Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A classic mid-century American art pottery cornucopia vase featuring a stylized, organic lily shape. It is finished in Hull's signature high-gloss pastel glaze, transitioning from a soft baby blue on the exterior to a warm rose-pink interior, supported by a scrolled wave base.
Story
In 1950, a devastating flood and fire destroyed the Hull factory, making these pre-1950 high-gloss pastel pieces highly sought after. This specific design brought the fresh optimism of postwar American gardens directly into the living rooms of the late 1940s.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1905 by Addis Emmet Hull, the Hull Pottery Company initially made utilitarian stoneware before transitioning to highly successful art pottery lines. They became legendary for their delicate pastel glazes and floral themes, which defined the aesthetic of mid-century American mantels.
Condition & Value
The vase exhibits a prominent chip on the upper pink rim, exposing the white clay body beneath. There is also visible fine crazing throughout the blue glaze, which is common for art pottery of this age. The chip reduces the value by approximately 50%.
Full Research
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.