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Paul Soldner Large Raku Fired Mid-Century Modern Vessel Wall Relief Sculpture
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An amazing and unique piece by renowned American pottery and ceramic master Paul Soldner who in the 1950s was Peter Voulkos' first student and who later became famed for developing the technique now known as "American Raku" - a practice of using low-temperature salt firing to make his vessels.
This sculpture, which features a wonderful splash of color, is unsigned as far as we can see but this is quite common with many of Soldner's sculptures. The work comes from a Colorado collection (where Soldner lived and worked) and was acquired directly from a dealer of Soldner's work by the previous owner.
Soldner's work can be found in collections and museums worldwide including:
Victoria and Albert Museum United Kingdom
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Museum of Arts and Design New York
American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California (which opened with a featured exhibition of his work in 2004 titled "Inferno")
Australian National Gallery, Sydney, Australia
National Museum of Modern Art, Koyoto, Japan
Oakland Museum of Art
Scripps College, Claremont
Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American Art, Washington DC.
Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan.
Dimensions: 14.5" high, 16" wide, 3.5" deep.
- Creator:Paul Soldner (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- 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), A unique, one-of-a-kind, beautiful work overall.
- Seller Location:Studio City, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2254333294222
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