Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase
Estimated Value
$75-$250
A tall, sculptural ceramic vase with a tapered, flared form and a strong geometric design. The body is finished in a warm tan or peach-toned glaze, accented by raised vertical green elements that create an architectural, stylized look. The base is a rounded dark blue-gray disk, giving the piece a grounded, modernist profile. The overall aesthetic suggests decorative studio pottery or a commercially produced art pottery vase influenced by Art Deco and early Mid-Century design trends. No maker's mark is visible in the provided image.
Era
Likely 1930s-1950s (Art Deco to Mid-Century Modern transition)
Origin
Likely United States or Europe; exact origin unknown
Material
Glazed ceramic / earthenware or stoneware
Condition
Good overall condition with visible surface wear and age-related crazing or glaze variation; no obvious chips or cracks visible from this image, though the base and edges should be inspected closely for hairlines or repairs
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 12-16 inches tall; base approximately 6-8 inches in diameter
Weight
Medium
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium - The piece appears period-appropriate and hand-finished or mold-made with glazed ceramic construction, but the exact maker, date, and authenticity cannot be confirmed from the visible side view alone
Provenance
Unknown; likely decorative art pottery from a mid-20th-century studio or manufacturer. Without a base mark, attribution remains uncertain.
Historical Significance
Vases of this form reflect the popularity of streamlined geometric ceramics in the Art Deco and early Mid-Century periods, when designers emphasized bold silhouettes, stylized ornament, and contrasting glazes. Pieces like this are valued more for design appeal and maker attribution than for material rarity.
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