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"Gathering Around the Table, " Large, Rare Mid-Century Bowl by Meister

$2,950
£2,208.03
€2,551.41
CA$4,090.67
A$4,582.07
CHF 2,382.17
MX$56,579.37
NOK 30,346.95
SEK 28,688.32
DKK 19,039.99
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About the Item

Deliberately and charmingly naive and Primitive in style, reminiscent of some of the WPA-sponsored work produced in America, this large and very rare decorated bowl was produced by the Meister ceramic works in Dubendorf, outside Zurich, Switzerland. The domestic scene shown here includes a man playing the flute, a woman reading and another female figure bringing a platter of lobster to the table, with a cat and jug on the floor. The bottom of the bowl is well marked.
  • Creator:
    Meister Zurich (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Clay,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    Very small firing crack at center.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU86514158183

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