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b. 1955 -

Julian Francis Stair OBE (born 1955 in Bristol) is an English potter, academic and writer. He makes groups of work using a variety of materials, from fine glazed porcelain to coarse engineering brick clays. His work ranges in scale from hand-sized cups and teapots to monumental jars at over 6 feet tall and weighing half a ton.

Stair has exhibited internationally over the last 30 years and has work in thirty public collections including the Victoria & Albert Museum, British Museum, American Museum of Art & Design, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Boymans Museum, Netherlands, Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art, Japan, Kolumba Museum, Cologne, Germany and Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, UK. In 2004 he was awarded the European Achievement Award by the World Crafts Council for the project Extended Inhumation, and received a Queen Elizabeth Scholarship to research the making of monumental ceramics at Wienerberger's brick factory in Sedgley.In 2008 the Art Fund purchased Monumental Jar V for Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima) and in 2014 purchased "Reliquary for a Common Man" for the Crafts Council. In 2017 Stair was the recipient of the bavarois State Prize in recognition of outstanding contribution to contemporary art and design.

Recent projects include the solo exhibitions: "Quotidian", the re-imagining of the historic 'Grand Service at Corvi-Mora Gallery, London and Quietus: The Vessel, Death and the Human Body which was commissioned by mima and supported by Arts Council England. This exhibition addressed the containment of the human body in death and featured a series of funerary works, from cinerary jars to life-size sarcophagi.

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    • Julian Stair, Tea set
      Feb. 22, 2024

      Julian Stair, Tea set

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      Julian Stair Tea set United Kingdom, 2001 porcelain, reed teapot: 8 h x 6 w x 4.5 d in (20 x 15 x 11 cm) tray: 1.75 h x 16 w x 3.5 d in (4 x 41 x 9 cm) each cup approximately: 2.375 h x 3 dia in (6 x 8 cm) Lot is comprised of a teapot, two cups, and a tray. Impressed artist's chop mark to each element 'JS'. Provenance: The Clay Studio, Philadelphia | Important Philadelphia Estate This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

      Rago Arts and Auction Center
    • Julian Stair (b.1955), Studio Pottery four cups on a ground, circa 2000s, Glazed porcelain cups,
      Dec. 07, 2022

      Julian Stair (b.1955), Studio Pottery four cups on a ground, circa 2000s, Glazed porcelain cups,

      Est: £800 - £1,200

      Julian Stair (b.1955), Studio Pottery four cups on a ground, circa 2000s, Glazed porcelain cups, plaster stand, Each impressed 'JS' mark, Cups 7cm, 7.1cm (x2), and 7.4cm. Stand 80cm x 9cm x h6.2cm. (ARR) Please refer to department for condition report

      Roseberys
    • Cup on Ground
      Nov. 10, 2022

      Cup on Ground

      Est: £500 - £800

      Julian Stair b. 1955 Cup on Ground each impressed with the Artist's seal porcelain, with transparent glaze; stoneware height (overall): 11.5cm.; 4¾in.; diameter (overall):12.5cm.; 5in. height (cup): 6.5cm.; 2½in.; diameter (cup): 8cm.; 3¼in. (2) Bid on Sotheby's

      Sotheby's
    • JULIAN STAIR (B. 1955) Three Teabowls on a Ground JULIAN STAIR (B. 1955) /Three Teabowls on a Ground
      Oct. 20, 2022

      JULIAN STAIR (B. 1955) Three Teabowls on a Ground JULIAN STAIR (B. 1955) /Three Teabowls on a Ground

      Est: £1,200 - £1,800

      JULIAN STAIR (B. 1955) Three Teabowls on a Ground JULIAN STAIR (B. 1955) /Three Teabowls on a Ground/ impressed with artist's seal mark 'JS' (on the underside of each element) porcelain Diameter: 8 1/2 in. (21.5 cm.) (4)

      Christie's
    • § JULIAN STAIR (BRITISH B.1955-) PAIR OF COFFEE CUPS
      Apr. 30, 2021

      § JULIAN STAIR (BRITISH B.1955-) PAIR OF COFFEE CUPS

      Est: £300 - £500

      the saucer's impressed artist's seal (Dimensions: the saucers 14.5cm diameter (5.75in wide)) (Qty: 2) (the saucers 14.5cm diameter (5.75in wide)) Qty: (2)

      Lyon & Turnbull
    • Julian Stair (British 1955-), an earthenware vase c.1985, impressed seal to base An earthenware va
      Apr. 27, 2021

      Julian Stair (British 1955-), an earthenware vase c.1985, impressed seal to base An earthenware va

      Est: £300 - £500

      Julian Stair (British 1955-), an earthenware vase c.1985, impressed seal to base An earthenware vase glazed in black and cream to the exterior with diagonal black decoration to the cream section 21.5cm high (ARR) There are a few small scuffs to the body otherwise no chips, cracks or restoration

      Roseberys
    • § Julian Stair (British b.1955-) Set of Six Demitasse Cups and Saucers, c.1992
      Oct. 23, 2020

      § Julian Stair (British b.1955-) Set of Six Demitasse Cups and Saucers, c.1992

      Est: £400 - £700

      § Julian Stair (British b.1955-) Set of Six Demitasse Cups and Saucers, c.1992 each impressed maker's mark, sgraffito decoration in blue through a white glaze (each cup 7cm high (2.75in high), saucer 14.5cm diameter (5.7in diameter)) Qty: (6) Footnote: Provenance: In 1992 Julian Stair displayed some black and white sgraffito demitasse cups and saucers at the Crafts Council. On seeing these, the current vendor approached him and commissioned a set of six but in reverse colours. He accepted the commission and on completion informed the owner that the process in reverse had been so difficult that he only made two sets, one for them and another for himself. It is believed that the original set is still in the collection of the Craft Council. The demitasse were typical of his work of the period with an emphasis on achieving a balance between form and surface decoration. They were also representative of his philosophical and practical commitment to pottery and the significance of function.

