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“BISON”

 

This beautiful vase was hand thrown by Margaret Cable at the North Dakota School of Mines. Cable was hired in 1910 to head the ceramics department at the school, and instructed there until 1949.

As seen in the picture to the right, this piece bares the distinctive cobalt blue seal as well as the signature of M. Cable, perhaps the school’s best-known artist.  Collectors will recognize the seal and signature, authenticating this vase as a genuine piece of U.N.D. pottery – acknowledged by experts as some of the finest American art pottery ever made.

 

American art pottery has always held a significant place in the auction world.  In the past few years, within that category, those who head some of the major auction houses on the east coast have seen U.N.D. pottery step forward with unprecedented representation.  In May of 2000, David Rago – a prominent auctioneer from the east coast, sold a piece of U.N.D. pottery for a record $19,950.  At that same auction, another piece sold for almost $4,000.  The experts at Kovels – an auction and appraising web site, valued “Bison” by M. Cable at $1,980 in 2000.

 

Other info:

Dimensionsà 4¾” h. x 6¼” w. 

Year madeà 1942                                                                                                                                                                                                

Colorà Avocado matte glaze.

Imperfectionsà Slight, barely noticeable crazing on inside only. Two miniscule pinholes on lower outside surface, created during the firing process. These in no way distract from the splendor of this piece, and are only mentioned here in compliance with the Code of Ethics set forth by the AAPA.

 

*If you’d like to make an offer on this piece, please send a message to slhuether@yahoo.com .

 

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