Bernard Rooke Brutalist Ceramics

A single-owner collection of lamps and vases designed by the well-known British artist and sculptor Bernard Rooke (b. 1938)

Bernard Rooke

Bernard Rooke is a British studio potter, painter and printmaker, recognised for his highly individual, sculptural ceramics associated with the Brutalist aesthetic of the mid-20th century.

Born in Ipswich, he studied at Ipswich School of Art and later Goldsmiths College, London, where he turned to ceramics. In 1960 he set up a studio in London, developing a distinctive hand-built style characterised by bold forms and heavily textured surfaces.

In 1967 he moved to Suffolk, where his pottery flourished, producing both unique sculptural works and commercially successful lamp bases. His work is held in major collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, and remains highly sought after today.

Current lots (9)

Lot Bernard Rooke (b. 1938), an undulating...

Bernard Rooke (b. 1938), an undulating Brutalist stoneware totem lamp with incised decoration, 'ROOKE' signature to the base, h. 86 cm

Estimate: £180 - £220

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Lot Bernard Rooke (b. 1938), a Brutalist stoneware...

(Mid Century Design)

Bernard Rooke (b. 1938), a Brutalist stoneware lamp with incised XO decoration, unsigned, h. 25 cm incl. bulb holder

Estimate: £80 - £120

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Bernard Rooke (b. 1938), a Brutalist stoneware lamp with incised beehive style decoration, unsigned, h. 31 cm incl. bulb holder

Estimate: £100 - £150

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(Mid Century Design)

Bernard Rooke (b. 1938), a Brutalist stoneware flat slab vase with incised stylised dandelion seed decoration, 'ROOKE' signature to the base, h. 28

Estimate: £60 - £80

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(Mid Century Design)

Bernard Rooke (b. 1938), a Brutalist stoneware cuboid vase with incised decoration, ink signature 'BR/72/V' to the base, h. 18 cm

Estimate: £60 - £80

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(Mid Century Design)

Bernard Rooke (b. 1938), a Brutalist stoneware tapering cuboid vase with incised stylised figures, unsigned, h. 25 cm

Estimate: £80 - £120

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(Mid Century Design)

Bernard Rooke (b. 1938), a Brutalist stoneware ovoid vase with incised circular dial-type decoration, unsigned, h. 11 cm

Estimate: £40 - £60

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(Mid Century Design)

Bernard Rooke (b. 1938), an undulating Brutalist stoneware totem lamp constructed of five sections with incised motifs and figures, unsigned, h. 56 ... read more

Estimate: £180 - £220

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(Mid Century Design)

Bernard Rooke (b. 1938), a Brutalist stoneware lamp of beehive form, unsigned, h. 32 cm (incl. bulb holder)

Estimate: £70 - £100

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