Buy and sell Contemporary Ceramics and Studio Pottery at auction in Edinburgh, London, Glasgow and online

Studio & Contemporary Ceramics

Studio & Contemporary Ceramics is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing sectors in the auction market, with record-breaking prices and a new wave of innovative ceramic artists redefining the field.

At Lyon & Turnbull, our senior specialists, Philip Smith and Joy McCall, bring over 35 years of expertise in the studio ceramics and contemporary craft market. We provide a premier auction platform for contemporary ceramic art, offering expert curation, beautifully designed catalogues, and high-profile sales that attract global collectors and top prices.

Our flagship London auction, MODERN MADE, showcases works by leading studio ceramicists, presenting them in a setting that highlights their artistic significance. Whether you're a collector or a consignor, our auctions offer an exceptional opportunity to engage with the best in modern studio ceramics.

Why Choose Lyon & Turnbull for Contemporary Ceramics?

✔ Leading specialists in studio ceramics auctions
✔ High-profile London sales with global reach
✔ Curated exhibitions and premium catalogues
✔ Strong results for contemporary ceramic artists

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Our biannual specialist ceramic sales take place at the Mall Galleries in London and online, aligning with the peak of the auction season. These sales feature exceptional studio ceramics, spanning key movements and celebrated artists. We showcase works from Bernard Leach and the Anglo-Oriental Movement, Hans Coper and the Modernist Movement as well as fine examples of one-of-a-kind works from Akiko Hirai, Dame Lucie Rie, Dame Magdalene Odundo, Sir Grayson Perry, Emmanuel Cooper, Jennifer Lee, Ladi Kwali, Edmund De Waal and many more.

At Lyon & Turnbull, we are committed to championing studio ceramics, promoting works to an international collector base and handling both individual pieces and single-owner collections. Through our curated exhibitions, global outreach, and expert market insights, we continue to nurture this sector and reinforce its significance within the wider contemporary art market.

AUCTION

MODERN MADE: Celebrating Contemporary Ceramics

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Buy Studio Ceramics at Auction

SELL

Sell Contemporary Ceramics

STORY

Celebrating Women in Contemporary Ceramics

FEATURED MAKER

Dame Lucie Rie

Philip Smith, our Head of Department, is a leading UK ceramics specialist, bringing top-tier studio pottery and contemporary ceramics to auction through his passion, industry expertise and global connections. A Ceramic Review contributor and Ashmolean Museum lecturer, he leads a skilled team, including Joy McCall.

Meet Our Studio & Contemporary Ceramics Specialists