Howard Pierce Comedy and Tragedy Mask Vase

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This Howard Pierce Comedy and Tragedy Mask Vase comes from a significant Howard Pierce collection that has been cabinet kept for many years. Howard Pierce was active and supportive of his Community Playhouse Theatre in the Hi-Desert. It is a beatiful vase in support of the Arts created by Howard Pierce, and how fitting for such an important figure in the Arts. This vase is rare and is not seen often. Howard Pierce was a highly talented artist and a one-man studio potter who started his work in the 1940's and continued up until his death in 1994. He is recognized as one of the greats having worked with William Manker, and his work strongly influenced California Pottery. His work has always been highly collected and has become more so over the last few years, particularly as pottery experts and collectors discover the depth and quality of his talent, work, and contributions to the arts. This vase is a great piece done by Howard Pierce, and it measures 6-5/8" high x 3-1/2" wide. It is marked Howard Pierce. T are no chips, cracks, or damage. A fine addition to any studio pottery, mid-century modern, Eames era, or California Pottery collection. Offered at a reasonable reserve for the collector.

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