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b. 1960 -

Known primarily for his work in ceramics, Grayson Perry is a British artist whose pieces often incorporate an autobiographical slant featuring his alter ego, Claire. As an open transvestite, Perry rejects the ideas of rigid masculinity, an opinion chronicled in his book, The Descent of Man. In addition to his pottery, Grayson Perry creates prints that are colorful abstracts, many of them including fantastical maps or portraits from his Snapshots of Julie series.

Grayson Perry's artwork has led him to a secondary career as an author of several books and a frequent lecturer, both in person and on the BBC. His main medium, pottery, is often subversive and unexpected, as Grayson Perry's ceramics use traditional vessels and forms combined with complex techniques and adornments. Invaluable has many other unique ceramic and pottery pieces for sale, and a wide variety of styles can be found at auction.

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  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) Red Alan Manifesto screenprint on fabric 33 x 32cm.
    Jun. 18, 2025

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Red Alan Manifesto screenprint on fabric 33 x 32cm.

    Est: £80 - £120

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Red Alan Manifesto screenprint on fabric 33 x 32cm.

    Mallams
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) Forest Spirit Alan Planter
    May. 21, 2025

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Forest Spirit Alan Planter

    Est: £300 - £500

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Forest Spirit Alan Planter Ceramic multiple, 2022, from the open edition, published by the Midlands Art Centre, overall 360x 180 x 200mm (14 1/4 x 7x 7 7/8in ) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) Map of Days (Set of Four)
    May. 21, 2025

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Map of Days (Set of Four)

    Est: £400 - £600

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Map of Days (Set of Four) Four glazed porcelain plates, 2019, published by The National Portrait Gallery, London, on occasion of the artist’s exhibition, each diameter 210mm (8 1/4in) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) Piggy Bank
    May. 21, 2025

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Piggy Bank

    Est: £500 - £700

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Piggy Bank The painted and glazed ceramic multiple, 2017, published by the Serpentine Gallery, London, within the original grey cardboard box, overall 260 x 130 x 130mm (10 1/4 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8in) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) 100% Art
    May. 21, 2025

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) 100% Art

    Est: £100 - £150

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) 100% Art Glazed porcelain plate, 2020, from the edition of unknown size, published by the Holburne Museum, Bath, diameter 210mm (8 1/4in) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) Kate Board
    May. 21, 2025

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Kate Board

    Est: £300 - £500

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Kate Board Offset lithograph and screenprint in colours on wooden skateboard deck, 2017, from the edition of 999, co-published by the artist and The Skateroom, Brussels, overall size 800 x 200 x 10mm (31 1/2 x 7 7/8 x 3/8in) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) Red Carpet Scarf, 2017
    May. 21, 2025

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Red Carpet Scarf, 2017

    Est: £200 - £300

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Red Carpet Scarf, 2017 Hand rolled silk scarf in colours, 2017, published by Kit Grover Retail Culture, London, overall 900 x 900mm (35 1/2 x 35 1/2in) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) Comfort Blanket
    May. 21, 2025

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Comfort Blanket

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Comfort Blanket Digital print on blanket, 2014, with the artist's woven monogram on a label verso, from the edition of circa 50, printed by Kit Grover Retail Culture, London, published by the National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, printed to the edges, overall 1720 x 1350mm (67 3/4 x 53in) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Grayson Perry: My Pretty Little Art Career (with slip case)
    May. 15, 2025

    Grayson Perry: My Pretty Little Art Career (with slip case)

    Est: $50 - $70

    Grayson Perry: My Pretty Little Art Career (with slip case)

    Lawsons
  • Sir Grayson Perry RA (b.1960)
    Apr. 15, 2025

    Sir Grayson Perry RA (b.1960)

    Est: £100 - £200

    Sir Grayson Perry RA (b.1960) 'Lion Queen', 2022 a glazed fine china plate based on the 'Lion Queen Charger' that Perry created for the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, produced for 'Grayson's Art Club: The Exhibition' held at the Midlands Art Centre, Birmingham 21.5cm diameter Condition Report: In good condition.

