1970s MCM Mischa Kallis Studio Pottery Vase 10" Signed Ash Glaze Schindler Hollywood

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Description

Artist: Mischa Kallis (1903–1987)

Markings: Stamped "KALLIS" on base

Height: 10 inches

Material: Studio Stoneware

Style: Mid-Century Modern / California … Read more Artist: Mischa Kallis (1903–1987)

Markings: Stamped "KALLIS" on base

Height: 10 inches

Material: Studio Stoneware

Style: Mid-Century Modern / California Studio Pottery

Glaze: Natural Ash Glaze with Iron Speckling

Description:

For your consideration is a stunning, authentic studio pottery vase by the renowned artist and Hollywood art director, Mischa Kallis. Standing 10 inches tall, this hand-thrown vessel features a sophisticated, organic aesthetic characteristic of the 1950s-60s California Modernist movement.

The vase is finished in a beautiful, textured ash glaze with heavy iron speckling and warm, earth-toned "scorched" details near the base. Its silhouette—a tall, tapered body with a distinctive raised, collar-style rim—makes it a standout sculptural piece.

About the Artist:

Mischa Kallis was a prominent Art Director for Universal Studios and a celebrated painter. His private pottery studio was located in the historic Kallis House in Studio City, CA, designed by the legendary architect Rudolph Schindler. Because Kallis produced ceramics primarily for a private circle of friends and fellow artists, his pottery is rarely seen on the open market and is highly sought after by collectors of Southern California MCM design.

Condition:

Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. (Please see all high-resolution photos for detail). See less