Red and Blue Drip Glaze Vase
Ceramic decorative art vessel • Odell Pottery
Style & Movement
Contemporary Studio Pottery
Medium & Technique
Stoneware clay body with reactive oxblood and crystalline drip glaze, thrown on a potter's wheel
Creation Period
1991
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 to 10 inches in height, vertical cylindrical format
Subject Description
A bulbous ceramic vase featuring a flared rim and neck, tapering down to an exposed textured stoneware base. The body is finished in a rich oxblood red glaze with striking blue, white, and golden crystalline runs and drips cascading downwards.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The glaze is glossy and intact with no apparent major chips, cracks, or structural flaws.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80
Provenance History
Directly from Odell Pottery studio production, acquired by private collector in the United States
Art Historical Significance
Representative of late 20th-century American studio pottery traditions, emphasizing expressive glaze chemistry and traditional wheel-throwing techniques popularized by regional craft artists.
Notable Features
Features a striking reactive oxblood and blue drip glaze that creates a unique, organic patterning unique to the firing process, signed and dated '91 by the artist.
Condition Issues
Minor typical factory or studio firing imperfections, such as slight glaze pooling or tiny pinholes in the glaze surface.
Conservation Recommendations
Display in a stable indoor environment away from direct sunlight. Clean gently with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth as needed; do not use harsh chemical cleaners.
Collector Notes
Odell Pottery signed 91