Antiques, Curios, Collectables. Tin toys, Musical instruments, Ephemera, Bronze
Lot 86:
Description
A pair of mid-20th century studio art enamel bowls on copper bases, featuring complex, multi-layered glazes with abstract designs. The technique involves layering various coloured enamels to create painterly effects. The larger bowl exhibits a deep, flared form, with an interior decorated in dendritic patterns of forest green, deep plum purple, and iridescent white glazes, while the exterior has dark, mottled tones. The smaller bowl has a shallower, rounded profile with an interior central well of pinkish-tan surrounded by swirling violet, cobalt blue, and white glazes with dark calligraphic accents. The exterior of the smaller bowl is finished in a vibrant cobalt blue with abstract bronze and gold toned motifs. Both pieces display the characteristic reddish-brown tone of exposed copper on the rims and un-enameled base rings. Illegible paper labels are present on the undersides of both bowls.
Diameter of larger bowl: 20 cm
Diameter of smaller bowl: 15 cm.
Condition report:
The enamel surfaces appear largely intact with a high-gloss finish. There are no major visible losses, cracks, or significant dents to the copper bodies. Minor surface wear and oxidation to the exposed copper on the rims and bases are consistent with age and use.
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