Panel of 18 terracotta tiles - Ron Hitchins
Panel of 18 terracotta tiles - Ron Hitchins
Original panel made of 18 individually handmade terracotta tiles by Ron Hitchins.
Each terracotta tile is unique, painted and finished by the artist.
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About the artworks
A striking original brutalist wall sculpture with strong modernist influences. Signed “Ron Hitchins” on verso.
Year: c.1960s
Dimensions: 55.6cm x 30.6cm (framed size)
Framing: Original artist-made frame with painted hessian backboard.
Delivery: Collect from the shop or contact Cal to arrange specialist art handlers.
About the artist
Ron Hitchins (1928 – 2019) was a British born artist, sculptor, and flamenco dancer rooted in Hackney, London.
Inspired by the work of Picasso, Brancusi, Ernst and Hepworth, he produced tens of thousands of unique terracotta tiles for his own extraordinary house.
His tools were simple, comprising knives, paperclips and even a Biro tube, and he often worked naked due to the heat from the kiln, earning himself the nickname ‘The Naked Sculptor’. Although many motifs were repeated, each tile – astonishingly – is unique in precise design and composition.
Ron Hitchins’ work has become increasingly sought after in recent years and has been purchased by major collections such as the V&A, sold at Christie's and Bonham's and has featured on the Antiques Roadshow.
