Whimsical Studio Ceramic Sculpture Bust With Glazed Cap, Mid-20th Century

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A hand-built studio ceramic sculpture depicting a whimsical male bust, likely created in the mid-20th century. This expressive figure features … Read more A hand-built studio ceramic sculpture depicting a whimsical male bust, likely created in the mid-20th century. This expressive figure features a tilted, textured cap and a stylized facial expression with an open mouth and exaggerated features. The piece is finished in a pale glaze with soft lavender and cream tones, allowing the rough texture of the clay and the incised detailing to remain visible.
The base reveals the natural speckled stoneware body, with an open bottom suggesting it may have been kiln-fired without a base or intended as a closed vessel. The sculpture shows a raw, organic quality characteristic of mid century studio pottery and outsider art. Unsigned and unmarked, this piece likely originates from an independent ceramic artist or small studio. A distinctive addition to collections of folk art, Brutalist ceramics, or midcentury studio sculpture.
Vintage condition as pictured.
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Dimensions approximately: 4"L, 3"W, 5"H See less