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Pottery => British & Irish => Topic started by: MMorris on February 12, 2009, 10:20:41 PM

Title: Robert Fournier bowl? - ID = Ruthanne Tudball
Post by: MMorris on February 12, 2009, 10:20:41 PM

Nice......  :)just found this in a local charity shop today (50p). A lovely little bowl by Robert Fournier. Can't seem to find much of his work for sale but his obituary in the independent was very interesting...... :-\

Best Wishes Mark

Title: Re: Robert Fournier bowl
Post by: Anne on February 13, 2009, 02:03:28 AM

What an interesting shape Mark and a bargain at that price too!  :clap:

I'm adding the obituary links here in case anyone else wants to read them too:
The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/robert-fournier-inventive-ceramist-whose-pebble-pots-were-based-on-natural-forms-794432.html) & The Times (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article3627341.ece)

Title: Re: Robert Fournier bowl
Post by: MMorris on February 13, 2009, 08:37:52 AM

Thanks Anne

Best Wishes
Mark

Title: Re: Robert Fournier bowl
Post by: Lustrousstone on February 13, 2009, 03:19:26 PM

Haven't we had that mark on here before?

Title: Re: Robert Fournier bowl
Post by: antiquerose123 on February 13, 2009, 04:56:18 PM

Yea - I thought I remember something similar - or was it just me...  :-\

Title: Re: Robert Fournier bowl
Post by: Martyn on February 13, 2009, 05:04:46 PM

Its by Ruthanne Tudball....

Title: Re: Robert Fournier bowl
Post by: MMorris on February 13, 2009, 11:22:28 PM

Thanks Martyn,

I came up with Robert Fournier as it looked like his mark but I stand corrected. Baa! I thought it was too good to be true  :boohoo: (I'll keep my mouth shut in future until I know if what I am saying is right.

Regards Mark

Title: Re: Robert Fournier bowl
Post by: Martyn on February 14, 2009, 01:07:03 PM

Her work is highly regarded, you've still got a bargain, a good investment and a nice bowl.

http://www.ruthannetudball.com/

Title: Re: Robert Fournier bowl
Post by: MMorris on February 14, 2009, 04:25:43 PM

Thanks Martyn - I'm afraid I have a gulity secret though. Ive decided to sell it with some other studio pottery as my house is becoming taken over by pottery and I need to do some pruning ( Is this common once you get interested in pottery?) Also, I'm not sure how yourself/others feel about selling pots you have found. Have I broken any unspoken forum rules   :o?
 :x-fingers: :bad:
Regards
Mark

Title: Re: Robert Fournier bowl
Post by: Lustrousstone on February 14, 2009, 04:51:04 PM

Don't feel guilty, some of us buy some things to sell and others to keep. All collections need pruning occasionally; sometimes you run out of room, other times your tastes change.

There are no unspoken rules

Title: Re: Robert Fournier bowl
Post by: MMorris on February 14, 2009, 04:59:43 PM

Phew thanks -  :good:

Title: Re: Robert Fournier bowl
Post by: Anne on February 14, 2009, 09:09:19 PM

Indeed, and you can post or link to any online sales through our Sales and Swaps forum here: http://www.yobunny.com/pottery/index.php?board=10.0 8)

Title: Re: Robert Fournier bowl
Post by: MMorris on February 14, 2009, 11:41:50 PM

Thanks Anne - I might try that when I'm feeling brave. (I'm not much of a computer whizz & my 13 year old son has to help me most times)

Best Wishes Mark

Title: Re: Robert Fournier bowl
Post by: antiquerose123 on February 15, 2009, 04:42:12 AM

Quote from: MMorris on February 14, 2009, 11:41:50 PM

Thanks Anne - I might try that when I'm feeling brave. (I'm not much of a computer whizz & my 13 year old son has to help me most times)

Best Wishes Mark

Sounds familiar, but I am getting better  :comp: This board will help you WITH anything.  Most accommodating, friendliness  board I have seen.  I could not post a pix, or url shortening code, and now look at me  ;D Thanks to all their help here.  Feel brave, and if not -- just ask....  :kissy: