Michael Cardew (1901 –1983) was an English studio potter and teacher who was an important figure in the studio pottery movement. Cardew was known for his large, hand-thrown, salt-glazed stoneware ceramics, which were heavily influenced by the traditional pottery of Africa and Asia, and for his influence on the next generation of potters.

Cardew studied at the Royal College of Art in London and later worked as an apprentice to the potter Bernard Leach, who was a major influence on him. After traveling and working in Africa and Asia, Cardew established a pottery studio in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire in 1929. He later moved to St. Ives, Cornwall, where he worked for several years.

He is credited with inspiring a whole generation of young potters in the UK and many of his students went on to become respected potters in their own right. Cardew's work is widely admired and more...

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An impressive Michael Cardew (UK 1901 - 1983) footed bowl, of…

Impressive Michael Cardew Footed Bowl with Temmoku Glaze

An impressive Michael Cardew (UK 1901 - 1983) footed bowl, of circular form with radiating spoke pattern in temmoku glaze. The underside with impressed marks for Michael Cardew and Wenford bridge. Dia. 30.5 cm. Provenance: part of the Don Chambers…

Michael Cardew Winchcombe Pottery Motto Ware mug, glaze frits…

Michael Cardew Motto Ware Mug with Glaze Frits

Michael Cardew Winchcombe Pottery Motto Ware mug, glaze frits to rim. Height 12 cm

Wenford bridge, (Michael Cardew) Wading bird oval slab dish…

Michael Cardew Hand-Painted Oval Dish from Wenford Bridge

Wenford bridge, (Michael Cardew) Wading bird oval slab dish hand painted with irregular rim, impressed Wenford bridge mark, 36 cm length

Michael Cardew studio pottery plate British 1901-1983, seal to…

Michael Cardew Swirl Plate (28cm)

Michael Cardew studio pottery plate British 1901-1983, seal to back, with a swirl decoration, diameter 28 cm

Two Michael Cardew studio pottery plates British 1901-1983,…

Michael Cardew Swirl Plates

Two Michael Cardew studio pottery plates British 1901-1983, seal to back, with a swirl decoration, diameter 23.5 cm

A Michael Cardew (UK Wenford Pottery) large teapot, squat…

Michael Cardew Terracotta Teapot with Floral Designs

A Michael Cardew (UK Wenford Pottery) large teapot, squat circular with cane handles, terracotta with brushpoint floral designs. Impressed marks. Small rim frits, diameter 20 cm.

Michael Cardew (UK) large and impressive oval dish, hand…

Hand-painted Fish Oval Dish by Michael Cardew

Michael Cardew (UK) large and impressive oval dish, hand painted design (three fish) in green and brown on dark oatmeal ground, unglazed rim, underglaze scarification. the reverse painted with large potter's initials mark within a double circle.…

Winchcombe Pottery (Charles Tustin) small dish, and Coldstone…

Winchcombe and Coldstone Pottery: Small Dish and Bowl

Winchcombe Pottery (Charles Tustin) small dish, and Coldstone Pottery small bowl.

Michael Cardew, plate, 1950s, diameter 32 cm. Accompanying book

Michael Cardew's Plate: A Mid-Century Masterpiece

Michael Cardew, plate, 1950s, diameter 32 cm. Accompanying book

Michael Cardew, Deep Bowl, painted with heron, double impressed…

Heron-Painted Deep Bowl by Michael Cardew

Michael Cardew, Deep Bowl, painted with heron, double impressed mark 29 cm dia (rim flaw)

Michael Cardew, Plate, painted with fish, double impressed mark,…

Fish Plate by Michael Cardew

Michael Cardew, Plate, painted with fish, double impressed mark, 27 cm diameter

Michael Cardew, Press Moulded Dish painted with Heron, single…

Michael Cardew Heron Press Moulded Dish

Michael Cardew, Press Moulded Dish painted with Heron, single impressed mark 36 cm length

Michael Cardew Chun Glaze Bowl, double impressed mark, 26 cm…

Michael Cardew Chun Glaze Bowl - Double Impressed Mark

Michael Cardew Chun Glaze Bowl, double impressed mark, 26 cm diameter

Michael Cardew Ewer with screw stopper, double impressed mark,…

Double Marked Michael Cardew Ewer with Screw Stopper

Michael Cardew Ewer with screw stopper, double impressed mark, 28 cm height

Michael Cardew Charger double impressed mark, 41 cm diameter

Double Impressed Michael Cardew Charger - 41cm Diameter

Michael Cardew Charger double impressed mark, 41 cm diameter

Winchcombe Pottery, plate, unmarked, 35 cm diameter

Large Unmarked Winchcombe Pottery Plate

Winchcombe Pottery, plate, unmarked, 35 cm diameter

Michael Cardew. Cider flagon, earthenware with sgrafitto…

Sgraffito Cider Flagon by Michael Cardew

Michael Cardew. Cider flagon, earthenware with sgrafitto decoration on a black ground. Impressed Winchcombe Pottery mark and MC mark. Height 43 cm. Diameter 20 cm

Michael Cardew. Cider flagon, earthenware with sgrafitto plant…

Sgrafitto Cider Flagon by Michael Cardew

Michael Cardew. Cider flagon, earthenware with sgrafitto plant motif decoration on a brown/orange ground. Impressed Winchcombe pottery mark and MC mark. Height 39 cm. Diameter 22.5 cm

Michael Cardew, charger glazed earthenware with green slip,…

Michael Cardew Green Slip Charger

Michael Cardew, charger glazed earthenware with green slip, combed design, impressed potter and pottery seal to underside. Diameter 34 cm

Michael Cardew. Winchcombe Pottery UK, stoneware cut sided…

Cut Sided Teadust Bottle by Michael Cardew

Michael Cardew. Winchcombe Pottery UK, stoneware cut sided bottle. Teadust over rust glaze. Two potter's seals to base. Height 19 cm

Leach electric wheel, made by Seaboard Joinery Ltd and modified…

Modified Leach Electric Wheel for Pottery

Leach electric wheel, made by Seaboard Joinery Ltd and modified for use by Michael Cardew on his visit to New Zealand in 1968. Then used by Peter Stichbury throughout his career. Height 100 cm

Michael Cardew, small lidded jar with ash glaze. Height 8 cm

Michael Cardew's Ash Glazed Lidded Jar

Michael Cardew, small lidded jar with ash glaze. Height 8 cm

Michael Cardew, stoneware dish with tenmoku glaze, made in New…

Michael Cardew's Tenmoku Glazed Stoneware Dish

Michael Cardew, stoneware dish with tenmoku glaze, made in New Zealand and fired in Peter Stichbury?s kiln in Manurewa during Michael Cardew?s visit in 1968. Diameter 20 cm