Pottery & porcelain
William David Parry William Parry marks
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11 marks
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wp
Source documents this example with the date 1974; this is not a mark-use range.
stoneware, wood
Documented object: Paperweight Date: 1974 Materials: Stoneware , Wood
Undated
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Source documents this example with the date ca 1965; this is not a mark-use range.
stoneware
Documented object: Abstract Sculpture Date: ca 1965 Materials: Method: Slab-Built Dimensions: 12" high Surface Technique: Unglazed
Undated
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Source documents this example with the date 1991; this is not a mark-use range.
Documented object: Knife, Fork, and Spoon Date: 1991 Form: Sculpture Method: Hand-Built Surface Technique: Glaze
Undated
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Source documents this example with the date ca 1965; this is not a mark-use range.
stoneware
Documented object: Abstract Sculpture Date: ca 1965 Materials: Method: Slab-Built Dimensions: 12" high Surface Technique: Unglazed
About William David Parry William Parry
William Parry is known for abstract, slab-built sculptures, as well as experimentations with ceramics and other materials. Some of Parry’s work was inspired by natural forms, such as the Off Butterfly series, and from everyday objects, seen in the Knife, Fork, and Spoon series which transformed these objects into unusable sculptures. Parry often brush applied stains or glazes to his sculptures in one solid coat.
Parry originally started working in banking in New York City and applied to Alfred University in 1938. Parry started as an engineering major in the ceramics engineering program, switching to studio arts later. Parry spent most of his career as professor at Alfred University, teaching alongside ceramic artists Val Cushing, Daniel Rhodes, Robert Turner, and Ted Randall.