Originally, Clarice Cliff's pottery is regarded as cheap but practical. It was distinct for its unusual and cheerful design, but sg deco man never was it seen as a valuable collector's piece. Surprisingly, impressions did not last. Over the years, Clarice Cliff pieces have become widely admired, sought and collected by pottery enthusiasts all over the world. For something that is originally intended to be used by working class families, these hand-made pieces have become a priceless possession by hundreds of families.
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Clarice Cliff was one of the most renowned English ceramic artists. Her story is one that is widely known. Born into a working class family, Clarice Cliff's gritty determination and fine talents made her one of the world's reputable ceramic designers. Her bold, unique and hand painted pottery has earned international repute, giving her the title, the 'Sunshine Girl'.
Clarice was born in Tuntall, Stroke-on-Tent, England. Her father was a local iron foundry worker and her mother took washing jobs to sustain the family's needed income. She and her 7siblings were sent to different schools, which prompted her independence and non-standard life style. She had an aunt, a hand-paintresses at a local pottery company, which she visited after school. That and her interest in making papier-mâché models at school were the early beginnings of her interest in pottery.
At thirteen, she left school and joined the Lingard,
