Dedicated to handling the very best in Contemporary Ceramics + Craft
Dedicated to handling the very best in Contemporary Ceramics + Craft
Dedicated to handling the very best in Contemporary Ceramics + Craft
Dedicated to handling the very best in Contemporary Ceramics + Craft
Dedicated to handling the very best in Contemporary Ceramics + Craft
Dedicated to handling the very best in Contemporary Ceramics + Craft
Our Story
Maak is the leading specialist auction house dedicated exclusively to contemporary ceramics and craft.
We’re a team of passionate experts with over 20 years’ experience at the forefront of this distinctive field. Grounded in expertise and driven by purpose, we’re committed to the long-term growth and vitality of the ceramics and craft market.
Everything we do is rooted in knowledge, integrity and a genuine love for the craft.
Auctions & Events
Contemporary Ceramics featuring The Grainer Collection | May 2025
10 - 15 May
Maak is delighted to present two parallel auctions of Contemporary Ceramics and Craft, which include over 200 exceptional works selected from the preeminent collection of Marc and Diane Grainer.
The Grainers have been renowned patrons and collectors of contemporary craft for over 40 years, bringing together one of the most significant collections of British Ceramics and Craft in the United States.
NOW VIEWING ONLINE
Bidding will open on 10 May and close from 12pm on 15 May 2025
Register to bid here
Contemporary Craft featuring The Grainer Collection | May 2025
10 - 15 May
Maak is delighted to present two parallel auctions of Contemporary Ceramics and Craft, which include over 200 exceptional works selected from the preeminent collection of Marc and Diane Grainer.
The Grainers have been renowned patrons and collectors of contemporary craft for over 40 years, bringing together one of the most significant collections of British Ceramics and Craft in the United States.
NOW VIEWING ONLINE
Bidding will open on 10 May and close from 6.30pm on 15 May 2025
Register to bid here
In Conversation | Julian Stair
In Conversation | Julian Stair: Memory Material Ceramics |
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Monday 12 May | 6pm 40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9LH |
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Maak is pleased to host a Maak Foundation event during London Craft Week to mark last year's publication of the monograph 'Julian Stair : Memory Material Ceramics’. Join us for an evening in-conversation between the artist, Julian Stair and author Ashley Thorpe, chaired by Andrew Nairne, Director of Kettle's Yard.
Maak Foundation supports the broadening of understanding of studio ceramics and in particular the fostering of critical writing. ‘Memory Material Ceramics’ received the Maak Foundation grant for publication in 2024. This is a ticketed event with limited availability.
Tickets are priced at £10 with any proceeds raised supporting Maak Foundation.
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In Conversation | Marc and Diane Grainer
A Life in Craft: The Grainer Collection
Tuesday 13 May | 6pm
40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9LH
Join us during London Craft Week for a talk from the collectors, Marc and Diane Grainer to celebrate their extraordinary collection, ahead of Maak's auctions of Contemporary Ceramics and Craft featuring The Grainer Collection.
This is a free event but places are limited and must be booked in advance.
What We Do
Maak presents a series of carefully curated auctions throughout the year, led by our principal Contemporary Ceramics sales in May and November. These are complemented by specialist focus auctions, including Contemporary Craft and Japanese Studio Ceramics as well as Single Owner sales.
Alongside our auctions, we offer private sales and bespoke advisory services working with private collectors and institutions — combining deep market knowledge with a thoughtful, personal approach.
Whether you're a first-time buyer, a long-time collector, or looking to sell a treasured collection, we provide tailored support every step of the way.
Where We Work
Our head office is nestled in rural Berkshire, with our auctions taking place at our central London gallery.
Our specialist team travels regularly across the UK and internationally, working closely with clients around the world. We combine the advantages of our online auction platform with a personalised, client-focused approach.
Why Choose Maak
We don’t just sell ceramics — we celebrate them.
From market-defining auctions — including The Dr John P. Driscoll Collection, The Shipley Collection and Heritage in Contemporary Craft | The Collection of Victoria, Lady de Rothschild — to our ongoing commitment to educate and inspire through the Maak Foundation, we’re shaping a sustainable and vibrant future for contemporary ceramics and craft.
Our clients trust us for our transparency, integrity and shared passion — delivered through a tailored service that is always calm, considered, and built on years of specialist knowledge.
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In Private Hands | The Shipley Collection
In May 2024 Maak were entrusted with presenting 'In Private Hands | The Shipley Collection’, a special auction dedicated to an important private collection featuring the masters of British Studio Ceramics. The collection included works by Hans Coper, Lucie Rie, Magdalene Odundo and the leading names in contemporary ceramic art.
From the illustrious collection of the late John and Joan Shipley of Portland, Oregon, this focused presentation of thirty eight lots also featured significant pieces by Bernard Leach and important works by the leading ceramic artists to have graduated from the Royal College of Art in the 1970s, including Magdalene Odundo, Elizabeth Fritsch, Alison Britton, Jacqueline Poncelet and Martin Smith.
The auction was a huge success with bidding from across the globe resulting in a hammer total just shy of 1 million and breaking a new world for Elizabeth Fritsch which sold for £51,450 inclusive of buyer's premium.
Other highlights included a Magdalene Odundo, Angled Pot which sold for £238,875, a Hans Coper, Monumental Ovoid Pot which made £202,125 and a Lucie Rie, Footed Bowl which sold for £68,600. (All prices inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