    Sworders
  • Sir Grayson Perry RA (b.1960)
    Apr. 15, 2025

    Sir Grayson Perry RA (b.1960)

    Est: £100 - £200

    Sir Grayson Perry RA (b.1960) 'Julie in Front of the Taj Mahal' a porcelain plate with gold lustre, with the artist's logo printed on base, produced by Living Architecture 20cm diameter Condition Report: On very close inspection there is a very faint superficial 4mm scratch to the gold at the top of the head. Presents very well overall and in otherwise good condition.

    Sworders
  • Sir Grayson Perry RA (b.1960)
    Apr. 15, 2025

    Sir Grayson Perry RA (b.1960)

    Est: £100 - £200

    Sir Grayson Perry RA (b.1960) 'Julie as Mother of Two' a porcelain plate with gold lustre, with the artist's logo printed on base, produced by Living Architecture 20cm diameter Condition Report: Light scratches to the gold lustre across the chest of the figure. Faint dirty marks to the lower half of the figure.

    Sworders
  • Sir Grayson Perry RA (b.1960)
    Apr. 15, 2025

    Sir Grayson Perry RA (b.1960)

    Est: £600 - £800

    Sir Grayson Perry RA (b.1960) 'Piggy Bank', 2017 glazed ceramic with rubber stopper with the artist's logo on the underside, contained in the original Serpentine Galleries box 10cm wide 20.5cm deep 9cm high Condition Report: In good condition.

    Sworders
  • § SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E., R.A. (BRITISH 1960-)
    Apr. 02, 2025

    § SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E., R.A. (BRITISH 1960-)

    Est: £300 - £500

    SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E., R.A. (BRITISH 1960-) '100% ART' PLATE - 2022 Ceramic plate, with artist's monogram and gallery logo printed to base, developed for the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich, in collaboration with Kit Grover, to accompany the exhibition ‘Grayson Perry: The Pre-Therapy Years,’ September 2021-January 2022 22cm (8.75in) diameter

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • § SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E., R.A. (BRITISH 1960-)
    Mar. 26, 2025

    § SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E., R.A. (BRITISH 1960-)

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E., R.A. (BRITISH 1960-) HOLD YOUR BELIEFS LIGHTLY (EMBROIDERY) - 2011 Computerised embroidery on cotton and silk, 69/250, numbered to Victoria Miro Gallery, London label verso, programming by Tony Taylor, published by Victoria Miro Gallery, London/Venice 27cm x 40cm (10.5in x 15.75in) Victoria Miro Gallery

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • GRAYSON PERRY, R.A. (B. 1960). Pot in the Style of Art. glazed earthenware,
    Mar. 20, 2025

    GRAYSON PERRY, R.A. (B. 1960). Pot in the Style of Art. glazed earthenware,

    Est: £30,000 - £50,000

    GRAYSON PERRY, R.A. (B. 1960). Pot in the Style of Art. glazed earthenware, unique14 ¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high.

    Christie's
  • Grayson Perry (British 1960-), 'Magical Thinking', 2024
    Mar. 19, 2025

    Grayson Perry (British 1960-), 'Magical Thinking', 2024

    Est: £600 - £800

    Grayson Perry (British 1960-), 'Magical Thinking', 2024, silkscreen in colours on 410gsm Somerset paper, signed and numbered from an edition of 1163 in which ink, published by Avant Arte; 83.5 x 70cm inc frame ARR

    Tate Ward Auctions
  • Grayson Perry (British 1960-)', 'Piggy Bank', 2021
    Mar. 19, 2025

    Grayson Perry (British 1960-)', 'Piggy Bank', 2021

    Est: £400 - £600

    Grayson Perry (British 1960-)', 'Piggy Bank', 2021, painted and glazed ceramic multiple, bearing the artists mark to the underside, published by Serpentine Gallery, , with original presentation box; 26 x 13 x 13cm ARR

    Tate Ward Auctions
  • Perry Grayson - Untitled (ca. 1992)
    Mar. 01, 2025

    Perry Grayson - Untitled (ca. 1992)

    Est: €11,000 - €15,000

    Sculpture - Vase - Ceramic - Painted and glazed - With stamp "W" and anchor - With documentation

    De Vuyst
  • Sir Grayson Perry CBE, RA (1960-), Red Alan Manifesto,
    Feb. 27, 2025

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE, RA (1960-), Red Alan Manifesto,

    Est: £100 - £150

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE, RA (1960-), Red Alan Manifesto, digital print on cotton napkin, from an unnumbered edition 32 x 32cm

    Cheffins
  • GRAYSON PERRY (B. 1960). Selfie with Political Causes. Overall: 80 ¼ x 119
    Feb. 26, 2025

    GRAYSON PERRY (B. 1960). Selfie with Political Causes. Overall: 80 ¼ x 119

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    GRAYSON PERRY (B. 1960). Selfie with Political Causes. Overall: 80 ¼ x 119 in. (2038 x 3023 mm.).

    Christie's
  • SIR GRAYSON PERRY RA (b.1960); a porcelain plate, '100% Art', made in association with The Holburne Museum, diameter 22cm.
    Feb. 22, 2025

    SIR GRAYSON PERRY RA (b.1960); a porcelain plate, '100% Art', made in association with The Holburne Museum, diameter 22cm.

    Est: £120 - £180

    SIR GRAYSON PERRY RA (b.1960); a porcelain plate, '100% Art', made in association with The Holburne Museum, diameter 22cm.

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers
  • Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, 100% Art plate, 2020
    Feb. 19, 2025

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, 100% Art plate, 2020

    Est: £400 - £600

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, British b.1960-  100% Art plate, 2020; four porcelain plates, each designed for the Holbourne Museum in collaboration with Kit Grover, each diameter: 21 cm,  (ARR) (4)

    Roseberys
  • Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA,  Chris Whitty's Cat (Pendant), 2020 
    Feb. 19, 2025

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA,  Chris Whitty's Cat (Pendant), 2020 

    Est: £700 - £1,000

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA,  British b.1960-  Chris Whitty's Cat (Pendant), 2020;  oxidised cast silver,  signed and numbered 13/500 to slip,  published by Manchester Art Gallery,  contained within original presentation box,  dimensions: 4.5 x 4.2 x 2 cm,  (ARR) 

    Roseberys
  • Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA,  A British Citizen, 2023 
    Feb. 19, 2025

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA,  A British Citizen, 2023 

    Est: £1,500 - £2,000

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA,  British b.1960-  A British Citizen, 2023;  comfort blanket in colours,  edition of circa 50,  produced with the National Galleries of Scotland,  approx. dimensions: 180 x 140 cm,  (ARR) 

    Roseberys
  • § GRAYSON PERRY CBE RA (BRITISH B.1960)
    Feb. 12, 2025

    § GRAYSON PERRY CBE RA (BRITISH B.1960)

    Est: £600 - £800

    GRAYSON PERRY CBE RA (BRITISH B.1960) Piggy Bank 2021 with artists monogram to underside glazed ceramic multiple with rubber stop published by Serpentine Gallery, London contained within original grey presentation box 21cm long ARR

    Chiswick Auctions
  • § SIR GRAYSON PERRY CBE RA (BRITISH B.1960)
    Feb. 12, 2025

    § SIR GRAYSON PERRY CBE RA (BRITISH B.1960)

    Est: £600 - £800

    SIR GRAYSON PERRY CBE RA (BRITISH B.1960) Chris Whitty's Cat 2020 signed and numbered 20/500 to slip pendant on chain published by Manchester Art Gallery contained within original presentation box 3.5 x 4.2 x 2cm ARR

    Chiswick Auctions
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) Piggy Bank
    Feb. 05, 2025

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Piggy Bank

    Est: £600 - £800

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Piggy Bank The painted and glazed ceramic multiple, 2017, with the artist's logo on the underside, from the edition of an unknown size, published by the Serpentine Gallery, London, within the original grey cardboard box, overall 260 x 130 x 130mm (10 1/4 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8in) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) Chris Witty's Cat (Pendant)
    Feb. 05, 2025

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Chris Witty's Cat (Pendant)

    Est: £700 - £900

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Chris Witty's Cat (Pendant) Oxidised cast silver multiple, 2020, from the edition of 500, published by Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester, overall 42 x 42 x 20mm (1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 3/4in) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) Kate Board
    Feb. 05, 2025

