Ceramics by Australian potter Grace Seccombe, working 1920s--1951

Glazed Kookaburra Bough Dish by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware kookaburra bough dish, surmounted by seven kookaburras with tree roots trailing to the centre of the dish, scored decoration to the exterior, incised signature 'Grace Seccombe' to base, 6 cm high, 14 cm…

Rosella Figure on Tree Stump by Grace Seccombe (1880-1956)

Grace Seccombe (Australian, 1880 - 1956). Rosella figure, perched on a tree stump, hand finished with coloured glaze and underglaze painting on earthenware, signed to base 'Australia', repair to wing and base of stump (A/F), height 18 cm. Provenance: The…

Grace Seccombe Parrot Figure

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A rare glazed earthenware figure of a parrot, 19 cm high. Provenance: Grace Seccombe Estate

Grace Seccombe stunning pottery parrot statue, incised 'Grace Seccombe. N.S.W., Australia', with additional exhibition labels affixed to base, 19 cm high

Handmade glazed earthenware magpie figurine by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A rare hand modelled glazed earthenware figure of magpie, 20 cm high

Grace Seccombe Kangaroo Stump Vase

Grace Seccombe pottery kangaroo tree stump vase, incised 'Grace Seccombe, N.S.W.' with remains of original paper label. 19 cm high, 18 cm wide. Illustrated in 'Australian Art Pottery 1900-1950', by Fahy, Freeland, Free and Simpson [Casuarina press, Syd.…

Grace Seccombe's Glazed Frog Figure 'Freddie'

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), Freddie. A glazed earthenware figure of a green frog, incised 'FREDDIE' Grace Seccombe, N.S.W., Australia, 8 cm high, 16 cm wide

Rare Yellow Grace Seccombe Pottery Budgerigar Statue

Grace Seccombe pottery budgerigar statue, rare yellow colourway, incised 'Grace Seccombe', 18 cm high. Illustrated in 'Australian Art Pottery 1900-1950', by Fahy, Freeland, free and Simpson [Casuarina press, Syd. 2004], plate 436.

Glazed Earthenware Baby Finches from Australia

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of two baby finches, inscribed AuStralia, 16 cm high

Grace Seccombe's Kookaburra on Glazed Stump Figure

Grace Seccombe 'Kookaburra' figure sitting on top of green and brown glazed stump, its wings tucked in behind, signed underneath 'Grace Seccombe' Australia c1930s, height- 20 cm

Grace Seccombe Kookaburra Figurine, Handwritten Label, 18cm High

Grace Seccombe (Active c.1926-56), kookaburra figurine hand written label no.86 / Grace / Seccombe to base, 18 cm high

Glazed bird dish by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware bird figured dish, signed AuStralia, 6 cm high, 15 cm wide

Hand-painted Galah Figurine by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (Active c.1926-56). Galah figurine hand painted label no.86 / Grace / Seccombe to base, 21 cm high

Yellow Budgerigar Group by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), a glazed earthenware budgerigar group in the rare yellow colourway featuring two birds upon a drip glazed stump, incised 'Grace Seccombe Australia' underside; Illustrated in 'Australian Art Pottery 1900-1950', by Fahy, Freeland…

Grace Seccombe Kookaburra Figurine

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A rare glazed earthenware figure of an open beak kookaburra, signed Grace Seccombe, labelled No. 50 Grace Seccombe, 17 cm high

Handmade Pink Flamingo by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A hand modelled glazed earthenware figure of a pink flamingo, signed Australia and numbered 213, 15 cm high

Grace Seccombe Budgerigar Figural Group, Rare Colorway

Grace Seccombe pottery budgerigar figural group, rare colourway, incised 'Grace Seccombe, N.S.W., Australia', 18 cm high

Budgerigar Pair on Tree Stump by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956) glazed pottery, pair of Budgerigars, perched on a tree stump, in tones of yellow, brown and green, incised Grace Seccombe/ Australia, height 18 cm

Grace Seccombe Budgerigar Figure Group

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), a rare glazed earthenware figure group of two budgerigars on a stump, incised 'Grace Seccombe Australia' to the base, 17 cm high. Provenance: Hurnall's Antiques & decorative Arts, no.287

Glazed Earthenware Water Bird from Australia

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of a water bird, inscribed AuStralia, 19.5 cm high

Kookaburras on Tree Stump by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), 'Seven Little Australians'. A wheel-thrown hand finished glazed earthenware figure of a row of kookaburras sitting on a tree stump, signed Grace Seccombe, 10.5 cm high, 15 cm wide

