Studio Pottery Decorative Bowl with Botanical Motif
Ceramic decorative bowl, wheel-thrown stoneware • Studio Potter, unknown contemporary ceramic artist (signature on base)
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery, American/International Craft Movement
Medium & Technique
Stoneware clay, speckled glaze, brush-work underglaze/slip painting, high-fire reduction technique
Creation Period
Late 20th Century to early 21st Century (circa 1970s-1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 12 to 15 inches in diameter, circular low-profile bowl format
Subject Description
A circular shallow stoneware bowl featuring an asymmetrical botanical brushwork design of leaves and stems in rich brown and dark tones against a speckled off-white glaze ground. The aesthetic reflects organic simplicity and the wabi-sabi philosophy prominent in mid-century studio ceramics.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good, showing light handling wear consistent with display and careful use, no major structural cracks or chips observed
Estimated Market Value
150 USD - 350 USD
Auction Estimate
100 USD - 250 USD
Provenance History
Acquired directly from a studio potter, craft fair, or local art gallery; ownership history remains private
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the 20th-century studio pottery movement, influenced by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, emphasizing functional art and individual artistic expression through clay and glaze
Notable Features
Distinctive iron-speckled glaze, confident calligraphic brush strokes forming leaf patterns, and a signature located on the bottom base
Condition Issues
None significant; minor manufacturing imperfections inherent to hand-thrown and hand-glazed ceramics
Conservation Recommendations
Wash by hand with mild detergent as needed, avoid abrasive cleaners, and display on a stable surface away from high-impact areas
Collector Notes
signed on bottom