$150
Edwin (1910-2008) and Mary Scheier (1908-2007) Studio Pottery Low Bowl, United States, mid-20th century, matte yellow glaze, incised mark "Scheier," ht. 2 1/2, dia. 9 1/4 in. Note: Mary and Edwin Scheier's lifelong collaboration began in the 1930s when both worked for the federal Works Progress Administration. After spending a year as traveling puppeteers, they were given the opportunity to experiment with ceramics at the Tennessee Valley Authority Ceramic Laboratory and turned to pottery. Although they were largely self-taught, they were soon winning awards in national competitions. From 1940 to 1960, they taught at the University of New Hampshire, Durham. Mary threw their small and medium-sized vessels, and Edwin was responsible for the glazing and decoration. The abstracted linear patterns he used here relate to late Surrealist and early Abstract Expressionist imagery, but also have a playful quality that reflects his whimsical sense of humor. (cranbrookmuseum.org) Estimate $200-300 Rim chip. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-06-17
