Description: Huge, Vintage Antonio Prieto Studio Pottery Vase Description and Item Information Up for sale is this impressive studio art pottery vase by the listed California artist, Antonio Prieto. Please excuse the glare in the photos. This decorated bottle form has a narrow mouth and a deep foot area (apparent if you look beneath the pot). The glaze is purplish blue and gray with brown mottling; there are vague, abstract, round patterns to the mid-section of the exterior. This piece stands approximately 18 1/4 inches tall; it has a maximum width of about 5 5/8 inches. Unpacked, it weighs 7 pounds 7.4 ounces. This would be a fine addition to a collection of American studio ceramics. Identification This vintage piece is by Antonio Prieto (1912-1967), a well-known potter with a listing in the Vasefinder online museum and a page on Wikipedia. Per Vasefinder, Prieto was born in Spain, and he grew up in Hawaii and Chico, California. He attended the California College of Arts and Crafts (CCAC), the California School of Fine Arts (CSFA), and Alfred University. He was husband to Eunice Prieto. He taught at the CCAC and at Mills College, where he was an influence to many now famous studio potters. He exhibited widely during his lifetime, and his work is now held by important museums and in private collections. Condition The vase looks very good overall, with no cracks or chips. It has light wear. Variations in glaze application are as made. Also as made, there are a couple of brown crease-type firing flaws on the exterior sides; the one shown in Photo 4 is approximately 1/2 inch long, and the one shown in Photo 9 is about 1 1/8 inches long. Please review the photos, and ask any necessary questions prior to bidding or buying. Terms of Sale 1. Payments Taxes may be applicable. The correct shipping address must be included with payment. Contact the seller before bidding or buying to find out about acceptable payment methods for local pickups or deliveries. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made. 2. Shipping Good packaging is included; double-boxing is not necessarily included. Framed art will not be shipped unframed. The seller usually ships on Mondays and Thursdays. The merchandise will normally be shipped on the seller's next shipping day after payment clears. The seller is not responsible for the transit time once the merchandise has been accepted by the shipping carrier. Shipping includes delivery to a physical address via a method of the seller's choice. If the buyer prefers a different shipping method other than that chosen by the seller, or if delivery is to a post office box, additional shipping costs may be required. At the seller's discretion, a signature may be required for delivery. Shipping quotes must be requested prior to all international bidding or buying. For international shipping, there may be parcel size restrictions or prohibitions on certain classes of merchandise. Customs forms will not be falsified. International buyers, please note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when the item is picked up; do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. The seller does not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. U.S. and international government regulations prohibit such behavior. 3. Other Information Individual computers may display colors differently. All merchandise is sold "as is where is." The buyer agrees to indemnify and hold the seller harmless from and against any and all liabilities and expenses, of whatever kind or nature, arising from or related to the purchase, use, misuse, resale, or redistribution of the merchandise. A person under the age of 18 must not bid or buy without the consent of their legal guardian. Acceptance of Agreement By bidding or buying, the buyer acknowledges their understanding and acceptance of the above Terms of Sale.
Price: 1699.99 USD
Location: Sunny California
End Time: 2025-01-17T20:30:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 39.42 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Features: Hand Thrown
MPN: Not Applicable
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 5 5/8"
Pattern: Abstract
Time Period Manufactured: 20th Century
New or Used: Used
Production Technique: Pottery
Item Length: 5 5/8"
Item Height: 18 1/4"
Subject: Abstract Art
Vintage: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Origin: California
Material: Clay
Product Line: Antonio Prieto
Finish: Glaze
Production Style: Art Pottery
Brand: Antonio Prieto
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Multicolor
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Backstamp: Glazed
Theme: Abstract
Type: Vase
