VINTAGE RARE SIGNED POND FARM CALIFORNIA STUDIO ART POTTERY PITCHER WILDENHAIN

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Pond Farm Studio Pottery VesselDescription and Item InformationUp for sale is this vintage Pond Farm studio art pottery pitcher or jug. Please excuse the glare in the photos. This piece is approximately 4 inches tall; it is about 6 1/2 inches long and 4 5/8 inches wide. Unpacked, it weighs 13.1 ounces. The glaze is in shades of grayish-white and brown. This would be an uncommon addition to a collection of studio ceramics.IdentificationThis vintage pot is incised beneath, "Pond Farm," and it has the incised jug cipher. It is attributed to Marguerite Wildenhain, founder of Pond Farm. Wildenhain is an important, well-known, listed artist. She is listed on AskART and on Vasefinder, and her works have been exhibited by many museums. Per the Vasefinder Museum and the Robert V. Fullerton Museum, Marguerite Wildenhain (1896-1985) was born in Lyon, France. Starting in 1914, she studied sculpture at the School of Applied Arts in Berlin. In 1919, she commenced studies at the Bauhaus in Weimar, where she studied with Max Krehan and Gerhard Marcks. Wildenhain taught at the Municipal School for Arts and Crafts in Halle-Saale, where she was head of the ceramics program. She relocated to Putten, Holland during the 1930s, where she had a studio with her husband. She moved to the United States in 1940, settling in northern California. Wildenhain taught at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland. She moved to Pond Farm in 1942, in Guerneville, California (north of San Francisco). Summer workshops commenced in 1949. At Pond Farm, she taught some of the greatest artists from around the world. Wildenhain exhibited at the Nationals during 1940, 1946, 1947, and 1950.ConditionThis piece looks good overall, but it is not in perfect condition. It has no cracks. The spout is chipped, and there are two very small rim flakes, as shown. The piece has light wear. Variations in glazing are as made. Please review the photos, and ask any questions you may have prior to bidding or buying.TERMS OF SALE (the not fun but unfortunately necessary fine print)1. Sales TaxBefore merchandise is shipped to a California address (or picked up or delivered within California), a sales tax of 8% will be collected, unless the buyer provides a valid California resale certificate form by mail (or in person, in the case of pick up or delivery). The resale certificate must be properly filled out in accordance with California Board of Equalization regulations. No exceptions.2. PaymentsThe buyer must prepay before merchandise is released. Paypal payments over $250 will only be accepted if delivery is to an address with a confirmed status. A signature will be required for delivery if the total Paypal payment for merchandise inside the parcel is greater than $250. Contact the seller in advance of bidding or buying to find out about accepted payment methods for local pick-ups or deliveries. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made.3. Shipping and HandlingGood packaging is included; double-boxing is not included. Framed art will not be shipped unframed. The seller typically ships on Mondays and Thursdays, unless a holiday or special circumstance precludes it. If payment is via Paypal, the merchandise will be shipped on the seller's next shipping day after payment clears. The seller is not responsible for the transit time once the merchandise has been accepted by the shipping carrier.Economy shipping within the U.S. includes delivery to a physical address via an economy shipping method of the seller's choice. At the discretion of the seller, a faster shipping method may be utilized at no additional cost to the buyer. If the buyer prefers a different shipping method other than that chosen by the seller, or if delivery is to a post office box, additional shipping and handling costs may be required. In the above instances, the seller is happy to provide shipping quotes upon request.If international shipping is available, this will be indicated on the "Shipping and Payments" tab. International shipping is not free for the buyer; shipping costs are not negotiable. Shipping quotes must be requested prior to all international bidding or buying. The seller will determine the international shipping method(s). Some merchandise may be too large to be shipped to certain countries. Some countries have restrictions or prohibitions on certain classes of merchandise. The seller will only use legal shipping methods. Customs forms will not be falsified.International buyers, please note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when the item is picked up; do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. The seller does not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. U.S. and international government regulations prohibit such behavior.4. Descriptions, Images, and Other InformationThe seller makes every attempt to disclose damage to merchandise and to provide a detailed description and photos. Individual computers may display colors differently. The images and descriptions on this page may not be used without the express permission of the seller. All merchandise is sold "as is where is." The buyer agrees to indemnify and hold the seller harmless from and against any and all liabilities and expenses, of whatever kind or nature, arising from or related to the use, misuse, resale, or redistribution of the merchandise. A person under the age of 18 must not bid or buy without the consent of their legal guardian. 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