{"product_id":"whimsical-studio-ceramic-sculpture-bust-with-glazed-cap-mid-20th-century","title":"Whimsical Studio Ceramic Sculpture Bust with Glazed Cap, Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA hand-built studio ceramic sculpture depicting a whimsical male bust, likely created in the mid-20th century. This expressive figure features a tilted, textured cap and a stylized facial expression with an open mouth and exaggerated features. The piece is finished in a pale glaze with soft lavender and cream tones, allowing the rough texture of the clay and the incised detailing to remain visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe base reveals the natural speckled stoneware body, with an open bottom suggesting it may have been kiln-fired without a base or intended as a closed vessel. The sculpture shows a raw, organic quality characteristic of mid century studio pottery and outsider art. Unsigned and unmarked, this piece likely originates from an independent ceramic artist or small studio. A distinctive addition to collections of folk art, Brutalist ceramics, or midcentury studio sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVintage condition as pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eListing is for described items only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDimensions approximately: 4\"L, 3\"W, 5\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBox S13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Whale Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45744035496126,"sku":"08032502","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6760\/1086\/files\/IMG-8817.heic?v=1767213115","url":"https:\/\/bigwhaleconsignment.com\/products\/whimsical-studio-ceramic-sculpture-bust-with-glazed-cap-mid-20th-century","provider":"Big Whale Consignment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}