Description: Offering this exquisite hand-thrown bowl by celebrated potter Gerry Williams , a stunning addition to any collection. The bowl stands 4 ½ inches high with an 8-inch diameter, featuring incredibly delicate, thin walls that highlight Williams’ remarkable skill and attention to detail. His incised signature is on the bottom and the bowl is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes or damage of any kind. Ready for display in your collection of American studio pottery. This bowl is finished with the Tenmoku glaze, a technique Williams was particularly fond of. The glaze’s rich, dark tones provide a dramatic backdrop for the repeating forms or symbols etched into the design—each just slightly different, suggesting an evolving narrative or story. I’ve always found it to be both visually and conceptually intriguing and find myself looking at it and turning it a lot. Gerry Williams, an influential figure in American ceramics, is known for his innovative use of stoneware and porcelain. His career began in the 1950s with the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where he was influenced by prominent potters such as Vivika Heino and Richard Moll. Over the decades, Williams mastered a variety of techniques, including wheel-thrown pottery and coil-built sculptures. He also became well-known for his larger, political sculptures later in life. In addition to his ceramic work, Williams made an indelible impact on the pottery community by co-founding The Studio Potter magazine in 1972, an influential journal in the ceramics world. His pieces are held in prestigious museum collections all over the world including the Smithsonian Institution, Everson Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the V&A in England. This bowl is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks, or damage of any kind. A beautiful piece from a pioneering artist, it would make an exceptional centerpiece for any ceramics enthusiast or collector. -
Price: 249 USD
Location: Studio City, California
End Time: 2024-12-02T17:28:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Brand: Gerry Williams
Type: Bowl
Color: Brown
Theme: Abstract
Material: Ceramic
Production Style: Art Pottery
Production Technique: Pottery
Subject: Abstract Art
