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Painter, b. 1955 -

Mark Hewitt (born 1955) is an English studio potter living in the small town of Pittsboro, North Carolina outside of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In 2015 he received a United States Artist Fellowship, for contributions to the creative landscape and arts ecosystems of the country. He was a finalist for the 2015 Balvenie Rare Craft Fellowship Award, for contributions to the maintenance and revival of traditional or rare craft techniques. In 2014 he was awarded a Voulkos Fellowship at the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts in Helena, Montana, for outstanding contributions to the ceramic arts.

He is known for his functional pottery and especially for his large scale wood-fired, salt-glazed ceramic pots, known as "monster pots." His work is influenced by Asian pottery, African pottery, North Carolina pottery, and especially the English pottery of Bernard Leach. Hewitt was taught by Leach's first student, Michael Cardew.

Hewitt was born in England in 1955 not far from the Spode china factory in Stoke-on-Trent. His father and grandfather were both managers at Spode, so he grew up with that ceramics tradition. While at Bristol University in 1975, however, Hewitt was attracted to the very different English studio pottery tradition when a friend loaned him a copy of Leach's seminal work, "A Potter's Book". Thereafter, he sought out opportunities to learn studio pottery, becoming Cardew's apprentice at the Wenford Bridge Pottery in Cornwall.

Hewitt's decision ultimately to settle in North Carolina has influenced his work profoundly, as have his travels to Africa and Southeast Asia. The North Carolina influence can be seen, for instance, in his use of alkaline glazes, runs of glass, and use of contrasting colors of clay. At the same time, his English roots may be seen in his close control of the potter's wheel, his crisp lines, and in the North Devon-style handles of many of his pots.

Hewitt makes a complete line of functional ceramic pots, and much of his work is intended for everyday use. He also makes large-scale vessels of a more sculptural vein, such as his grave markers. His work can be found in the permanent collection of several American museums. He was also the co-curator, with Nancy Sweezy, of "The Potter's Eye: Art and Tradition in North Carolina Pottery," at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina (October 2005 – March 2006). In 2017 he edited the book "Great Pots from the Traditions of North & South Carolina", published by the North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove, North Carolina. He was President of the Board of the North Carolina Pottery Center from 2013 - 2017.

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    • Mark Hewittsold
      Sep. 14, 2023

      Mark Hewitt

      Est: $200 - $400

      (Pittsboro, North Carolina/English, born 1955) vase with flared neck with organically shaped decoration, glazed ceramic, base stamped with circular WMH logo and "71", 15-1/4 x 8-1/8 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina

      Brunk Auctions
    • Mark Hewittsold
      Sep. 14, 2023

      Mark Hewitt

      Est: $200 - $400

      (Pittsboro, North Carolina/English, born 1955) round jar with lid and two split loop handles, glazed ceramic, base marked with circular WMH logo and possible "C", 12 x 8-3/8 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina

      Brunk Auctions
    • Mark Hewittsold
      Sep. 14, 2023

      Mark Hewitt

      Est: $500 - $1,000

      (Pittsboro, North Carolina/English, born 1955) large umbrella stand or floor vase, yellow glaze with geometric impressions, ceramic, stamped on rim with circular WMH logo, 29 x 14-1/2 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina

      Brunk Auctions
    • Mark Hewitt Hand Thrown Lidded Stoneware Pitchersold
      Sep. 02, 2023

      Mark Hewitt Hand Thrown Lidded Stoneware Pitcher

      Est: $200 - $400

      A Mark Hewitt (American, b. 1955) hand thrown wood fired lidded stoneware pitcher having a striped pattern. Stamped 'MWH' on underside.

      Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
    • MARK HEWITT, LARGE MANGANESE POTTERY SCULPTUREsold
      Aug. 25, 2023

      MARK HEWITT, LARGE MANGANESE POTTERY SCULPTURE

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      Mark Hewitt (English/North Carolina b. 1955), undated stoneware, large black manganese glazed modern Southern studio pottery sculpture having a tapering form on a spreading foot, with av incised signature to the interior. Approximate measurements: h. 28", dia. 11. 25".

      Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
    • MARK HEWITT MANGANESE & SALT GLAZE POTTERY VESSELsold
      Aug. 25, 2023

      MARK HEWITT MANGANESE & SALT GLAZE POTTERY VESSEL

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      Mark Hewitt (English/North Carolina b. 1955), untitled, undated, stoneware, large modern Southern studio pottery vase having a black manganese glaze with circular salt glazed discs and applied elements, artist's stamp and "87" to the lip. Approximate measurements: h. 21. 5", dia. 11".

      Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
    • MARK HEWITT, LARGE BROWN SALT GLAZED POTTERY VASEsold
      Aug. 25, 2023

      MARK HEWITT, LARGE BROWN SALT GLAZED POTTERY VASE

      Est: $700 - $900

      Mark Hewitt (English/North Carolina b. 1955), 1993, large modern stoneware Southern studio pottery vase with brown salt glaze and applied discs, having an incised signature and dated "93" to the underside. Approximate measurements: h. 28", dia. 9. 5".

      Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
    • MARK HEWITT LARGE BROWN/BLUE SALT GLAZED SCULPTUREsold
      Aug. 25, 2023

      MARK HEWITT LARGE BROWN/BLUE SALT GLAZED SCULPTURE

      Est: $3,000 - $5,000

      Mark Hewitt (English/North Carolina b. 1955), undated, stoneware, large modern Southern studio art pottery bell form sculpture having a brown/blue salt glaze, and a stamped mark to base with "F" apprentice stamp. Approximate measurements: h. 59".

      Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
    • LARGE MARK HEWITT ART POTTERY GLAZED OUTDOOR URNsold
      Aug. 25, 2023

      LARGE MARK HEWITT ART POTTERY GLAZED OUTDOOR URN

      Est: $5,000 - $7,000

      Mark Hewitt (English/North Carolina b. 1955), large modern Southern studio art pottery urn form outdoor sculpture having a black manganese glaze with circular salt glazed discs and applied elements, artist's stamp and "S7" to the foot of the vase. Approximate measurements: h. 42. 25"

      Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
    • Mark Hewitt Pottery Vasesold
      Jul. 13, 2023

      Mark Hewitt Pottery Vase

      Est: $100 - $200

      (Pittsboro, North Carolina, 20th century, English b. 1955) salt glaze and alkaline glazed tapered ovoid form vase, various circular decoration on portions of the body, circular kaolin slip pattern decoration on shoulder of vase, tooled rim and foot, impressed "88" and makers mark on base, 7-3/4 in. Provenance: Private Collection

      Brunk Auctions
    • Mark Hewitt Floor Vasesold
      Jul. 13, 2023

      Mark Hewitt Floor Vase

      Est: $300 - $600

      (Pittsboro, North Carolina, 20th century, English b. 1955) rare textured black manganese glaze over tapered ovoid form, inset square pattern at shoulder with blue and brown glass runs, six applied white clay decorations with runs around upper shoulder, impressed ruffle band at neck, large rounded rim with impressed makers stamp, 22-1/2 in. tall Provenance: W.M. Hewitt Pottery, Pittsboro, North Carolina; Estate of Katharine Lee Reid, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

      Brunk Auctions
    • Mark Hewitt Lidded Vesselsold
      Jul. 13, 2023

      Mark Hewitt Lidded Vessel

      Est: $100 - $300

      (Pittsboro, North Carolina, 20th century, English b. 1955) runny alkaline glaze over tapered ovoid form and lid, impressed triangle decoration with bluish glass runs down from opposing sides of jar and lid, kaolin and iron slip applied pattern decoration to other opposing sides of jar and continuing up on to lid, tooled pointed finial, impressed "70" on base with makers stamp, 14-3/4 in. Provenance: W.M. Hewitt Pottery, Pittsboro, North Carolina; Estate of Katharine Lee Reid, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

      Brunk Auctions
    • Large Mark Hewitt Center Bowl and Chargersold
      Jul. 13, 2023

      Large Mark Hewitt Center Bowl and Charger

      Est: $200 - $400

      (Pittsboro, North Carolina, 20th century, English b. 1955) salt glazed center bowl, kaolin slip glazed interior with blue zig zags and black spots, applied strap handles under rounded lip, "WMH" stamp on base, 6-1/2 x 19-3/4 in.; salt glaze charger, olive glazed interior with kaolin and iron slip line and circular decoration, impressed "75" and makers stamp on base, 3-1/2 x 19 in. Provenance: W.M. Hewitt Pottery, Pittsboro, North Carolina; Estate of Katharine Lee Reid, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

      Brunk Auctions
    • Three Mark Hewitt Potssold
      Jul. 13, 2023

      Three Mark Hewitt Pots

      Est: $100 - $300

      (Pittsboro, North Carolina/English, B. 1955), salt glazed with iron slip decoration, bases marked "WMH" and numbered, one with two handles, one with three handles, largest, 7-1/4 x 5 in. Provenance: Estate of Katharine Lee Reid, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

      Brunk Auctions
    • Four Mark Hewitt Vasessold
      Jul. 13, 2023

      Four Mark Hewitt Vases

      Est: $200 - $400

      (Pittsboro, North Carolina/English, B. 1955), salt glazed, various shapes and sizes, with slip decorations in iron, geometric impressions, kaolin, and glass melts, bases marked with circular WMH logo and numbered, largest, 15 x 6-3/4 in. Provenance: W.M. Hewitt Pottery, Pittsboro, North Carolina; Estate of Katharine Lee Reid, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

      Brunk Auctions
    • Group of Six Mark Hewitt Cupssold
      Jul. 13, 2023

      Group of Six Mark Hewitt Cups

      Est: $100 - $300

      (Pittsboro, North Carolina/English, B. 1955), with slip decorations in iron, geometric impressions, and kaolin, bases marked with circular WMH logo and numbered, one marked "AK/87/WMH", largest, 5 x 3-1/8 in. Provenance: W.M. Hewitt Pottery, Pittsboro, North Carolina; Estate of Katharine Lee Reid, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

