Vintage Pottery Bowls

Charlie Parker Original Burnt Umber Stoneware Studio Pottery 1977, Signed, VTG

Attributed vintage Charlie Parker fired stoneware burnt umber bowl with a unique glaze and light brown semi-circle pattern throughout. Signed on bottom of bowl. Medium and impressive design on a 7 diameter. Base of bowl is on a 3.25 diameter. There is one very small circular occlusion on the surface of the burnt umber that seems to be something that was there pre-fire or happened during the firing process and thus unavoidable–or perhaps purposefully occluded by the artist (see photos). Other than that question, the stoneware bowl is immaculate–clean and bright. Quick note about the artist. Charlie Parker’s ceramic career began in 1967, at the age of 14 when he joined Minnesota Clay Company as a part time clay mixer. During his apprenticeship with Westerberg, he focused on form and expression as well as glaze application and firing techniques. This piece by Parker would have been produced after his time in Minneapolis, where it is apparent how expressive his work was in the late 1970′s, in both glaze application, bowl design and firing techniques. This bowl is a masterpiece example of his early work and belongs with someone who can either display it or share it with others in some manner. In 1996, Charlie partnered with Russ Gustafson-Hilton and Stan Cowan to establish St Petersburg Clay Company. St Pete Clay began as a small studio with 12 members, a ceramic supply store and gallery. In 2002, St Pete clay moved to a new 33,000 square foot location in the historic Seaboard Coastline Train Depot, now the Morean Center for Clay. Through his experience Mr. Parker has established himself in the clay community as both an artist and educator. Charlie has won numerous awards in several juried shows such as CarftArt and the Morean Art Center. He has been featured in Ceramic’s Monthly and PBS/WEDU Arts Plus. His work can be seen in the Raymond James art collection as well many galleries though out the US and private collections. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware\Bowls”. The seller is “katerinakollectibles” and is located in this country: US.

Handmade: Yes
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Production Technique: Pottery
Occasion: All Occasions
Vintage: Yes
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Origin: America
Material: Ceramic
Year Manufactured: 1977
Shape: Round
Finish: Matte
Production Style: Art Pottery
Brand: Charlie Parker
Style: Arts & Crafts/Mission Style
Antique: No
Color: Multi-Color
Set Includes: Bowl
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Type: Bowl
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original