Yellow Budgerigars on Tree Stump by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), pair of yellow Budgerigars the body painted yellow and green with black linear highlights on tree stump base, incised 'Grace Seccombe, Australia', retains paper decal label. Height 17 cm

Glazed Parrot Figurine by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of a parrot, inscribed AuStralia, 19.5 cm high

Kookaburras on Stump Dish by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), Seven Little Australians. A wheel-thrown, hand-finished earthenware dish with a row of kookaburras on a tree stump, inscribed Grace Seccombe NSW, 9 cm high, 14 cm wide. Illustrated: Australian Art Pottery: 1900 - 1950, Kevin…

Pink and Gray Galah Figure by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A slip cast hand finished glazed eathenware figure of a pink and gray galah, monogrammed GS_N.S.W, 19 cm high

Grace Seccombe Earthenware Platypus

Attributed to Grace Seccombe (1880 -1956), platypus, earthenware with underglazed and coloured glazes, one splayed leg (A/F), height 7.5 cm width 25.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney

Blue Budgerigars on Stump

Grace Seccombe (Australian, 1880 - 1956), pair of blue Budgerigars, perched together on a tree stump, hand finished with underglaze painting and coloured glaze on earthenware, artist's signature incised to base 'Grace Seccombe, height 17 cm. Provenance:…

Miniature Kookaburra Trio in Glazed Earthenware

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), Three glazed earthenware miniature figures of kookaburras. The tallest 5.5 cm high (3)

Glazed Kingfisher Figure by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of a kingfisher, incised AuStralia, 18 cm high

Glazed Earthenware Kookaburra Figure by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of a kookaburra, incised GS_AUS, 19 cm high, For a similar example see: Australian Art Pottery: 1900 - 1950, Kevin Fahy, Keith Free, John Freeland & Andrew Simpson, Casuarina Press 2004, page 328,…

Kookaburras on Fence

Grace Seccombe pottery statue of two kookaburras on a fence, titled 'To You the open Sliprails and a waiting Friend', impressed stamp 'Grace Seccombe', 10.5 cm high, 13 cm wide

Grace Seccombe's Kookaburra Pottery Statue

Grace Seccombe pottery kookaburra statue, incised 'Grace Seccombe', 16 cm high. Grace Povey Capper was born near Tunstall, north Staffordshire, England in 1880. Her father Alfred Capper, a potter, brought his family to Sydney in 1902 and established a…

Glazed Kingfisher on Tree Trunk by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), a glazed earthenware kingfisher figure, perched upon a drip glazed tree trunk, incised 'Grace Seccombe', underside, 15 cm high

Glazed Earthenware Red Breasted Finch from Australia

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of a red breasted finch, inscribed AuStralia, 17 cm high

"Blue Budgerigar Pair" by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of two blue budgerigars, incised Grace Seccombe, 18 cm high. Provenance: Grace Seccombe Estate

Seccombe's Glazed Earthenware Budgerigars

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A rare early pair of glazed earthenware green and yellow budgerigars, signed, 18 cm high. Provenance: Grace Seccombe Estate.

Glazed Earthenware Wallaby by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of a wallaby, c. 1940, inscribed Grace Seccombe, 11.5 cm high

"Billie Bluegum" Koala Figure by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), Billie Bluegum' c. 1945. A glazed earthenware figure of a crinkly eared Koala, incised 'Billie Bluegum' Grace Seccombe NSW Australia, 20 cm high

Grace Seccombe Hand-Painted Water Bird Spill Vase

Grace Seccombe (Active c.1926-56), water bird figurine spill vase hand painted Australia to base, 19.5 cm high

Grace Seccombe pottery galah statue, incised 'Grace Seccombe, Australia', 19.5 cm high

Grace Seccombe Budgerigar Sculpture

Grace Seccombe, Budgerigar group. Signed 'Grace Seccombe' to base. Height 17 cm

Grace Seacombe Ceramic Frog Figure 'Freddie'

A very rare Grace Seacombe ceramic figure of a frog, titled 'Freddie' with impressed signature to base 17.5 cm long

Glazed Earthenware Star Finch Figure from Australia

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of a star finch, inscribed AuStralia, 16 cm high

Grace Seccombe's Kangaroo Figure

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A slip cast, hand-finished, earthenware figure of a kangaroo standing alongside a tree stump 1942, inscribed Grace Seccombe NSW, 19 cm high. Illustrated: Australian Art Pottery: 1900 - 1950, Kevin Fahy, Keith Free, John…

