{"product_id":"vintage-noel-blue-australian-studio-pottery-vase-terracotta-loop-handle-35cm","title":"Vintage Noel Blue Australian Studio Pottery Vase with Loop Handle, 35cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and highly distinctive piece of Australian studio pottery by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoel Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring his signature sculptural form, warm terracotta finish and hand-applied abstract decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35cm high and 21cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial vase has an unusual flared rim and sculptural loop handle, with organic circular forms and flowing hand-applied decoration across the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vase is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincised “Noel Blue” to the base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and, wonderfully, it also comes with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Noel Blue care and information leaflet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which was found inside the vase. The leaflet describes the pieces as individually shaped in “free art form” and identifies the range as Noel Blue handmade Australian pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoel Blue was a NSW studio potter who apprenticed at Studio Dybka-Tichy in Parramatta during the 1970s. When the studio closed in the early 1980s, Noel Blue and other potters established their own studios, continuing to work with terracotta clays and dipped and trailed decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular piece has the earthy, organic qualities associated with Noel Blue's work and is a wonderful example of Australian studio pottery from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecirca 1970s–early 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Noel Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1970s–early 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Terracotta \/ studio pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 35cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 21cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sculptural vase with distinctive loop handle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-applied abstract slip decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Incised Noel Blue to base\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes original Noel Blue care\/information leaflet retained inside the vase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage pre-loved condition with natural signs of age and handmade character. Please study all photographs carefully, including the close-up images of the pottery and base.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original leaflet is included with the vase and will be photographed as part of the listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful statement piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian studio pottery, Noel Blue ceramics and vintage handcrafted homewares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or simply for someone who appreciates an unusual piece with a story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a handmade vintage pottery piece, so variations, small marks and imperfections are part of its history and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to SABBY CHIC Studio \u0026amp; Home, I am working toward being a zero-waste store. All of my packaging is compostable or recyclable. Feel good supporting a sustainable, reusable lifestyle when you shop with me!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy to add any other items to your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll vintage has a past and this may include minor flaws from its previous life.\u003cbr\u003ePlease keep this in mind when making your decision to purchase.\u003cbr\u003ePhotographs form part of the description.\u003cbr\u003eI try and use recycled packaging materials where possible.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that the Postage Cost is made up of Packaging, Processing and a Delivery fee. \u003cbr\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Exchanges are not accepted. \u003cbr\u003ePlease contact me if you have any questions regarding this item.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note: due to pre-loved nature, expect items to have minor wear. We do our best to photograph and describe each piece as honestly and accurately as possible. If you would like more information on this item, please feel free to message prior to purchase, we would be more than happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SABBY CHIC Studio \u0026 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49943701356682,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1687\/2842\/files\/0f019534-e890-4e52-a82b-11cbfa3c9b51.jpg?v=1786587958","url":"https:\/\/sabbychic.com.au\/products\/vintage-noel-blue-australian-studio-pottery-vase-terracotta-loop-handle-35cm","provider":"SABBY CHIC Studio \u0026 Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}