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This charming figural stoneware bud vase, a signature creation by late Virginia artist Solveig Cox, is a delightful encapsulation of mid-century modern folk art. Standing approximately 4.5 inches tall, the piece is crafted from a speckled beige stoneware that peeks through an off-white, slightly textured glaze, giving it a warm, tactile appeal. The cylindrical form serves as a canvas for whimsical, hand-molded sculptural elements: simplified facial features with dot eyes and a distinctive nose are topped by stylized “hair” tabs on either side, imbuing the vase with personality and a naive, almost “hoodoo” style. The most prominent feature is the central motif depicting a figure (described sometimes as a man, woman, or fertility goddess) embracing a large, raised bouquet of flowers. The thick glaze pools around these raised elements, emphasizing their texture and handcrafted quality. This unique aesthetic is highly representative of Cox’s decades of work at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Virginia, where she was known for creating functional art that was both playful and deeply individualistic. The combination of its compact size, robust material, and charming, sculptural narrative makes this specific design a sought-after collectible for enthusiasts of vintage studio pottery.

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Washington Ledesma Studio Pottery Figurative Vase Tranquil Hands Pennsylvania 85. Vase measures 5-1/8 in diameter and is 6 tall. The item “Washington Ledesma Studio Pottery Figurative Vase Tranquil Hands Pennsylvania 85″ is in sale since Monday, February 24, 2020. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\Art Pottery\Studio/ Handcrafted Pottery”. The seller is “kilnhouse” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Object Type: Vase

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MID-20TH CENTURY AME RI CAN VINTAGE’EAVES’ SIGNED NUDE FEMALE TRUNCATED TORSO FIGURATIVE TERRACOTTA CERAMIC VASE, with CHALKY, MATTE FINISH, SIMULATING. [ARTIST SIGNED ON BASE]. Mid-20th century Ame ri can vintage figurative. Ceramic art & Modernist art pottery. Hips: 7″ Height x 5 12″ Width. Opening: 3 12″ Width x 2 34″ Depth. For your review and consideration is this really exquisite and very visually, as well as conceptually compelling, abstract figuration of a nude women’s torso, somehow deftly and cleverly realized from a wheel-thrown ceramic vessel. The softness of the female form is remarkable and quite a successful reminiscence of the Rubenesque, pear-shaped female form, of especially Victorian women and most other women, who don’t walk down catwalks modeling impossibly small clothes for a living. The exterior surfaces of the wheel thrown terracotta ceramic vessel, feature a bisque, matte finish, with a chalky white, semi-transparent wash visible to the viewer. At once, this appears to be some kind of archaic, figurative relic rather than a mid-20th century Modernist work of abstract figuration. The interior of the form features transparent clear glaze, allowing the vase to ostensibly hold water to place a flower or plant in. No cracks, surface abrasions, flea-bites or other visible damage. Clearly signed’Eaves’ in cursive writing on the base plate. Eye candy for even those sick of candy. It won’t disappoint. Very Good to Excellent overall vintage condition. The item “MID-20TH C VINT EAVES SGND NUDE FEMALE TORSO FIGURATIVE TERRACOTTA CERAMIC VASE” is in sale since Sunday, May 24, 2020. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\Art Pottery\Studio/ Handcrafted Pottery”. The seller is “modsanctuary” and is located in Milford, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Transparent, glossy glazed interior: Rough, textured exterior surfaces
• Signed by artist on baseplate: Signed ‘Eaves’ in cursive writing
• Modernist: Figurative
• Terracotta clay: Kiln-fired, natural exterior clay surfaces
• Nude female form: Truncated female body
• Style: Mid-Century Modern
• Material: Clay
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Mid-20th century: Circa 1956-1968
• Dimensions:: 7″ Height x 5 12″ Width (hips)
• Rim dimensions:: 3 12″ Width x 2 34″ Depth
• American: Vintage
• Wheel-thrown vessel: Hand-tooled, manipulated into human form
• Object Type: Vase
• Color: Matte, chalky terracotta kiln fired clay

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