Leach project to get cash boost

A bid to restore the studio of Bernard Leach, one of St Ives' greatest artists, is to receive a high profile boost.London auction house Bonhams is to hold a charity sale to raise money for the Leach Pottery Restoration Project.

Lady Carol Holland, who chairs the project, said that the charity auction will present pieces by more than 100 studio potters and ceramic artists who have donated work to support the fund.

A special edition of the catalogue will be produced with all proceeds going to the restoration project.

Bonhams Head of Contemporary Ceramics Marijke Jones, who has worked to bring together the works for auction, said it would be a unique event. "This will be an opportunity to buy some outstanding work in support of a vital project to protect and maintain a key part of Britain's ceramic history, the studio of Bernard Leach, which has undisputedly shaped the field and may now continue to do so." ...more>