Grace Seccombe's Budgerigar Sculpture

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of a yellow and green budgerigar, incised Grace Seccombe, Australia, 17 cm high

Galah Perched on Stump by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (Australian, 1880 - 1956), Galah, perched on a tree stump, hand finished with coloured glaze and underglaze painting on earthenware, artist's initials raised to base 'G S, NSW, height 18.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart

Grace Seccombe's Billie Bluegum Koala Statue

Grace Seccombe 'Billie Bluegum' koala statue tree stump vase incised 'Billie Bluegum, Grace Seccombe, Australia' 21 cm high

Grace Seccombe's Kookaburra Earthenware Sculpture

Grace Seccombe (1880 -1956), kookaburra, perched on a tree stump, hand finished with coloured glaze and underglaze painting on earthenware, artist's signature to base, height 9 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney

Grace Seccombe Glazed Earthenware Platypus Figure

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956) (attrib.), a rare glazed earthenware figure of a platypus, unmarked, 17.5 cm wide, note, for an almost identical example see the Marvin Hurnall collection, Mossgreen, November 8, 2015, lot 64

Kookaburra on Leaf-Stump by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of a kookaburra on a leaf decorated stump, signed AuStralia, 24 cm high. Illustrated: Australian Art Pottery: 1900 - 1950, Kevin Fahy, Keith Free, John Freeland & Andrew Simpson, Casuarina Press 2004…

Glazed Earthenware Rock Wallaby by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of a rock wallaby, incised Grace Seccombe NSW, 9.5 cm high

Glazed Earthenware Budgerigar Figure by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of two yellow budgerigars, incised Grace Seccombe, 19 cm high, For a similar example: Australian Art Pottery: 1900 - 1950, Kevin Fahy, Keith Free, John Freeland & Andrew Simpson, Casuarina Press 2004…

Galah Pottery Statue by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe, Pottery Galah statue. Height 19.5 cm

Grace Seccombe Kookaburra on Wooden Log Sculpture

A large Grace Seccombe kookaburra, modelled perched on a wooden log, incised G.S Aus to underside, 19.5 cm high

Kookaburra on Log by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (b. approx 1880, d. 1956) kookaburra on a log, signed to base, approx 21 cm high

Grace Seccombe Kookaburra Tree Stump Vase

Grace Seccombe Pottery kookaburra tree stump vase, not signed, 14 cm high

Australian Budgerigar Figure Group by Grace Seccombe

An Australian glazed earthenware figure group of two budgerigars by Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), inscribed 'Grace Seccombe NSW Australia, 18 cm high

Grace Seccombe Kookaburra Figure

An Australian glazed earthenware figure of a kookaburra by Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), inscribed 'Grace Seccombe, 18 cm high

Kookaburra Pair by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (Australian, 1880 - 1956). Two kookaburra figures, comprising of two sculptures, both hand painted with underglaze painting and coloured glaze on earthenware, one inscribed 'To You, the open Sliprails and a Waiting Friend', artist's…

Kookaburras on Sliprail Fence by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of two kookaburras on sliprail fence, inscribed 'To You, the Open Sliprails and a waiting Friend, incised Grace Seccombe NSW Australia, label to base No. 3 Grace Seccombe, 11 cm high, 13.5 cm wide

Glazed earthenware platypus by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A rare glazed earthenware figure of a platypus, incised GS, Aus, 16.5 cm wide

Kookaburra on Log

Grace Seccombe, Kookaburra pearched on a log with mouth open. Incised signature & remains of paper label. 16 cm

Grace Seccombe's Blue Fairy Wren and Ladybug Dish

Grace Seccombe blue fairy wren and ladybug dish, decorated with gum leaves, rare, incised 'Grace Seccombe, N.S.W. Australia, 12 cm high, 12 cm wide

Glazed Earthenware Kookaburras on Flower Frog Base

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of two kookaburras on a pierced flower frog base, inscribed AuStralia, 18 cm high

Glazed earthenware vase with cicada and gum leaves

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A rare glazed earthenware vase modelled as a log and decorated with a cicada and gum leaves, incised Australia, 16 cm high

Grace Seccombe's Billie Bluegum Koala Sculpture

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), Billie Bluegum. A glazed earthenware crinkly eared koala, incised 'Billie Bluegum' Grace Seccombe Aus., 22 cm high

