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Michael Gross
"Untitled Vase, " Neo-Expressionist Ceramic Vase signed by Michael Gross

1986

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"Untitled Vase" is an original ceramic vase by Michael Gross. It features abstracted and grotesque figures on a yellow ground. 11 1/2" x 4 1/2" art The ceramic sculptures of Wisconsin artist Michael Gross are personal narratives that reveal an unusual mix of earthly magic and primal vitality. The artist works in a variety of forms, including figurines, large vessels and furniture. With over a dozen museum exhibitions under his belt, the artist is a regular exhibitor at SOFA in New York and has received a Wisconsin Arts Board fellowship. SELECTED COLLECTIONS: Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield, WI (Commission); Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock, AR; Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI; Everson Museum, Syracuse, NY
  • Creator:
    Michael Gross (1920 - 2004, Israeli)
  • Creation Year:
    1986
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8288g1stDibs: LU60533170281
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