Michele Richert Signed American Studio Pottery Vase | Sculptural Ceramic Art | Oregon Artist
Description
Elegant in both form and restraint, this signed studio pottery vase by Oregon ceramic artist Michele Richert exemplifies the beauty of contemporary American ceramics. Its graceful asymmetrical silhouette is enhanced by an organic sculptural relief evocative of flowing fabric and cascading water, creating graceful movement and visual depth from every angle. The understated composition reflects a quiet aesthetic that complements modern interiors while evoking the simplicity often associated with Asian design traditions.
Finished in a soft matte blue-gray glaze with delicate black speckling, the sculptural relief comes alive as light and shadow play across its flowing contours, enhancing the vessel's quiet elegance.
Equally striking displayed with fresh flowers, dried botanicals, or as a sculptural object on its own, this signed work reflects the artistry and individuality that collectors appreciate in studio ceramics.
Details
- Artist: Michele Richert
- Origin: Oregon, USA
- Medium: Handcrafted studio pottery
- Glaze: Matte blue-gray with subtle black speckling and selective glossy accents
- Signed: Yes, incised signature on base
- Height: 6 inches
- Width: 4.175 inches
- Depth: 2.75 inches
- Weight: 434.39 grams
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, repairs, or other condition issues noted.
Why We Love It
Michele Richert demonstrates the hallmark of accomplished studio pottery—allowing form, texture, and craftsmanship to become the decoration. The quiet blue-gray glaze never competes with the sculptural relief, instead inviting light and shadow to reveal the vessel's graceful contours. Equally compelling as functional pottery or sculptural art, it is a piece that rewards repeated viewing.
Curator's Notes
Although best known as a functional vessel, this piece comfortably bridges the line between decorative arts and sculpture. Michele Richert's work reflects the traditions of American studio pottery, where individual artists create small-scale works that emphasize hand craftsmanship, organic forms, and unique glaze development. The vase's flowing relief and restrained palette evoke influences found in East Asian ceramics while remaining distinctly contemporary in execution.
- Artist = Michele Richert
- Condition = Exc. Cond.
- Art Medium = Studio Pottery
- Material = Handcrafted Glazed Stoneware
- Color = Blue-Gray
- AccentDetails2 = 6"(h) x 4.175"(w) x 2.75"(d)
- AccentDetails3 = 434.39G
- AccentDetails4 = Matte & Glossy Finishs
- Height: 0 in.
- Width: 0 in.
- Length/Depth: 0 in.
Item ID: 109801
Category: Decorative Arts