BEN OWEN III / RARE 1987 GOURD VASE For Sale

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You areofferding on a 1987 wood-fired vase by North Carolina master potter Ben Owen III.

DESCRIPTION: This wonderful early example from Ben OwenIII has a graceful gourd shaped body with a nicely proportioned gently flaredlip. Its roughly hewn white stonewareclay body is decorated with a rare matte beige glaze. The mouth and shoulder of the pot are furtheradorned with a rich milky white glaze.

This highly collectible piece measures7 ½” tall and measure 5 ½” at its widest.It is in mint condition- no chips, cracks or repairs- and is signed anddated on the interior of the foot ring.

ABOUTBEN OWEN III: The name“Ben Owen” is synonymous with pottery in North Carolina. Ben Owen III, the artist representing thethird generation of that family’s craft tradition, was named the 2004 NorthCarolina Living Treasure- the state’s highest honor for creativeexcellence. Owen III has shown himselfto be a potter who is adept at working with an impressive (astounding?) varietyof forms and glazes. He has had a solomuseum exhibition at the Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum and his work isrepresented in numerous other museum collections including the prestigious MintMuseum of Art. Respect and demandfor his work among serious collectors continues to surge with each passingyear.

SHIPPING: Winning buyer pays for insured USPS Priorityshipping. Winning New York buyer paysapplicable state sales tax. Internationalshipping charge is $45. Winning international buyers areresponsible for any import taxes imposed by their particular country. Payment via PAYPAL is due within five days ofthe end of the sale. THANKS forlooking and GOOD LUCK.

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