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Ken Price Signed Midcentury Modern California Studio Pottery Vase Vessel 1956

About the Item

A wonderful work by famed American/ California potter/ artist Ken Price. This an earlier work done while he was at USC in 1956. Signed and noted "USC 1956" on the underside of piece. In September 2012, price's work was the subject of a 50-year retrospective which opened at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and later travelled to both the Nasher sculpture center and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His works, which in recent years have become quite coveted and in high demand, can be found in Fine Art collections and museums throughout the world. This work would be a fantastic addition to any collection and sure to stand out. Dimensions: 7.5" high, 5" diameter.
  • Creator:
    Ken Price (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1956
  • Condition:
    In very good to excellent vintage condition with no discernable flaws, cracks, chips, etc... (please see photos). A truly special piece.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254314718892

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