Mid-Century Modern hand-thrown vessel features avocado green and chocolate glazing with high gloss finish, banded cylindrical form with footed base, signed, mid-20th century
Measures - 5.75" H x 2.5" OP, 3" BS x 4" @ W
Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Randy Webb Collection of the Call Museum of Hartsville, New York, 2017
A striking Mid-Century Modern art pottery vessel by Randy Webb, showcasing expert hand-thrown craftsmanship. The piece features a distinctive banded design with a smooth, glossy finish in earthy tones. This vessel exemplifies the mid-century aesthetic with its clean lines and functional form, making it a perfect addition to any collection of modern ceramics.
*Full collection as photographed; pieces listed separately*
BIOGRAPHY
Randy was born in 1913 and died in 1997. He obtained his MFA, Master's of Fine Art, at Alfred University in 1937 and was Instructor of Industrial Design 1949-1951, and Instructor in Pottery 1951-1956. Randy was nationally known for his paintings and ceramics, named the nation's CERAMIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR IN 1949 BY NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE. His career was dedicated to art and the creation of the Hartsville Museum.
Contemporaries include Ted Randall and Val Cushing...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Pottery Decorative Objects