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Kate Board

    Est: £500 - £700

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Kate Board Offset lithograph and screenprint in colours on wooden skateboard deck, 2017, from the edition of 999, co-published by the artist and The Skateroom, Brussels, overall size 800 x 200 x 10mm (31 1/2 x 7 7/8 x 3/8in) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) 100% Art
    Feb. 05, 2025

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) 100% Art

    Est: £150 - £250

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) 100% Art Glazed porcelain plate, 2020, from the edition of an unknown size, published by the Holburne Museum, Bath, diameter 210mm (8 1/4in) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • § SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E, R.A. (BRITISH 1960-) FOR SELFRIDGES & CO.
    Jan. 22, 2025

    § SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E, R.A. (BRITISH 1960-) FOR SELFRIDGES & CO.

    Est: £300 - £500

    SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E, R.A. (BRITISH 1960-) FOR SELFRIDGES & CO. ALAN MEASLES EVENING BAG, 2010 Embroidered cotton with embellishments, 124/300, numbered in black ink to label, with original Selfridges & Co. label, manufactured by Kit Grover 33cm x 24cm (13in x 9.5in) Private Collection, London. “I’ve never seen myself as a potter or as part of the crafts movement. I am a conceptual artist masquerading as a craftsman” Grayson Perry Controversial, creative and incredibly humorous, Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA Hon FRIBA (1960 -) has dominated media headlines for over 20 years since winning the Turner Prize in 2003. Delighting in the combination of opposites, Perry’s work creates an intriguing fusion between form and content by transforming classical objects with unexpected or explicit imagery. In this way Perry captivates his audience, simultaneously stimulating feelings of attraction and surprise.   “In life, as in art, I have been dusted with the perversion brush” Grayson Perry Alan Measles: teddy bear, alter ego and now cult object has become one of Perry’s most popular and enduring motifs. Featuring in works as diverse as Vote Alan Measles for God, Outsider Alan, and The Near Death and Enlightenment of Alan Measles, Alan’s persona is under constant re-invention. Alan is the sole focus of the handbag depicted on one side as happy and joyous in a pretty dress and bow reminiscent of Perry’s alter ego Claire. On the other side Alan is stripped back, naked and seemingly angry. Whilst Perry may be depicting his own personalities through the guise of his childhood toy, he is also offering the wearer the opportunity to do the same by displaying the side of the handbag which best represents them in that moment. It is perhaps people’s ability to relate and interact with Perry’s work in this way which makes it so enduringly popular. 

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • § SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E., R.A. (BRITISH B.1960)
    Jan. 22, 2025

    § SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E., R.A. (BRITISH B.1960)

    Est: £300 - £500

    SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E., R.A. (BRITISH B.1960) '100% ART' PLATE, 2020 Ceramic plate, developed for the Holburne Museum, in collaboration with Kit Grover, to celebrate the exhibition 'The Pre-Therapy Years' 21.75cm (8.5in) diameter

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • § SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E., R.A. (BRITISH B.1960)
    Jan. 22, 2025

    § SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E., R.A. (BRITISH B.1960)

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    SIR GRAYSON PERRY C.B.E., R.A. (BRITISH B.1960) CHRIS WHITTY'S CAT (PENDANT), 2020 Oxidised cast silver, 57/500, signed and numbered to accompanying card, published by Manchester Art Gallery 4.2cm x 4.2cm x 2cm (1.75in x 1.75in x 0.75in)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Grayson Perry (British 1960-), 'Gay Black Cats MC', 2017
    Dec. 11, 2024

    Grayson Perry (British 1960-), 'Gay Black Cats MC', 2017

    Est: £4,000 - £6,000

    Grayson Perry (British 1960-), 'Gay Black Cats MC', 2017, handmade cotton fabric and embroidery appliqué flag, signed and numbered from the edition of 150 in black ink to the accompanying certificate of authenticity, published by Serpentine Galleries; 97 x 148cm (framed) ARR

    Tate Ward Auctions
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) A Show for Normal People (Signed)
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) A Show for Normal People (Signed)

