Overview
A classic example of reactive drip-glaze ceramics, featuring a 'moss and seafoam' palette that epitomizes organic modernism.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Mid-Century Drip-Glazed Studio Bowl, c. 1955-1965
Photo reference
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Story
Post-war designers in the 1950s were obsessed with bringing the outdoors inside, leading to a revolution in 'biomorphic' shapes and earthy glazes. This bowl was born from that movement, intended to serve as a functional piece of art in a modern suburban home.
Maker / Origin
While this piece bears no visible signature, it is consistent with the high-quality 'Art Pottery' produced by firms like Haeger, McCoy, or the various studio kilns in Seto, Japan, that exported to…
Condition & Value
The glaze appears vibrant and well-preserved with no obvious 'crazing' (fine cracking). Value is based on the current market for unsigned mid-century decorative arts.
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