Hiraeth Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}