John Maltby

British · 1936–2020 · Sculptor

John Maltby was a distinguished English sculptor and studio potter. He was apprenticed to David Leach for two years before setting up his own pottery near Crediton in Devon.… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Maltby, 'Ancient King', sculpture, Glazed and painted stoneware, modelled as a crowned face,  the lower half with incised decoration, raised on a wrought iron base'Ancient King', sculptureBonhams · £4,352≈ $5,870≈ €5,135Sign up to see
  2. John Maltby, Ancient King, 2013, 2013, stonewareAncient King, 2013Lyon & Turnbull · £4,536≈ $5,241≈ €5,267Sign up to see
  3. John Maltby, Large spade form, circa 1992Large spade formBonhams · £2,560≈ $3,414≈ €2,953Sign up to see

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John Maltby was a distinguished English sculptor and studio potter. He was apprenticed to David Leach for two years before setting up his own pottery near Crediton in Devon. After surgery in 1996 left him too weak to make pots, Maltby began to create small ceramic sculptures.

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Born 1936, CleethorpesDied 2020Occupation SculptorWikidata Q16104495 ↗

Also known as John Maltby (1936-)

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