Glazed Footed Bowl in Green and White
Ceramic vessel, wheel-thrown pottery • Studio Potter (Unidentified); likely North American or European studio pottery tradition.
Style & Movement
Studio Pottery / Craft Movement; exhibiting an interest in organic forms and experimental glazing common in the mid-century modern era.
Medium & Technique
Glazed stoneware or earthenware; wheel-thrown body with a drip-applied or splash glaze technique creating a variegated green and white pattern.
Creation Period
20th Century (likely mid-to-late 20th century)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 4-5 inches (10-13 cm) in height and 6-7 inches (15-18 cm) in diameter; circular format.
Subject Description
A utilitarian or decorative footed bowl with a flared rim and a squat, bulbous body tapering to a pedestal base. The decoration is abstract, featuring a moss-green glaze that interacts with a white underglaze or slip, creating a 'flamed' or 'splashed' visual effect around the circumference.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible structural damage and wear.
Estimated Market Value
$40 - $120
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired through secondary market channels or private collection based on the informal storage setting.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of functional studio pottery. While not attributed to a known master of the craft, it demonstrates the mid-20th-century trend toward expressive, non-uniform glazing that emphasized the hand of the maker over industrial perfection.
Notable Features
Distinctive high-contrast splash glaze; irregular foot ring showing the raw clay body; heavy potting characteristic of functional stoneware.
Condition Issues
Significant chipping along the rim and base; presence of surface abrasions, glaze skips, and possible stress fractures in the body. The glaze shows weathering consistent with heavy use or poor storage.
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle cleaning with distilled water and mild soap; professional stabilization of the rim chips if desired. Should be kept in a stable environment away from extreme temperature shifts to prevent further crazing or cracking.