1950s Majolica Large Serving Bowl Hartman Studios of Los Angeles, California Magnolia

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Majolica Bowl Hartman Studios of Los Angeles, California

14.75” Round x 4” High

This hand-painted large serving bowl was produced … Read more Majolica Bowl Hartman Studios of Los Angeles, California

14.75” Round x 4” High

This hand-painted large serving bowl was produced by Hartman Studios, a mid-century California pottery studio located in Los Angeles.
These pieces date to the 1940s through the 1950s.Style: It is often referred to as "California Majolica" or "California Pottery". It features the characteristic heavy glaze and relief-like hand-painted floral designs—in this case, a Magnolia blossom—popular during that period.

Authenticity is verified by the original sticker on the back with CALIFORNIA MAJOLIC Hand Painted by HARTMAN STUDIOS, INC. LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA

Hand-painted underglaze on earthenware with a distinctive "crackle" glaze finish visible in the background. Hartman Studios is part of a larger movement of small Los Angeles-based studios that flourished after WWII, including famous names like Bauer or Metlox. It's floral designs are highly recognizable to collectors of vintage California pottery.

Please note the matching larger serving platter in a separate listing. See less