Description: ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION! Have you ever seen a more stunning Raku vase? The answer is "No Never, Ever, Ever"! This wonderful VINTAGE RICK FORIS CONTEMPORARY LARGE RAKU CERAMIC VASE & PEDESTAL SIGNED size 20”x17”has impeccable styling and superb craftsmanship. Rick Foris has been making pottery since 1970. For the past 30 years he has worked almost exclusively with raku, a method of firing pottery in which the piece is placed in a heated kiln, removed when red hot and put into a container filled with a combustible material, such as sawdust. All of Rick’s work is done solely by him. His pieces are wheel thrown and contain many hand built additions and bases. All are raku fired. Many are finished with acrylics. "Rick Foris makes fantastic and eccentric sculptural pieces. Many are constructed using complicated assemblages of disparate components. Separately, the elements seem familiar: bases, handles, lids and spouts which betray his origins as a functional potter. Some draw on architectural resonances from Aztec and Mayan culture, and shapes reminiscent of Oriental tea vessels, ceremonial temple ware, gold Russian minarets and even bits from an engineer’s scrap-yard. The sum of each sculpture, however, is much more that its parts and ultimately the pieces defy attempts to impose a provenance. Instead they offer themselves as stunning individual objects with more that a touch of Hollywood about them.” (Tim Andrews, in his book Rake, A&C Black, London, 2004)This previously wondered rake ceramic vase is in excellent condition with no damage or unusual aging wear. Minor chips on base pedestal (see all photos). Shipped by USPS Priority Mail, UPS or FedEx, based upon market/item considerations.We can usually save you money on combining items for shipping, so if you are purchasing multiple items please PUT THE ITEMS IN YOUR CART AND THEN DO THE BUY IT NOW - then you can request an invoice BEFORE YOU CHECK OUT and we will send you one with the combined shipping discount. By checking out without an invoice you might be paying more than you should. Please understand that I am not an expert in any collecting field and I am using more general terms and standards in referring to the items up for sale. I try to accurately assess the condition of each item. I get my description information through research and other collector’s opinions. All descriptions are for informational purposes only. PLEASE LOOK CAREFULLY AT ALL OF THE PHOTOS AS THEY ARE PART OF MY DESCRIPTION. EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS. I TRY TO SHIP WITHIN 24 HOURS. I WILL ADD EXTRA INSURANCE AND OR SIGNATURE TO SHIPPING IF NEEDED. I WRAP AND PACKAGE ALL ITEMS CAREFULLY BEFORE SHIPPING, SO PLEASE UNWRAP ALL PACKAGING CAREFULLY, AS WELL. I STRIVE TO PROVIDE QUALITY PRODUCTS AND QUALITY SERVICE. I LEAVE FEEDBACK ONCE THE TRANSACTION IS COMPLETE. IF YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH THE SERVICE AND YOUR PURCHASE PLEASE LEAVE A POSITIVE REVIEW. CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER WONDERFUL TREASURES ON THE SARA JANE'S ALLEY WEBSITE, AND ADD US TO YOUR FAVORITES LIST.
Price: 628 USD
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-15T21:12:47.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Handmade
Type: Vase
Color: Multicolor
Item Height: 20”
Style: Contemporary
Material: Ceramic
Production Style: Art Pottery
Production Technique: Pottery
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 17”
