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David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender - 1970s

$1,100
£823.04
€955.21
CA$1,531.61
A$1,722.73
CHF 893.54
MX$20,897.93
NOK 11,329.57
SEK 10,661.76
DKK 7,126.11
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A vintage hand thrown 'thumbprint' planter in golden ochre glaze by famed American ceramicist duo David Cressey and Robert Maxwell for their collaborative Earthgender line. Signed on base. Earthgender was a short-lived ceramics company founded in the early 1970s in El Segundo, California, by renowned potters Robert Maxwell and David Cressey. Specializing in large-scale, handcrafted stoneware planters, the company produced modern designs featuring incised patterns like "Teardrop Sunburst" and "Thumbprint." Despite high expectations, Earthgender closed in 1974 due to the rising popularity of pre-cast concrete and fiberglass planters and the economic challenges of the mid-1970s, making their beautiful pieces scarce and highly sought after today. Year: 1970s Artist: David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Manufacturer: Earthgender Style: Mid Century Modern Dimensions: 7" diameter x 5.25" tall
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970-1974
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage condition. No chips or cracks.
  • Seller Location:
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6584244874812

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