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Claude Conover Ceramics

American, 1907-1994

Artist Claude Conover was a master ceramicist, known for rustic pieces that appear roughly finished yet were created with meticulous care. Though he was not averse to using color and glaze, Conover is most noted for his monochromatic ceramics and pottery. These pieces have a simple, rugged appeal, setting them apart from many of his mid-century modern contemporaries. He often etched lines onto the surfaces of his vessels, planters and other decorative objects, giving them an old-world appearance. 

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Conover attended the Cleveland Institute of Art. From there, he worked for 30 years as a commercial designer. At 55, Conover quit his job and devoted his time to making ceramics, a skill that he taught himself.

Conover put himself on a strict, seven-day weekly schedule in which he focused on specific parts of the ceramic process, from rolling the vase necks to the final furnacing and glazing. Each week, he turned out an average of six unique handmade pieces, creating about 250 works per year. Conover pursued a simplistic style, finding the beauty within the materials themselves without the need for lavish ornamentation or opulent colors. He drew inspiration from nature, always keeping his eyes open to new ideas for form and utility.

Over the course of his career, Conover’s work was shown in scores of museum exhibitions all over the United States. In 1983, he won the Cleveland Arts Prize for Visual Arts. Conover’s ceramic pieces are still widely celebrated by collectors and art enthusiasts. Today, many museums and private collections hold his ceramics and pottery, including the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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Creator: Claude Conover
Claude Conover "Ulel" Stoneware or Ceramic Vessel or Vase
Claude Conover "Ulel" Stoneware or Ceramic Vessel or Vase

Claude Conover "Ulel" Stoneware or Ceramic Vessel or Vase

By Claude Conover

Located in New York, NY

Claude Conover exquisite large glazed stoneware or ceramic vessel titled "Ulel." This stoneware vase is glazed in gray and white and finely decorated with Conover's signature pattern...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Claude Conover Ceramics

Materials

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Tamnel Vessel by Claude Conover, Stoneware, Mid-Century Modern, USA
Tamnel Vessel by Claude Conover, Stoneware, Mid-Century Modern, USA

Tamnel Vessel by Claude Conover, Stoneware, Mid-Century Modern, USA

By Claude Conover

Located in Dallas, TX

Discover the timeless elegance of the "Tamnel" vessel by Claude Conover, a notable American ceramist (1907-1994), renowned for his intricate craftsmanship. This large ceramic piece, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Claude Conover Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Chrapas Vessel by Claude Conover, Mid-Century Modern Stoneware, USA
Chrapas Vessel by Claude Conover, Mid-Century Modern Stoneware, USA

Chrapas Vessel by Claude Conover, Mid-Century Modern Stoneware, USA

By Claude Conover

Located in Dallas, TX

A large ceramic vessel by Claude Conover (American 1907-1994) titled "Chrapas". Signed on underside. Insert included.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Claude Conover Ceramics

Materials

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Claude Conover 'Chuc' Vessel, Stoneware, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Claude Conover 'Chuc' Vessel, Stoneware, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Claude Conover 'Chuc' Vessel, Stoneware, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Claude Conover

Located in Dallas, TX

A large ceramic vessel by Claude Conover (American 1907-1994) titled "Chuc". Signed on underside.

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Claude Conover pillow vase titled "OLMA".

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Claude Conover ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Claude Conover ceramics are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stoneware and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Claude Conover ceramics, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ceramics by Claude Conover were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider ceramics by Edith Heath, Raul Coronel, and Lagardo Tackett. Prices for Claude Conover ceramics can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $18,500 and can go as high as $22,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $19,500.

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