LIVING COLLECTIONS | Modern & Contemporary Ceramic Auction

Maak’s November auction of studio pottery and contemporary ceramics brings together works from several significant private collections, reflecting the joy and personal enrichment of collecting and living with ceramics. A particular highlight is a substantial group from the collection of Keith Seeley, spanning a diverse range of makers, with notable works by William Staite Murray, Michael Cardew, Ladi Kwali, Elizabeth Fritsch, Felicity Aylieff, Richard Slee and Kate Malone, among others. Further highlights include important works by Lucie Rie, Jennifer Lee and John Ward, all from long-established private collections. As collections evolve and works pass from one collector to another, each collector adds another layer to their provenance.

All works will be available to view online and in person during Maak’s exhibition at 40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden from 14 – 19 November 2026.

14 November 2026 11:00 GMT to 16:00 GMT

15 November 2026 11:00 GMT to 16:00 GMT

16 November 2026 10:00 GMT to 20:00 GMT

17 November 2026 10:00 GMT to 18:00 GMT

18 November 2026 10:00 GMT to 18:00 GMT

19 November 2026 10:00 GMT to 12:00 GMT

In addition to exploring the ‘Living Collections’ auction of modern and contemporary studio ceramics, visitors will also be able to view the Maak’s Japanese ceramic auction which runs alongside.

From Mingei to the Avant-Garde: Maak Presents an Auction of 20th Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics. Bringing together functional vessels and ambitious sculptural forms, it explores the continuing dialogue between tradition and innovation that continues to shape modern Japanese ceramics to this day.