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Harrison Mcintosh Signed Monumental Midcentury Large Ceramic Pottery Charger

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A very rare and early atomic themed or motif (a motif he would later come back to some years later) substantial charger by renowned American West Coast Californian master ceramist Harrison McIntosh who was famed for his Mid-Century Modern designed ceramics. McIntosh's works have been exhibited in such acclaimed venues as the Smithsonian in the United States the Louvre in France. Over his more than 60-year career, McIntosh had some 43 solo exhibitions from Los Angeles, New York, Belgium, Cannes, France to Japan. His work can be found in numerous collections and museums throughout the world including: Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Museum, Washington, D.C. Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, France. The National Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts. Mingei International Museum, San Diego, California. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California. The Huntington Library, San Marino, California. American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California. Signed with his early incised "McIntosh" signature on the base. This is truly a special work and would be an amazing addition to any collectors of his or other midcentury artists' work or an eye-catching stand-alone piece. We have not come across another quite like it. Vase dimensions: .75" high, 13.5" diameter.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Diameter: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Stoneware,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 1950s-Early 1960s
  • Condition:
    In very good vintage condition with light wear to underside consistent with age and use (please see photos) from previous display, else no discernable flaws, cracks, chips, etc... A truly stunning work overall. Extremely rare and quite scarce.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254319198712

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