Richard Batterham Obituary – Death: Britain’s greatest post-war potter Richard Batterham, has passed away. Richard Batterham died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at age of 85. A cause of death has not been disclosed.
Richard Batterham (1936-2021). One of the very finest potters. Another colossal loss to studio ceramics. Deeply saddened to learn of his death yesterday. His finesse in handling his materials was magisterial. #richardbatterham #studiopottery #studioceramics pic.twitter.com/WsrnHAC2rh
— Alun Graves (@alun_graves) September 8, 2021
This death has caused a lot of friends and family of Batterham so much hurt. It is in that mourning spirit that the concerned persons have taken to social media to share tributes to the deceased and condolences to the affected family.
Tributes To Richard Batterham
Below are some of the statements shared across social media users’ timelines on the death of Batterham.
Just heard that Richard Batterham has died. Very sad. Arguably Britain’s greatest post-war potter. Certainly the person who did the best job of carrying on the Leach legacy in functional wares. And a very high consistent standard. Quality, quality, quality
— Lord WarGit, official US government Gout Czar (@WarGit) September 8, 2021
Richard Batterham (1936-2021), I had pleasure in 1st meeting Richard 30 odd years ago & the great privilege of exhibiting along side him often since. He was a quiet, modest man yet his work stood head and shoulders above most, a master potter & a great loss to the ceramics world.
— Peter Joyce (@pdjart) September 9, 2021
It was a sad moment when I heard of the death of Richard Batterham recently. To me he was the finest potter and ceramic sculptor of his generation. pic.twitter.com/NhNSG3Er8b
— Harlequin Gallery (@jrharlequin) September 9, 2021
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