Overview
A monumental stoneware charger featuring high-relief sculptural elements, including two stylized faces and three organic, horn-like protrusions.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Studio Pottery Charger, c. 1965-1975
Photo reference
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Story
During the mid-1960s, a radical shift occurred in the world of ceramics as artists began to treat clay not as a medium for soup bowls, but as a canvas for raw human emotion.
Maker / Origin
While the maker remains unidentified, the style is heavily influenced by the 'California Clay Movement' led by pioneers like Peter Voulkos and Paul Soldner.
Condition & Value
The piece appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible structural cracks or major chips. Value for unsigned studio pottery is driven by the 'presence' and sculptural quality of the piece.
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