Item Report
Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Rectangular Bottle Vase
By: Unknown studio artist
Style: Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery
Origin: Likely USA or Western Europe
Materials: Stoneware, glaze
Age: Circa 1950-1970
Condition: Very Good (minor surface irregularities, no visible chips or cracks)
Value: $50 – $150
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible maker's mark or signature on observed surfaces.
Date: 2025-06-04 19:32:57.465143
Description:
This is a studio pottery rectangular bottle vase, likely from the mid-20th century. The piece features a square or rectangular body with a small, ribbed cylindrical neck and a hand-applied reddish-brown glaze with multicolored speckling. The uneven, textural edges and glaze splashes suggest hand-crafted origins, possibly from an American or European artisan studio during the Mid-Century Modern era.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A visually striking example of mid-century studio pottery. The hand-formed texture, unique glaze work, and rectangular form are typical of artist-made ceramics from the era. While not a mass-produced piece, no identifiable maker's mark is visible, which is common for many studio works. Value depends on artist attribution and condition; this piece primarily appeals to collectors of 20th-century studio ceramics.
Individual Images:
- No additional images were provided; only the main image is available for inspection.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor surface irregularities, no visible chips or cracks)
Identification Score: 85%
The form, glaze style, and hand-crafted features indicate mid-20th century studio pottery. The rectangular body and speckled glaze are consistent with mid-century studio production, though lack of a visible mark prevents a more precise identification.
Authenticity Score: 80%
The piece appears to be genuinely hand-crafted and stylistically fits the mid-century studio period, though absence of a clear maker’s mark and precise provenance lowers the certainty.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
mid-century modern, studio pottery, rectangular bottle vase, hand-thrown, ceramics, glaze, collectible
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