POH CHAP YEAP (1927-2007); a globular stoneware vase covered in tenmoku breaking to kaki glaze, painted signature, made early 1980s, height 26cm. (D) PR – Yeap was a sensational potter. In the early 1980s he was one of the most successful potters in Britain. Liberty’s sold pots by him and by Lucie Rie – the best pieces were over £1000 and slightly higher than equivalent pots by LR. When he retired in 1985, he offered to sell me 100 pots. I was very nervous because Yeap was exceptionally difficult to deal with. I roped in a Yeap collector and agreed to buy 50 each. When I got there, I discovered that he was offering not only the remaining contents of his studio, but his personal collection. There was so much magnificent work that I ended up buying 125 pots instead of 50. Yeap has been somewhat forgotten in recent years, but I am positive that this will change – firstly because of the quality of the work and, secondly, because I think he will be one of the first Western potters that Chinese collectors will go for. Additional Information Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration. This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk or http://artistscollectingsociety.org