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Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Stoneware Ashtray
About the Item
Handcrafted beautifully glazed Mid-Century Modern curved bowl, Ashtray or catchall by California master ceramist Rupert J Deese.
Signed with Deese's cipher stamp and sticker on the base.
Colors are chocolate brown with a gray.
Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern ceramics, stoneware and pottery collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.
Dimensions: 2"H. x 6"W. x 5"D. diameter.
Made in California USA.
Rupert J Deese (born Rupert Julian Deese and known as Rummy) (July 16, 1924 – July 12, 2010) was an American ceramic artist. He is known for innovative design and decoration of high fired ceramics.
Deese wrote "It is my hope in making these vessels that as the perception of their beauty diminishes over time, they will sustain themselves by pleasant usefulness.
California master ceramist Rupert Deese worked closely with pottery legend Harrison Mcintosh. Deese's work can be found in numerous collections and museums including: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Boston Everson Museum, Syracuse, New York Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, California Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles Maloof Foundation, Alta Loma, California Millard Sheets Collection, Gualala, California Mingei International Museum, San Diego Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Logan, Utah Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC Richard & Alice Petterson Museum, Claremont, California Roger Corsaw Collection, Alfred University, Alfred, New York Scripps College, Claremont, California St. Paul Gallery, Minneapolis Walker Art Center, Minneapolis American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California
- Creator:Rupert J. Deese (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:North Hollywood, CA
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