HARDING BLACK / 1954 "STARBURST" BOWL

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                You are bidding on a museum quality vintage bowl by the late renowned potter and glaze master Harding Black.     

                DESCRIPTION:  This stellar mid-1950’s bowl finds Harding Black at the absolute peak of his ceramic prowess.  In keeping with the potter’s methodology, a lovely simple form serves as a canvas for a breathtaking display of glaze wizardry.  

               The interior center of the bowl has a jewel-like, glassy sang de boeuf glaze that flows into a dark green glaze before running to chocolate brown around the rim.  (The green glaze resumes on the underside of the pot.)   These glazes serves as a backdrop for a masterfully executed decorative pattern of raised smoky white Y-shaped adornments outlined in layers of brown and green.  (There is also one well-placed white circle at the center.)   

               This highly collectible bowl measures 9 ¼” in diameter and stands 2” high at the rim.  It is in vintage mint condition- no chips, cracks or repairs- and is signed and dated (1954) on the interior of the foot ring.               

               ABOUT HARDING BLACK:  The late Harding Black spent over 60 years throwing pots and making ceramic pieces in San Antonio, Texas.  He is best known for his beautiful glazes and is considered by many to be a ceramics pioneer and one of the significant historical figures in 20^th century American ceramics.  He was self-taught and devoted his life to researching the science of glaze technology.  Mr. Black was able to discover the methods to duplicate many historical glazes, including the ancient Chinese glazes, such as chun, flambé, oxblood and oil spot.  Appreciation (and demand) for his work has surged in recent years.

               SHIPPING:  Winning bidder pays for insured USPS Priority shipping.  Winning New York bidder pays applicable state sales tax.  International shipping charge is $55.  Winning international bidders are responsible for any import taxes imposed by their particular country.  Payment via PAYPAL is due within five days of the end of the auction. THANKS for looking and GOOD LUCK.