Overview
A striking example of the 'Skyscraper' aesthetic, this vase uses stepped, asymmetrical geometry to mimic the soaring architecture of the early 20th century.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Art Deco 'Skyscraper' Style Ceramic Vase, c.1935
Photo reference
5 uploaded photos
Story
In the mid-1930s, the world was obsessed with the verticality of the new urban landscape, and this vase was a way to bring that metropolitan glamour into the home.
Maker / Origin
While currently unidentified due to the lack of a visible mark, this piece is consistent with the output of major mid-century 'industrial art' potteries.
Condition & Value
The photos show some surface scuffing and 'glaze rubs' on the flat front face, along with typical interior mineral staining from years of use. Quick ID is preliminary and conservative without direct comps, so this stays at the low end of likely outcomes.
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