Lot 308 , Roy Ridsdale (1942-2020): A silver tea kettle and matching cream jug

§ Roy Ridsdale (1942-2020): A silver tea kettle and matching cream jug, both of cylindrical form, with hardwood handles, London, 1965, kettle height 18.1cm, gross weight 52.8oz.

Roy Ridsdale was a respected British artist and educator, known for his contributions to drawing, sculpture, and design. He held a Master of Arts degree from the Royal College of Art (R.C.A.) and passed away in February 2020 at the age of 77 .
Throughout his career, Ridsdale was involved in both creating and teaching art. He served as a resident artist at the Lockbund Sculpture Foundry, where the environment inspired a new approach to his work, leading to a collection of drawings that emphasized the importance of truly observing subjects to understand them deeply .

In 2017, his work was showcased in a solo exhibition titled “The Aesthetic Allure of Functional Objects” at the Millennium Gallery in Sheffield, highlighting his interest in the beauty of everyday items .
£700-1,000