a studio pottery small vase by humfrey wakefield. the sailor image was known

the sailor image was known as 'hero' because of the name on his hat band

dating from 1890-1910

art teacher

martins school of art taught by anthony caro and elisabeth frink who modelled his head in plaster

brass dishes were often designed with images of efik deities

a studio pottery small vase by humfrey wakefield. the sailor image was knowna studio pottery small vase by humfrey wakefield. sized and shaped to hold a single flower and designed to highlight the boldness of a single stem. life size 128mm wide x 135mm long x 35mm high humfrey trained as a pilot during ww2. after the cessation of hostilities he attended oxford university to study classical history and philosophy, including archaeology and greek pottery. he met and married his wife helena in 1956. he was fascinated by the way