Wally Schwab Pacific Nw Studio Pottery Stoneware Large Punch Bowl W/Lid & Ladle

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Incredibly well made and beautiful Wally Schwab studio pottery punch bowl. Includes lid, under plate, and ladle. Schwab is a … Read more Incredibly well made and beautiful Wally Schwab studio pottery punch bowl. Includes lid, under plate, and ladle. Schwab is a prominent ceramic artist from Oregon known for creating functional stoneware with simple forms and vivid, earthy colors. This definitely is one of those pieces, most likely dating from the 1980's.

Bowl could also be used as a soup or chowder tureen. Heavy Stoneware with spiraling bands of earth tones.

Bowl, including lid measures 10" tall x 12" including handles x 10"

Under plate measures 11 1/4"

Ladle measures 12 3/4" x 5"

All pieces are in excellent condition, no chips, cracks, or repairs.


10798-32

As found on Museum of Contemporary art: ceramics/aloha, Oregon

“I use a great number of glazes in an effort to incorporate as much life as possible into each form.”

Wally Schwab creates simple forms with vivid colors, a blend of technical and artistic mastery. A staple of Northwest craft for decades, he has established the ceramics departments at Marylhurst College, Clackamas Community College and Portland Community College Rock Creek campus. He has also taught at Oregon College of Art and Craft and Catlin Gabel School.

Schwab is also an internationally recognized artist, and a recipient of the prestigious Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation grant. He has shown his work throughout the United States as well as the Victoria & Albert Museum, London and the first World Ceramic Biennale in Korea. He holds a BS from Portland State University and an MFA in ceramics from Alfred University, NY.

Wally Schwab has shown his work in The Gallery since 1968. His work is also a part of the collection at Museum of Contemporary Craft. See less