      Brunk Auctions
    • Group of Three Small Mark Hewitt Bulbous Vases and One Pitchersold
      Jul. 13, 2023

      Group of Three Small Mark Hewitt Bulbous Vases and One Pitcher

      Est: $100 - $300

      (Pittsboro, North Carolina/English, B. 1955), with slip decorations in iron, geometric impressions, and kaolin, some salt glazed, most bases marked "WMH" and lettered, one marked with circular WMH logo, largest, 5-5/8 x 4-1/4 in. Provenance: W.M. Hewitt Pottery, Pittsboro, North Carolina; Estate of Katharine Lee Reid, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

      Brunk Auctions
    • Mark Hewitt N.C. Art Pottery Covered Jarsold
      May. 13, 2023

      Mark Hewitt N.C. Art Pottery Covered Jar

      Est: $100 - $10,000

      Late 20th Century; Original, 7” height, 8.5” width, original lid, marked with WMH chop mark, has control drip design, appears to be complete and all original, please view photos. Provenance: Raleigh Jacob N.C. Collection

      Mebane Antique Auction
    • Mark Hewitt N.C. Art Pottery Floor Vasesold
      Mar. 25, 2023

      Mark Hewitt N.C. Art Pottery Floor Vase

      Est: $100 - $10,000

      Late 20th Century; Original, 20.25" height, top 11.5” diameter, important monumental art pottery floor vase with controlled dips over salt glaze body, upper neck has impressed triangles, bottom is unmarked. After close inspection, each tip of triangle has cobalt blue glass glaze. Top rim has impressed stamp of makers mark. Overall condition is excellent and original, please view photos. Provenance: Candler Estate Collection Chapel Hill N.C.

      Mebane Antique Auction
    • Mark Hewitt N.C. Pottery Pitchersold
      Feb. 11, 2023

      Mark Hewitt N.C. Pottery Pitcher

      Est: $10 - $10,000

      Late 20th Century; Original, 11.5" height, one handle pitcher with incised sine wave at upper shoulder, bottom is stamped WMH, overall condition is excellent and original, please view photos. Provenance: Estate of Edward Briggs Oxford N.C.

      Mebane Antique Auction
    • MARK HEWITT ART POTTERY ICED TEA OR LEMONADE SETsold
      Dec. 30, 2022

      MARK HEWITT ART POTTERY ICED TEA OR LEMONADE SET

      Est: $100 - $200

      MARK HEWITT ART POTTERY ICED TEA OR LEMONADE SET four tall glasses and one pitcher, thinly, skillfully potted, handmade, woodfired. Hewitt is known widely especially in Seagrove and Pittsboro NC area for his salt, wood fire kiln. Father was a Director of Spode of Stoke on Trent. 8" X 12" Shipping: Shipping and handling in the continental US will cost $44.31 - $81.16, depending on your location. Local pickup is always free! Please schedule on our website! Image Text Image 1: Image 2: Image 3: Image 4: Image 5: Image 6: Image 7: Image 8: Photographs are considered part of the description and condition and supersede all written descriptions. Converse does not authenticate or guarantee authenticity. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or by telephone. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Converse Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Online bidding for this auction is on Bidsquare, Invaluable, LiveAuctioneers, HiBid and ConverseAuctions. Please note that Converse Auctions is using multiple online bidding platforms for this auction, as well as offering phone, in-house absentee, and live bidding. When watching the auction online live, please understand that 'floor' or 'competitive' bid simply means a bid taken from outside of the platform the bidder is currently on. Please also note that notifications of 'high bid' only pertain to the platform you are on and do not take into account live, absentee, phone, or other online bids. In the event of a tie in bids submitted, the bids will be accepted in the order they were placed. If a customer has placed a maximum higher than your bid, they will be the winning bidder. In this instance you will be told you are losing the lot while the auction is in progress and have the opportunity to place a higher bid. Other customers’ maximum bids will never be disclosed to you.

      Converse Auctions
    • MARK HEWITT LIDDED URNsold
      Oct. 08, 2022

      MARK HEWITT LIDDED URN

      Est: $200 - $400

      salt glazed pottery urn by Mark Hewitt 11"H

      Ledbetter Auctions
    • MARK HEWITT POTTERY PITCHERsold
      Oct. 08, 2022

      MARK HEWITT POTTERY PITCHER

      Est: $200 - $400

      salt glaze pottery, signed 10"H

      Ledbetter Auctions
    • Pair of Mark Hewitt Lunch Platessold
      Sep. 15, 2022

      Pair of Mark Hewitt Lunch Plates

      Est: $100 - $300

      (Pittsboro, North Carolina/English b. 1955), two cream glazed, with brown slip decoration in organic design, bases marked "[circular WMH logo]/Jay" and numbered, 10 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Cashiers, North Carolina

      Brunk Auctions
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