Welsh Llanelli pottery cockerel plate with sponged decoration painted by Sara Roberts

Reference: 7440

Dated: c. 1900 Llanelli Wales

A fine Llanelly pottery cockerel plate with blue sponge decorated border. These primitive and vibrantly decorated plate are the work of Sara Jane Roberts, she has now appreciated as a folk artist with a unique distinctive style. It is thought that Sarah, also know as Aunt Sal was left handed and produced all the cockerel plates from the pottery.

Diameter: 9.50inch

Medium: pottery earthenware ceramic

Current Condition Fine exceptional condition.

Provenance: Private Collection Hereford.

Literature: Llanelly Pottery by GAreth Hughes and Robert Pugh, published by Llanelli Borough Council in 1990

Price: gbp 585.00 (Pound Sterling)
USD 768.105 (US Dollars)