Large Mid-Century Hand-Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl by Peter Voulkos 1952

Large Mid-Century Hand-Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl by Peter Voulkos 1952

Peter Voulkos (1924-2002) studied painting and ceramics at Montana State University in Bozeman, then earned an MFA degree from California College of the Arts. He began his career producing functional dinnerware in Bozeman, Montana. His talent was quickly recognized and he soon began winning prizes. In 1953, Voulkos was invited to teach a summer session ceramics course at Black Mountain College in Asheville, North Carolina. In 1954, after founding the art ceramics department at the Los Angeles County Art Institute, his work rapidly became abstract and sculptural. He moved to the University of California, Berkeley, where he also founded the art ceramics department, and where he taught from 1959 until 1985. Among his students were many ceramic artists who became well known in their own right.

In 1951, Peter Voulkos and Rudy Autio became the Archie Bray Foundation's first resident artists. Located in Helena, Montana, the Archie Bray Foundation's role in America becoming the dominant force in ceramics worldwide during the second half of the 20th century can not be overstated. And if the Bray (as its known in more intimate ceramic circles) was the incubator of such transgressive creations, Voulkos was arguably its first true star child.

This wonderful piece of studio art pottery was executed in 1952 during Voulkos' time at the Bray. It was acquired when new by Oregon artist William Givler and remained in his collection until his estate was liquidated in 2007. It was purchased by the current owner at that time and it has been in her private collection ever since. We are assisting her with the sale. It is 12.75" wide and 4" tall. It is signed and is in PERFECT condition. NO CHIPS OR REPAIRS.

Item ID: 4444-Voulkos

$2,950 $2,450 USD SALE

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