Eugene F. Bunker Large Studio Pottery Vase – Abstract Expressionist Influence

Description: Offering this fantastic large wide-top vase by the renowned studio potter Eugene F. Bunker. His technique on this piece, showcasing abstract design elements with several layers and colors of glaze makes it a real favorite of mine. Approximately 8 inches tall and 5 ¼ inches wide, this piece can’t help but remind you of subway graffiti and/or tagging, though Bunker’s true inspiration likely came from the abstract expressionist painters of the 1940s and 1950s, including artists like Jackson Pollock, with whom he was deeply familiar. In perfect condition with no chips, cracks, or damage, this vase captures the essence of Bunker’s artistic vision, blending bold abstract forms with the meticulous craft of ceramics. The vase bears Bunker's incised signature on the bottom, and the vase’s dynamic surface makes it a fantastic piece for any collector of studio pottery or mid-century modern design. Bunker, born in Bozeman, Montana, in 1928, studied under influential artists such as Antonio Prieto at Mills College and went on to a distinguished career in ceramics. He served as Resident Director of the Archie Bray Foundation and held teaching positions at various universities, including the University of North Carolina, Asheville, where he was Professor and Art Department Head. His work is held in prestigious public collections, including the Henry Gallery at the University of Washington and the Portland Art Museum. This fantastic piece is one of several by him that I collected over the years – he was definitely a favorite. It was always between this one and his smaller vase with abstract horses that I sold to one of my favorite collectors a ways back. This is my last Bunker piece and its nice one. Add it to your collection today.

Price: 225 USD

Location: Studio City, California

End Time: 2024-12-02T17:28:50.000Z

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