Rare Original Tag Joel Edwards California Studio Pottery Ceramic Lidded Vessel

Description

Stunning Joel Edwards Mid Century 60’s California Studio Pottery Ceramic Lidded Vessel. Exceptional glaze and craftsmanship, in overall great vintage condition. Note the lid was broken and repaired by the previous owner (original owner) and he did a great job, wabi sabi. Comes with the rare original orange paper tag (the price tag is present but partially rubbed off). Approx total height: 8 in tall x 6.25 in (base height is approx 5.75 in tall). Weighs nearly 3 pounds. This pieces beautifully exudes both his Japanese and expressionist influences. See photos for details.
“Edwards was a contemporary post war artist and figure in the early California pottery movement. He was among the first group of students who studied ceramics under Peter Voulkos at Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles. He also studied under Marguerite Wildenhain and Soji Hamada.
Edward’s surface techniques include sgraffito, brush work and, on monumental works, stylized abstract sprigs or mat appliqué. These techniques were inspired by Japanese Sumi and Abstract Expressionist painters.”