Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

Monumental Smithsonian Artist Early Elena Karina (Canavier) Vessel

About the Item

A monumental vessel by Elena Karina. Karina held the positions of Craft coordinator (1974-1978) at the National Endowment for The Arts, and special assistant for the arts to the office of the vice president, the white house (1978-80). This piece was acquired directly from the estate. Karina's work can be seen in private and public collections throughout the US, including the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Oakland Museum, and the permanent collection of the Smithsonian, Washington, DC. PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS NOT A SET OF 2 PIECES, THIS IS ONE SINGULAR VASE. This piece also comes with a signed booklet from Karina "The Sense of the Sea," which features many images of Karina's incredible work. Please note: The vessel has not been broken or repaired, after careful examination, it's clear that Karina assembled this vessel by creating two separate pieces and molding them together, then glazing and finishing. The vessel stands an incredible 22" Tall and 22" x 22" at the wisest points of the sculpture. At the rim of the piece, the diameter is 12.".
  • Creator:
    Elena Karina (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1966
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Culver City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU113921515132
More From This SellerView All
  • Monumental Barovier e Toso Murano Modern Glass Vase
    By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso, Vintage Murano Gallery
    Located in Culver City, CA
    A monumental blue red and clear Murano art glass vase made by Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso. Italy, circa 1990s. This elegant, yet still whimsical vase features a gorgeous wavy / curvy design and a fantastic graduated shape. The body of this Barovier e Toso Murano vase...
    Category

    1990s Italian Modern Vases

    Materials

    Blown Glass

  • Monumental Sized Karl Springer Goatskin Credenza with COA
    By Karl Springer
    Located in Culver City, CA
    This piece is absolutely stunning!! A monumentally large Karl Springer custom angular credenza in a creamy, ultra luxurious goatskin. The goat skin hides on the front have a wonderfully matched curvy seem that is just stunning. This dreamy credenza would be an impressive addition to any dining room, living-room console or entry piece and would effortlessly flex into even a more business or industrial environment. We currently have this piece in our gallery paired with a set of Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofas with a Paul Evans coffee table and a Gabriella Crespi console...
    Category

    Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

    Materials

    Goatskin

  • Ultrarainbowla Monumental Floor Mirror, Custom Piece, Greg Palombo, 2023
    Located in Culver City, CA
    This mirror is simply stunning! Designed by Greg Palombo, woodworker and custom craftsman out of Hurricane, UT this large modern mirror breaths a breath of fresh sunshine into any environment. Inspired by the designs of Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass and his Ultrafragola mirror, this Post-modern / modern style mirror features large bands of color pops that almost melt into the floor. Perfect as a full body mirror, this piece can be used as a floor mirror or can be mounted / cleated to the wall. This mirror is the ultimate selfie mirror and would be prefect used as an accent piece in a maximalist home, or a home that needs a splash of color. This piece would also be incredible used in a retail environment as a display piece. This piece could be used in so many environments, and would easily flex into any Mid-Century Modern, modern or contemporary home. This would also look great in a children's room, nursery, or anywhere that needs a splash of fun color. We currently have this piece in the gallery with a Vladimir Kagan accent chair, and a Peter Shire Bel Air...
    Category

    2010s American Post-Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

    Materials

    Mirror, Hardwood

  • Monumental Modern Original Abstract Painting by Alain Le Yaouanc, 1960s
    By Alain Le Yaouanc
    Located in Culver City, CA
    Alain Le Yaouanc (1931-2012) was a French painter and printmaker associated with the abstraction movement of the mid-twentieth century. He was known for his...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

    Materials

    Canvas, Paint

  • Monumental Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wall Mounted Disc Dry Bar, 1970's
    By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
    Located in Culver City, CA
    Available right now we have this increasingly rare, mid century modern, brutalist disc bar by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. This brutalist wall mounted disc cabinet is definitely a conversation piece-- stretching a whopping 48" in diameter, this disc dar opens to reveal a mirrored back as well as 2 shelf inserts. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and this entire brutalist line of furniture appears to have (pretty obviously) been inspired by American craft movement designer Paul Evans, who designed nearly identical pieces which were available through Directional Furniture to the trade in the 1960's and 1970's. While this piece doesn't have the pedigree of an original Paul Evans piece, what is does have is an abundance of over-the-top maximalist style with a much more palatable price tag. Without being mounted to the wall, this piece was a little tougher than an average piece to photograph, but for scale purposes we photographed it resting on the floor alongside a Fabricius and Kastholm grasshopper...
    Category

    Vintage 1970s Brutalist Dry Bars

    Materials

    Resin, Wood

  • Monumental Huger Foote Dye Coupler Print on Aluminum Signed, Numbered 1/10
    Located in Culver City, CA
    Available right now we have this absolutely stunning, monumental sized print by Huger Foote. The photographer Huger Foote has lived in Paris and New Yo...
    Category

    Early 2000s American Modern Photography

    Materials

    Aluminum

You May Also Like
  • Ceramic Vessel - Artist Unknown
    Located in Alpha, NJ
    The beautiful ceramic vessel is in very good overall condition. Measuring 6" tall and 3.75" wide. Resembling and in the style of Toshiko Takaezu. Acquired in the New Hope, PA area.
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary American Pottery

    Materials

    Clay

  • Earthenware Vessel - Artist Unknown
    Located in Alpha, NJ
    This beautiful earthenware vessel is in very good overall condition. Resembling the style of Toshiko Takaezu pottery. Measuring 9.5" tall by 5"...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary North American Pottery

    Materials

    Clay

  • Monumental Ceramic Vase or Vessel by Frans Wildenhain
    By Frans Wildenhain
    Located in Buffalo, NY
    Monumental ceramic vase or vessel by Frans Wildenhain incised highly decorated. Frans Wildenhain or Franz Rudolf Wildenhain June 5, 1905–Jan...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

    Materials

    Ceramic

  • Monumental Modernist Art Pottery Vessel (vase) by Rita M. Bates
    By Ira Bates
    Located in Buffalo, NY
    Monumental Modernist Art Pottery Vessel (vase) by Rita M. Bates,, Incredible design and execution.. 5 folded and fused vessels,, Amazing colors and glazes..
    Category

    Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

    Materials

    Ceramic

  • Early 20th Century Water Vessel from Veracruz
    Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
    Early 20th century ceramic water vessel from Nahua communities of southern Veracruz and northern Puebla, Mexico. Known by the Nahua communities as "apaxtle", these bowls have a parti...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery

    Materials

    Ceramic, Terracotta

  • Early 20th Century Ceramic Water Vessel from Mexico
    Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
    Early 20th century ceramic water vessel from Nahua communities of southern Veracruz and northern Puebla, Mexico.
    Category

    Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery

    Materials

    Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Recently Viewed

View All