Modernistic Charger

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by John Brassey, Jul 11, 2020.

  1. John Brassey

    John Brassey Well-Known Member

    A friend sent me photos of these two large chargers and asked if I could help. No pic of the backs I’m afraid but they are totally black with no mark or signature. Any ideas? I feel there’s a South American vibe to them. About 40cm diameter.
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    John Brassey, Jul 11, 2020
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  2. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    Are they cloisonne enamel? They sure look like it!
     
    blooey, Jul 11, 2020
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  3. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    Look like pottery/ceramic to me
     
    rink28, Jul 11, 2020
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  4. John Brassey

    John Brassey Well-Known Member

    They are definitely pottery
     
    John Brassey, Jul 12, 2020
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  5. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    @John Brassey The fine lines are incised then? Couldn't see how it could be made otherwise - they looked level with the surface to me, that's what I think threw me.
     
    blooey, Jul 12, 2020
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  6. George Nesmith

    George Nesmith Well-Known Member

    To me they look like tourist ware from the southwest. Nice way to show the mythology of the first people.
     
    George Nesmith, Jul 13, 2020
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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I also think the imagery is Southwestern.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Jul 13, 2020
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  8. Brynne

    Brynne Member

    Agreed. I lived in Sedona for 20 years and in my opinion, they are both fine quality gallery pieces but I am by no means an expert.
     
    Brynne, Jul 13, 2020
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  9. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    I think the quality is very good but disagree that they were gallery pieces if they’re unsigned. I think they’re higher end commercial “gift shop” pieces from the SW and my personal “vibe” is 80s.
     
    reader, Jul 13, 2020
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