      Lyon & Turnbull
    • [§] JULIAN STAIR (BRITISH, B.1955) EIGHT CUPS AND BEAKERS ON A GROUND the ground 70.5cm across, 7cm high, 9.5cm deep (27.75in across...
      Mar. 27, 2019

      [§] JULIAN STAIR (BRITISH, B.1955) EIGHT CUPS AND BEAKERS ON A GROUND the ground 70.5cm across, 7cm high, 9.5cm deep (27.75in across...

      Est: £3,000 - £5,000

      [§] JULIAN STAIR (BRITISH, B.1955) EIGHT CUPS AND BEAKERS ON A GROUND impressed artist's mark, thrown coloured porcelain cups and beakers on a light grey ground the ground 70.5cm across, 7cm high, 9.5cm deep (27.75in across, 2.75in, 3.75in deep)

      Lyon & Turnbull
    • A JULIAN STAIR STYLE POTTERY VASE, cut with stylised foliage. 18 cm high.
      Nov. 01, 2018

      A JULIAN STAIR STYLE POTTERY VASE, cut with stylised foliage. 18 cm high.

      Est: £30 - £50

      A JULIAN STAIR STYLE POTTERY VASE, cut with stylised foliage. 18 cm high.

      Hannam's Auctioneers
    • Julian Stair (British, b.1955) Bowl inlaid concen
      Dec. 10, 2014

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955) Bowl inlaid concen

      Est: £150 - £250

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955) Bowl inlaid concentric rings impressed potter's seal 10cm high, 19.5cm diameter.

      Mallams
    • Julian Stair (British, b.1955)
      Oct. 30, 2014

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955)

      Est: £600 - £800

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955) 'Funerary Jar', 1999 Stoneware, red body with faint black speckle, the cylindrical form tapering to the rim with carved spiral around the body, a carved spiral to the top and lid, impressed JS seal H 20.2cm, D 19cm

      maak
    • Julian Stair (British, b.1955)
      Oct. 30, 2014

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955)

      Est: £400 - £600

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955) Large Charger, circa 2000 Stoneware, red body with delicate black speckle, a pronounced spiral cut in the well H 6cm, D 46.2cm

      maak
    • Julian Stair (British, b.1955)
      Oct. 30, 2014

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955)

      Est: £200 - £300

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955) Small triangular Dish, circa 2000 Stoneware, red body with delicate black speckle, a strong incised spiral in the well, impressed JS seal H 6cm, W 21.5cm, D 6cm

      maak
    • Julian Stair (British, b.1955)
      Oct. 30, 2014

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955)

      Est: £350 - £450

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955) Vase, circa 1982 Porcelain, blue glaze with diagonal sgraffito texturing crossed with blue painted horizontal bands, impressed JS seal H 17cm, D 12.5cm

      maak
    • Julian Stair (British, b.1955)
      Oct. 30, 2014

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955)

      Est: £350 - £450

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955) Vase, circa 1982 Porcelain, black glaze with sgraffito, unglazed horizontal bands with red lines, impressed JS seal H 21.5cm, D 13cm

      maak
    • Julian Stair (British, b.1955) - Vase, circa 1982
      May. 22, 2014

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955) - Vase, circa 1982

      Est: £400 - £600

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955) Vase, circa 1982 Porcelain, thick blue black glaze with white unglazed rings and incised lines around the shoulder, the rounded lip unglazed, impressed JS seal H 18.3cm, D 16cm

      maak
    • Julian Stair (British, b.1955) - Open Bowl, circa 1985
      May. 22, 2014

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955) - Open Bowl, circa 1985

      Est: £400 - £600

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955) Open Bowl, circa 1985 Porcelain, white body with cobalt blue inlaid concentric rings, a blue disc in the well, impressed JS seal H 5.5cm, D 22.2cm

      maak
    • Julian Stair (British, b.1955) - Large Caddy, circa 2005
      May. 22, 2014

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955) - Large Caddy, circa 2005

      Est: £1,200 - £1,800

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955) Large Caddy, circa 2005 Stoneware, red body with faint black speckle, the conical form with two vertical edges, tapering to the rim in carved steps with torn curled edges, a carved spiral to the top and lid, impressed JS seal H 35.5cm, D 40cm

      maak
    • Julian Stair (British, b.1955)
      May. 21, 2014

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955)

      Est: £150 - £250

      Julian Stair (British, b.1955) Vase, in black and white with banded pattern impressed potter's seal 18.5cm high. Provenance: with Contemporary Applied Arts, London, 1992.

      Mallams
    • JULIAN STAIR WHITE PORCELAIN FUNERARY JAR
      Sep. 25, 2011

      JULIAN STAIR WHITE PORCELAIN FUNERARY JAR

      Est: $200 - $400

      JULIAN STAIR WHITE PORCELAIN FUNERARY JAR Incuse mark, shaped square, with swirled lid and stepped sides, 7 in. square Other Notes: A similar example, made in 1999, is in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, Museum no. C.15:1-2000

      Potomack Company
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