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Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Floral Bowl

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A gorgeous floral or leaf pattern decorated bowl by California master ceramist Rupert Deese who worked closely with pottery legend Harrison Mcintosh. Signed with Deese's cipher/ stamp and sticker on the base. Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern ceramics and pottery collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. Deese's work can be found in numerous collections and museums including: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Boston Everson Museum, Syracuse, New York Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, California Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles Maloof Foundation, Alta Loma, California Millard Sheets Collection, Gualala, California Mingei International Museum, San Diego Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Logan, Utah Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC Richard & Alice Petterson Museum, Claremont, California Roger Corsaw Collection, Alfred University, Alfred, New York Scripps College, Claremont, California St. Paul Gallery, Minneapolis Walker Art Center, Minneapolis American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California Dimensions: 2.25" high, 8.75" diameter.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Diameter: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    In very good vintage condition with no discernable flaws, cracks, chips, etc... and light, if any, wear consistent with age and use (please see photos). Very lovely overall.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254319111332
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