    Est: £100 - £150

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) A Show for Normal People (Signed) Offset lithograph printed in colours, 2021, signed and with drawing of Alan Measles in black ink, from the edition of unknown size, on wove paper, the full sheet printed to the edges, sheet 593 x 420mm (23 1/4 x 16 1/2in) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) Chris Witty's Cat (Pendant)
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Chris Witty's Cat (Pendant)

    Est: £700 - £900

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Chris Witty's Cat (Pendant) Oxidised cast silver multiple, 2020, from the edition of 500, published by Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester, overall 42 x 42 x 20mm (1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 3/4in) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) Piggy Bank
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Piggy Bank

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) Piggy Bank The painted and glazed ceramic multiple, 2017, with the artist's logo on the underside, from the edition of an unknown size, published by the Serpentine Gallery, London, within the original grey cardboard box, overall 260 x 130 x 130mm (10 1/4 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8in) (multiple) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Grayson Perry (b.1960) 100% Art
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) 100% Art

    Est: £100 - £150

    Grayson Perry (b.1960) 100% Art Glazed porcelain plate, 2020, from the edition of an unknown size, published by the Holburne Museum, Bath, diameter 210mm (8 1/4in) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • GRAYSON PERRY (BRITISH B. 1960)
    Nov. 27, 2024

    GRAYSON PERRY (BRITISH B. 1960)

    Est: €300 - €500

    100% Art. Framed Ceramic. By The Holburne Museum. PICTURES AND PRINTS Wednesday 27th November 2024 Approximate Time 17:18:44

    Sheppards
  • § GRAYSON PERRY (BRITISH, b.1960)
    Nov. 26, 2024

    § GRAYSON PERRY (BRITISH, b.1960)

    Est: £8,000 - £12,000

    § GRAYSON PERRY (BRITISH, b.1960) GRAYSON PERRY (BRITISH, b.1960) Return me to Essex from Where I Come titled and with the artist's Potter's Mark (on the underside) ceramic 26.5 x 30 x 20.5 cm. (10 7/16 by 11 13/16 by 8 1/16 in.) Executed in 1985 (unique) Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Exhibited London, Birch & Conran, Grayson Perry Ceramics, 1987, no.6 Bath, The Holburne Museum, Grayson Perry, The Pre-Therapy Years, 24 Jan-25 May 2001, pp.108-109 (ill.col.); this exhibition toured to York, York City Art Gallery, 19 Jun-20 Sep and Norwich, Sainsbury Centre, 18 Oct-31 Jan 2021

    Chiswick Auctions
  • § SIR GRAYSON PERRY (BRITISH, b,1960)
    Nov. 26, 2024

    § SIR GRAYSON PERRY (BRITISH, b,1960)

