Rare 1921 Sara Sax for Rookwood Pottery French Red Glaze Morning Glories Vase

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An exceptionally rare, museum-quality 1921 American Art Pottery vase from the legendary Rookwood Pottery company, masterfully hand-painted and signed by … Read more An exceptionally rare, museum-quality 1921 American Art Pottery vase from the legendary Rookwood Pottery company, masterfully hand-painted and signed by the highly celebrated artist Sara Sax.

This investment-grade piece showcases Rookwood's incredibly rare and coveted 'French Red' matte glaze background, beautifully contrasted by a vibrant, glossy slip-painted bouquet of pink and blue Morning Glories with detailed green foliage. The artistic execution and contrast between the matte ground and the glossy floral decoration represents the absolute pinnacle of early 20th-century arts and crafts design. Complete with the impressed Rookwood flame mark, date code (XXI), and Sara Sax's incised artist monogram on the base.

Offered in magnificent, mint antique condition with no chips, cracks, or blemishes, and only ultra-light, near-invisible crazing consistent with a perfectly preserved 100-year-old masterpiece. See less