MCM Listed Charles E. Abbott(1911-1986) MCM art studio pottery low bowl form Grotell protege Massachusetts Maine

The Charlie B Gallery of Carson City, Nevada is offering this nice Mid-Century Modern studio pottery bowl created by Charles E. Abbott (1911-1986). Per Vasefinder: Charles Abbott was born in Portland, Maine in 1911. Originally, Abbott was an architecture student, which he abandoned in the late 1930's. He studied ceramics at the Cranbrook Academy under Maija Grotell. Also, he studied at Alfred. Charles taught at several locations in the Northeast with 15 years noted at the Massachusetts College of Art, where he served as Chairman of the Department. He exhibited at the Syracuse Ceramic Nationals in 1941, 1947 and 1949. Professor Abbott's work can be found in the Vasefinder Ceramic Art Museum of Carson City, Nevada USA.

This low bowl is signed CEA, as shown. Tooling mark that is partially glazed filled noted to the interior of the form as made. There is light factory crazing to the form. There are no cracks, hairlines, chips or repairs. Slightest factory roughness to the edge base of the bowl from kiln removal. This has a nice ring when tapped. This is a fantastic item that dates circa 1960 and would be perfect in a Mid Century Modern decor. The natural asymmetry is wonderful in the form. All fragile merchandise is shipped using the "double box" process.