ellis ceramics melbourne

[anttal63]

the ellis group did alot of interesting stuff back in the 60's and early 70's. apparently renown for their glazes. amongst all the home ware, figurines and sculptures, they also made bonsai pots. i believe these pots could possibly now or one day be valuable but cant find any info on them. does anyone know anything about this.

[anttal63]

here is some of their work. these pots are from the late 60's.

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[Asus101]

Looking at the collecting auctions their work is very valuable. Good luck finding bonsai pots, if a vase is worth up to $600 I would hate to know the cost of a bonsai pot.

[anttal63]

i can only hope asus for i have come home today with a boot full of them. some signed and numbered, some not but none the less are ellis.

[PeterW]

They are certainly interesting Ant, good score, are ther any big pots or just little ones? The red glaze isnt all that common, that alone may make the price be a bit higher then usual maybe.
Peter

[Jarrod]

yeah love the red glaze on these pots, may i ask where you found said treasures?

I was also going to ask if there was any larger pots?

[anttal63]

come on pat tell me something to make me even happier than i am already.

[Pat K]

Artfact Auctions in Britain have an Ellis Bonsai Pot in their current auction....

The beers are on Antonio

[anttal63]

They are certainly interesting Ant, good score, are ther any big pots or just little ones? The red glaze isnt all that common, that alone may make the price be a bit higher then usual maybe.
Peter

that rect pot is approx 400x280 large enough? good i took everything red. the technique for this red is raku im told?

[PeterW]

They are certainly interesting Ant, good score, are ther any big pots or just little ones? The red glaze isnt all that common, that alone may make the price be a bit higher then usual maybe.
Peter

that rect pot is approx 400x280 large enough? good i took everything red. the technique for this red is raku im told?

Good on ya Ant, i hope they are worth a fortune for you mate. If not, you got some good pots for your own trees. 400 x 280 is usable for sure.
Peter

[anttal63]

yeah love the red glaze on these pots, may i ask where you found said treasures?

I was also going to ask if there was any larger pots?

sure you can, its a private sale.

[anttal63]

Artfact Auctions in Britain have an Ellis Bonsai Pot in their current auction....

The beers are on Antonio

thanks pat thats all? you reckon ya might have given me the link. i cant find it.

[Pat K]

technique for this red is raku im told?

Most unlikely Antonio! The raku technique is low fired, fairly primitive, labour intensive and unsuitable for plant pots.

Pat

[Pat K]

....heh heh heh....I thought you might like to suffer for a while

I'll see if I can find it again....give me five!

[anttal63]

your the man pat for that i will show you another pot possibly my favourite. the glaze is the thickest i have come across. note the smoke through it. i was told today by a pottery curator, that in the 60's to get such bright colors lead based glaze low fired was used. only repeating what i was told no disrespect to you pat . this pot is 170h x 150w