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Claude ConoverClaude Conover Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Pot “Venel” 1960s Stonewarecirca 1960's
circa 1960's
$18,250
£13,780.44
€15,988.14
CA$25,646.98
A$28,574.36
CHF 14,917.17
MX$346,930.81
NOK 187,499.07
SEK 177,232.17
DKK 119,349.57
About the Item
This exceptional 1960s ceramic pot by renowned 20th-century artist Claude Conover (1907–1994) exemplifies mid-century modern ceramic artistry. Titled Venel and signed on the base, the piece features striking white parallel lines and intricate abstract etchings, showcasing Conover’s signature combination of smooth and textured surfaces. Its elegant form, with a narrow top opening, highlights the artist’s mastery of hand-built stoneware and meticulous craftsmanship.
Measuring 16 inches in height and 16 inches in diameter, this bold ceramic vessel makes a captivating statement in any collection, perfect for display as a centerpiece or part of a curated assortment of modernist ceramics. It remains in very good vintage condition. Detailed condition reports are available upon request.
Provenance: Private Collection
About the Artist:
Originally a commercial designer, Claude Conover fully devoted himself to ceramics in the 1960s. A prominent figure in the Cleveland School, he is celebrated for hand-built stoneware that blends polished surfaces with textured abstract patterns, often in off-white tones. Conover exhibited widely across the U.S. and internationally and received the Cleveland Arts Prize in 1983 for his contributions to modern art.
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.
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