    Est: £10,000 - £15,000

    § SIR GRAYSON PERRY (BRITISH, b,1960) SIR GRAYSON PERRY (BRITISH, b.1960) Perversion/Apathy/Arrogance/Selfishness/Ego/Hypocrisy signed with the artist's initials, titled, and with the artist's Potter's Mark glazed earthenware 33.5 x 17.5 x 17.5 cm. (13 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.) Executed in 1987 (unique) Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Exhibited Bath, The Holburne Museum, Grayson Perry, The Pre-Therapy Years, 24 Jan-25 May 2001, pp.108-109 (ill.col.); this exhibition toured to York, York City Art Gallery, 19 Jun-20 Sep and Norwich, Sainsbury Centre 18 Oct-31 Jan 2021 Grayson Perry's recognition in both 2003 with the Turner Prize and in 2023, ten years later, with a Knighthood underscores his significant impact on the British art world. His multifaceted career spans ceramics, tapestry, and other forms of visual art, with his works often exploring themes of identity, gender, class, and social issues. Perry's distinctive style combines craftsmanship with deep personal and societal commentary, and his work frequently challenges established norms. Grayson Perry’s early ceramics such as the two present examples demonstrate the role in which Perry’s early ceramics have plaid in shaping both his distinctive style and artistic identity. Early on, Perry employed traditional ceramics techniques, including hand-building and slip casting. He decorated his works with intricate surface designs, drawing inspiration from historical ceramics, folk art, and the decorative traditions of cultures from around the world. His pots often featured detailed, narrative-rich imagery, often combined with text, that told stories about his life, experiences, and thoughts on society. The medium of his pots, in both examples are also vehicles in which Perry is able to questions many complex ideas. In Perversion/Apathy/Arrogance/Selfishness/Ego/Hypocrisy, Perry outlines themes which have become to characterise many subsequent works by the artist. His own alter Ego, Claire, has enabled Perry to explore with themes of selfishness and ego. The idea of ego—both inflated and fragile—is at the core of much of Perry’s work. This is too reflected in the medium of the pot, likewise with its fragile quality. Themes like perversion, apathy, arrogance, selfishness, ego, and hypocrisy are explored through both personal narratives and broader societal critique, and this is of course the given title for the work. These works reflect a deeper, more reflective message despite the medium of the decorative crafty ceramic. The work, a precursor to many future examples, challenges us to confront our own flaws—both as individuals and as a society. Similarly, Return Me to Essex from Where I Come, is an early, pivotal work that marks an important moment in the development of his artistic identity. The ceramic another example of Perry’s autobiographical exploration documents his place of birth, and confronts likewise issues of identity, gender and class. Namely, Essex being both the place of his childhood and a symbol of the working-class background that Perry both identifies with and feels distanced from. Essex, in British cultural imagination, is often associated with a specific working-class identity, and Perry was keenly aware of the class-based expectations and limitations that were placed on him growing up. Both pots in their decoration demonstrate a dense mix of personal imagery, social commentary, and narrative elements, all reflecting Perry’s internal landscape at the time. Like many of his early works, the piece serves as a form of self-portraiture, where the works themselves become vessels which portray the artist's emotions, identity, and experiences.

    Chiswick Auctions
  • Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, Recipe for Humanity, 2005
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, Recipe for Humanity, 2005

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, British b.1960- Recipe for Humanity, 2005; embroidery bound on a stretcher, signed on bottom edge in marker pen and numbered 118/250 (both to the reverse under the stretcher), sheet: 48.5 x 36.5 cm, (framed) (ARR) Provenance: Private UK Collection | Victoria Miro Gallery 2006, London

    Roseberys
  • Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, 100% Art plate, 2020
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, 100% Art plate, 2020

    Est: £600 - £800

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, British b.1960- 100% Art plate, 2020; four porcelain plates, each designed for the Holbourne Museum in collaboration with Kit Grover, each diameter: 21 cm, (ARR) (4)

    Roseberys
  • Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, 100% Art plate, 2020
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, 100% Art plate, 2020

    Est: £200 - £300

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, British b.1960- 100% Art plate, 2020; porcelain plates; each designed for the Holbourne Museum in collaboration with Kit Grover, each diameter: 21 cm, (ARR) (2)

    Roseberys
  • Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, Tea Towel (Depiction of Claire as a Soldier, 1987)
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, Tea Towel (Depiction of Claire as a Soldier, 1987)

    Est: £200 - £300

    Sir Grayson Perry CBE RA, British b.1960- Tea Towel (Depiction of Claire as a Soldier, 1987); print on Linen, edition of 400, designed for Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre, size: 70 x 48.5 cm, (unframed) (ARR) 

    Roseberys
  • Grayson Perry* (*1960 ), Piggy Bank. 2017
    Nov. 16, 2024

    Grayson Perry* (*1960 ), Piggy Bank. 2017

    Est: €600 - €1,000

    Ceramic, decoration in blue on a light background in cardboard 13 x 26 x 2.5 cm. Marked on the belly with anchor, crown and monogram W. From an edition of unknown quantity from the National Galleries Scotland.

    Kunst und Design Auktionshaus Schops Turowski
  • I Love the World
    Nov. 15, 2024

    I Love the World

    Est: £30,000 - £50,000

    Grayson Perry, R.A. b. 1960 I Love the World impressed with Artist's seal (to the underside) slip-decorated earthenware, incised and sprigged height: 45cm.; 17¾in. Executed circa the mid to late 1980s. We are grateful to the Artist's Studio for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.

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