Whitefriars Indigo Blue Small Drunken Bricklayer vase designed by Geoffrey Baxter in 1969. This particular vase is in the rare 1965 Indigo colourway which is one of the sought after colours by avid Whitefriars collectors. The vase is so named because it looks like three bricks or blocks that have not been set 'true', probably done by a bricklayer who has had too much to drink!
Baxter revolutionised the way glass was manufactured at the Whitefriars works in London, using bits of bark, nails, wire and odd bits of metal found around the site to create the moulds into which the glass was blown. No two pieces are exactly the same, and many have bubbles and other 'imperfections' which would previously have been frowned on, but as far as Baxter was concerned, it was all part of the 'art'.
This vase is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or any detectable scratches. Standing 8½ inches tall, the base has the ground and polished pontil which you expect to see on this pattern of vase. A stunning and iconic piece from the 'swinging sixties' that will fit into todays modern and minimalist decor with ease.
Buyers should be aware that some unscrupulous dealers and popular auction sites are offering fake/copy Drunken Bricklayer vases as original. We always ensure we buy the right pieces and will always thoroughly check before we buy. For some good information on these fakes and how to spot them we recommend visiting the following links.
Whitefriars Drunken Bricklayer fakes information
Deceptive Drunken Bricklayer Vases
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