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"Crested Water Bird, " Art Deco Rondel in Black and Gold by Waylande Gregory

About the Item

Rare and winning, this lovely Art Deco porcelain rondel, glazed in black, gold and red on a white ground, was designed and executed by Waylande Gregory, the great American sculptor and ceramicist. The crested water bird depicted is exotic and full of life, and is shown in a field of gold plant forms, and wading in a wavy, Art Deco body of water. Gregory was a renowned WPA sculptor and innovative ceramicist and produced a wide range of sculptures and wares in ceramic beginning in his college days, through his years working with Lorado Taft and later when he created large multi-figure pieces for WPA projects, institutions and public parks. A major retrospective of Gregory's work was recently organized by the University of Richmond's Museums.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)Diameter: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940s
  • Condition:
    Overall excellent; minor staining.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865115286401
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