Monumental Surrealist Hand Coiled Glazed Ceramic Vessel

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Monumental Coiled Ceramic Sculpture

Mid-Century Studio Stoneware Vessel

Object Description:

This substantial hand-built vessel showcases masterful coil construction. The exterior … Read more Monumental Coiled Ceramic Sculpture

Mid-Century Studio Stoneware Vessel

Object Description:

This substantial hand-built vessel showcases masterful coil construction. The exterior surface exhibits deep, rhythmic grooves that emulate organic textures—reminiscent of an abstract elephant foot or eroded geological formations. A sophisticated glaze in muted mustard-green transitions to warm browns.

Key Details:

- Medium: Stoneware with speckled glaze

- Construction: Hand-coiled

- Dimensions: 19"H × 11.75"W × 10.5"D (48 × 30 × 27 cm)

- Condition: Excellent vintage state with minor firing quirks consistent with period studio works

- Finish: Semi-gloss with organic color gradation

Artistic Significance:

Exemplifies the postwar studio pottery movement's exploration of:

• Primordial biomorphic forms

• Tactile, intentional materiality

Display Notes:

- Substantial presence for pedestal display

- Creates striking shadows under directional lighting

Provenance:

Circa 1960-1975, North American/European studio tradition See less