Overview
A striking double-spouted vessel featuring a vibrant 'tangerine' glaze and a distinctive horizontal ribbed texture.
Preliminary identification
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wedding Vase, No. 2076
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Story
Post-war America saw a massive surge in 'Southwest Chic' as the new interstate highway system allowed families to explore the American West for the first time.
Maker / Origin
While the specific studio isn't stamped, the incised mold number is characteristic of the 'California Pottery' movement, which included hundreds of small to mid-sized workshops.
Condition & Value
The piece shows fine crazing (tiny spider-web lines) in the glaze, which is a natural aging process for ceramics of this period and often adds to the vintage character. There appears to be minor shelf wear on the unglazed foot, but the vibrant color remains exceptionally well-preserved.
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Market Analysis
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.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD