Like painters and paintings,
musicians and music, or singers
at the opera and recital hall, pot-
ters continue to be the most reli-
able audience for other potters’
work,

My thanks to the number of
local potters who have dropped
by my shop to see what’s here,
say hello, and maybe add a small
piece to their own collection.

My collection continues to
change and as I add something
new to the shelves at home I try
to bring a piece or two into the
shop, increasing the chance of a
new discovery for my customers.

It’s almost like magic the way pieces will start to appear once a par-

Collecting Continued

ticular potter has taken a place in your thoughts. This happened
to me recently when I found the most beautiful sculpture by Ron
Tribe and was admiring his work a great deal. Within a month,

having put no verbal notice out there, three more great pieces of

his work appeared from other
sources. I added to my collec-
tion at home and brought sever-
al of his works to the store.

As always, many of the pots I
find or those brought to me I
cant immediately identify. I am
always looking for help with
mystery marks. Here is a slender
necked. vase P've been enjoying
for a couple of years. Its decora-
tion is very much a painting and
though very simple conveys
great depth to the eye. If you
know this mark, please let me
know at DoDa Antiques, 434
Richards St., (604) 602-0559,

or email me at jdis@telus.net. Thanks again and happy hunting.

John Lawrence

Photos: Lefi; Mystery Pot. Top right; Mystery Mark. Bottom right; Glaze
detail. Photos courtesy Martin Hunt.

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