Grace Seccombe's Billy Bluegum Koala Pottery

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), Billy Bluegum. A crinkly eared Koala, incised Grace Seccombe NSW Australia 'Billy Bluegum, 21.5 cm high, For a similar example see Kevin Fahy, Australian Art Pottery: 1900 - 1950, Casuarina Press 2004, p. 328 plate. no. 430

Hand-painted Parrot Finch Vase by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (Active c.1926-56), red faced parrot finch stem vase hand painted Australia to base, 16.5 cm high

Grace Seccombe pottery koala statue, signed 'Grace Seccombe', 14 cm high

Kookaburras on Grace Seccombe's Pottery Tree Stump Dish

Grace Seccombe pottery tree stump dish with three kookaburras, incised 'Grace Seccombe N.S.W. Australia, 7.5 cm high, 13.5 cm wide

Kookaburras on Fence Pottery Figurine by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe pottery figural group of kookaburras on fence, inscription across base, no visible signature, 9.5 cm high, 14 cm wide

Kookaburra Fence Figure Group by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), Kookaburra's on a fence figure group, inscribed 'To You the open Sliprails and a waiting Friend', intaglio signature 'Grace Seccombe' to the base, 11 cm high. Provenance: Hurnall's Antiques & decorative Arts catalogue, no.265

Kookaburra Leaf Dish by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe leaf shaped dish surmounted by two kookaburras, moulded as a leaf, mottled green and brown glaze, underside incised 'GS AUS'. Height 7.5 cm, width 14 cm

Grace Seccombe Kookaburra Figurine

Grace Seccombe (Active c.1926-56), kookaburra figurine incised GS/ _ / Aus to base, 17 cm high

Grace Seccombe's Fairy-Wren Dish

Grace Seccombe (Active c.1926-56), superb Fairy-Wren dish incised Grace / Seccombe / NSW / Australia to base, 12 cm high

Grace Seccombe Bluebird on Stump Vase with "Australia" Inscription

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), a glazed earthenware figure of a bluebird on a tall stump vase, inscribed 'AuStralia' to the base, 18 cm high. Provenance: Hurnall's Antiques & decorative Arts catalogue, no.296, a Grace Seccombe bluebird on a stump, signed to…

Kookaburras on Fence Post by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of two kookaburras on a fence post, incised To you the open sliprail and a waiting friend, incised Grace Seccombe, 10 cm high, 14 cm wide

Glazed earthenware koalas on tree stump by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of two koalas on a tree stump, incised Grace Seccombe, 17 cm high

Grace Seccombe Seal Pottery Dish

Grace Seccombe pottery seal dish, incised 'G. S. Aus, 9 cm high, 13 cm wide

Kookaburras on Fence Post Pottery Group

Grace Seccombe, Australia 1880-1956, 'Kookaburras on a fence post', pottery group of two kookaburras sitting on a broken fence, incised 'To you the open sliprails and a waiting friend', glazed with signature below, height 11 cm

Grace Seccombe's Hand-Finished Koala Figure on Tree Stump

Koala figure hand finished koala on a tree stump with underglazed painting and coloured glazes, artist's signature inscribed to base 'Grace Seccombe'

Grace Seccombe's Kookaburra Figurine

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of a kookaburra, labelled Grace Seccombe No. 44, 16.5 cm high

Grace Seccombe Koala Figures on Tree Stump, Signed Australia

Grace Seccombe (Australian, 1880 - 1956). Pair of koala figures, hand painted koala on a tree stump with underglazed painting and coloured glazes, artist's signature inscribed to base 'Grace Seccombe Australia' (2), height 11 cm (tallest). Provenance: The…

Miniature Kookaburra by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), a miniature glazed earthenware kookaburra, incised G.S. Aus to the base, 4 cm high

Glazed Canary Figurine by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956). A glazed earthenware figure of a canary, inscribed AuStralia, 16.5 cm high

Grace Seccombe's Budgie on Stump

A Grace Seccombe green and yellow budgie perched on a tree stump

Grace Seccombe King Fisher Figure

A Grace Seccombe King Fisher figure, signed 'G.S NSW' to base. Height 7 cm.

Kookaburras on Slip Rail Fence by Grace Seccombe

Grace Seccombe (1880-1956), A glazed earthenware group of two kookaburras on a slip rail fence inscribed 'To You, the Open Slip rails and a waiting Friend', moulded signature Grace Seccombe and paper label 'No 3 Grace Seccombe', 11 cm high, 13.5 cm wide