Above, we present rare footage of master British ceramicist Bernard Leach in his studio in 1952, discussing his artistic process. The film is courtesy of Marty Gross Film Productions Inc., from the upcoming film compendium on the Japanese Folk Craft movement (Mingei).
To browse and bid on works from Leach and other studio ceramics masters, see our online-only 20th Century Japanese and British Studio Ceramics sale, which runs from 14 – 28 October. To learn more about Marty Gross’s ongoing efforts to restore and publish archival footage documenting the Mingei movement, visit mingeifilm.martygrossfilms.com.