Cris Auson Large Scale Still Life Oil Painting of Mission Swirl Art Pottery Vessel

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This artwork is an original still-life oil on canvas painting created and signed by the artist Cris Auson.
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Subject Matter: The piece depicts a monumental, close-up view of an art pottery vessel. The design on the painted vessel heavily resembles the iconic marbled, multi-colored clay patterns characteristic of historic Niloak Mission Swirl Pottery.

Composition & Style: The artist utilizes an earthy color palette consisting of muted terracotta, soft creams, sage greens, and dark charcoal tones. The thick, textured application of paint emphasizes the rustic, tactile nature of hand-thrown earthenware.
Signature: The canvas is clearly hand-signed "CRIS AUSON" in the lower right corner.
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About the Artwork:
This striking, large-scale original oil on canvas painting by artist Cris Auson offers a monumental, close-up view of a classic art pottery vessel. The design features a beautifully rendered, multi-colored marbled pattern reminiscent of historic Niloak Mission Swirl pottery.
Executed with a rich, textured impasto technique, the artist masterfully captures the rustic, organic feel of hand-thrown earthenware. The earthy color palette includes muted terracotta, soft creams, sage greens, and dark charcoal tones, making it an excellent statement piece for Mid-Century Modern, Southwestern, or eclectic interiors.
Details & Condition:
Artist: Cris Auson (Hand-signed in the lower right corner)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 41 inches Height x [49 or 50] inches Width
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with vibrant colors and heavy, intentional surface texture. Ready for framing or display as-is.
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Yes, the description fits fine art standards perfectly, but you will want to make one minor adjustment to comply with Chairish's Title Guide.
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New Title: "Large Cris Auson Oil Painting of Mission Swirl Pottery" (9 words)

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Accurate Genre Representation: It classifies the piece under Still Life Fine Art, but loops in design keywords ("Mid-Century Modern", "Southwestern"). This ensures decorators browsing for room aesthetics will find it.

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Highlights Technique: Mentioning the textured impasto application tells the buyer it is a tactile, hand-painted original canvas, rather than a flat digital print.

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Addresses Documentation Rules: Explicitly stating that it is signed in the lower right corner satisfies Chairish's Curatorial Guidelines regarding clear attribution.

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Because this item is an original fine art painting and not a manufactured consumer good, it does not have a commercial brand.
When filling out your Chairish listing form, you should handle the brand field using the following conventions:
Brand / Artist Field: Enter Cris Auson as the creator. Fine art sites use the artist's name in place of a brand.
Style Keywords: You can list Niloak or Nemadji in your tags or description keywords, as the painted subject matter explicitly mimics those historic American art pottery styles.

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Category: Fine Art > Paintings > Oil Paintings
Artist: Cris Auson
Period: 20th Century (or "Modern" depending on your knowledge of when it was painted)
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Southwestern, Abstract
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The artist's name is Cris Auson.
You can find his signature painted in the bottom right corner of the canvas.
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The materials for your listing are oil paint and canvas.
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Medium: Oil Painting
Materials: Oil, Canvas
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The updated dimensions change the scale completely, making this a massive, highly desirable statement piece for interior designers.
The "4" indicates the depth, meaning this is a deep gallery wrap canvas (4 inches deep), which allows it to be hung beautifully on a wall without a frame.
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About the Artwork:
This striking, monumental original oil on canvas painting by artist Cris Auson offers an impressive, large-scale close-up view of a classic art pottery vessel. The design features a beautifully rendered, multi-colored marbled pattern reminiscent of historic Niloak Mission Swirl pottery.
Executed with a rich, textured impasto technique, the artist masterfully captures the rustic, organic feel of hand-thrown earthenware. The earthy color palette includes muted terracotta, soft creams, sage greens, and dark charcoal tones, making it an excellent focal piece for Mid-Century Modern, Southwestern, or eclectic interiors.
Details & Condition:
Artist: Cris Auson (Hand-signed in the lower right corner)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 48 inches Height x 60 inches Width x 4 inches Depth
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with vibrant colors and heavy, intentional surface texture. The deep 4-inch gallery profile allows it to be displayed unframed for a clean, modern look. See less