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Mid Century Modern Pottery Bird by Géza Gorka Hungary 1950s.

About the Item

Rustic pottery depiction of a crested bird by famed Hungarian ceramist Geza Gorka. Glazed with a muddled blue green satin glazed. Very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: 4 1/2 inches height x 6 1/2 inches width x 3 1/2 inches deep. Geza Gorka (1895-1971) one of the important Hungarian ceramist from early 20th, Century. During his early career, he went to Karlsruhe, Germany and learned about new modern glazes that were being used by ceramists in Germany. Gorka followed the tradition of Hungarian folk pottery with its arcahic forms and translated them into modern forms with new glazes.

Creator:

Geza Gorka (Artist)

Dimensions:

Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Ceramic,Pottery

Place of Origin:

Hungary

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1950s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Very good. Minor wear consistent with age.

Seller Location:

Miami, FL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU830141589752

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