Casson, Michael (British, 1925-2003), Stoneware swimmer bowl, footed form, with multi-colored iridescent salt glaze design, deep brown interior, painted MC to bottom, 5.5 x 6.5 inches. Together with porcelain swimmer vase, footed form with resist patterns of swimming figures, blue slip and salt glazed, painted MC to bottom, 6.5 x 7 inches. Bio from Art UK: Michael Casson first made pots in 1945 and trained at Hornsey College of Art. He established his first pottery in 1952. He was a founding member of the Craft Potters Association in 1958 and was active in setting up the first shop in Carnaby Street which was run by his sister, Pan Casson. With Victor Magrie, he co-founded the Harrow Studio Pottery training course in 1963, which was to train and influence many contemporary potters who aspired to run small-scale potteries. He had a pottery at Prestwood, Buckinghamshire, but in 1976 he moved to Wobage Farm in Herefordshire. With his wife, Sheila Casson, and Andrew McGarva, a new pottery was established, offering opportunities for emergent potters. Casson's work is based in the 'Leach Tradition' of thrown stoneware functional pottery and he developed a style which included incised and resist decoration. Both in good condition. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .