Claude Conover
American, 1907-1994
Claude Conover worked for 30 years as a commercial designer before turning to ceramics. By the 1960s he was devoting himself full time to his pots. He exhibited in 14 May Shows; all told his work was shown in 47 exhibitions at museums and arts centers around the country, some traveling internationally. Many regional patrons have made these hand-built stoneware pots -most off-white-some rough, some smooth, part of their home environment.
Conover is considered a member of the Cleveland School; a term first coined by Elrick Davis in a 1928 article for the Cleveland Press, titled "Cleveland's Art Pioneers Have Put City in Front Rank in Creative Field."
He was the recipient of the Cleveland Arts Prize in 1983.(Biography provided by David Cook Galleries)
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Venel, 1960s Ceramic Pot Abstract Line Etching Design by Claude Conover
Located in Denver, CO
Brown ceramic pot with white parallel lines and etchings throughout by 20th Century artist Claude Conover. Narrow opening at the top, signed and titled on the base. Dimensions measure at 16 inches height and 16 inches in diameter.
Piece is clean and in very good vintage condition - please contact us for a detailed condition report.
Provenance: Private collection
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About the Artist:
Claude Conover worked for 30 years as a commercial designer before turning to ceramics. By the 1960s he was devoting himself full time to his pots. He exhibited in 14 May Shows; all told his work was shown in 47 exhibitions at museums and arts centers around the country, some traveling internationally. Many regional patrons have made these hand-built stoneware pots -most off-white-some rough, some smooth, part of their home environment.
Conover is considered a member of the Cleveland School; a term first coined by Elrick Davis in a 1928 article for the Cleveland Press...
Category
1960s Modern Claude Conover
Materials
Ceramic
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