Glazed Ceramic Studio Vase with Interlocking Linear Design
Ceramic vessel / Studio pottery • Unidentified studio potter; regional American or European craft school tradition
Style & Movement
Contemporary Studio Craft / Functional Art
Medium & Technique
Wheel-thrown high-fire stoneware; oxidized or reduced stoneware with reactive glazes featuring sgraffito or wax resist linear detailing
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (c. 1980–present)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 6 to 8 inches in height; vertical bulbous format
Subject Description
A bulbous-bodied vase transitioning to a flared neck. The decorative program consists of an aquatic palette—seafoam green, cobalt blue, and lavender speckling—with an incised or painted interlocking trellis band around the neck. The lower body features random purple bloom-like spots likely caused by mineral reactions in the glaze.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; appears structurally sound with no visible chips, cracks, or professional repairs
Estimated Market Value
$25 - $65
Auction Estimate
$20 - $40 as an individual lot
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired at a local craft fair, studio sale, or thrift boutique based on the visible secondary-market environment
Art Historical Significance
Minor; representative of the democratization of the Arts and Crafts movement's ideals where individual potters produce unique, handmade functional objects for the domestic sphere
Notable Features
Distinctive 'blooming' or 'floating' glaze effects in lavender; hand-incised rhythmic looping pattern near the rim showing manual dexterity
Condition Issues
Minor shelf wear on the unglazed footring; potential light crazing in the glaze consistent with age; light surface dust
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle cleaning with lukewarm water and mild detergent; avoid abrasive pads; display on a stable surface away from high-traffic edges