Rookwood Pottery Vase by Margaret Helen McDonald (1893-1964) dated 1926. Signed, numbered, and dated on base. A beautiful vellum glazed ceramic vase with fruitful berry vines adorning the shoulder on a cherry blossom pink body with a robin blue glaze embellishing the interior of the neck. This vessel is marked with the Rookwood logo (a back-to-back "R" and "P" surrounded by flames), a handwritten "M-M" (Margaret McDonald) artist mark, "XXVI" to indicate the date 1926, and identifying shape number "614 E" on the base. A gorgeous example of Rookwood Pottery by Margaret McDonald, featuring a fresh berries-on-the-vine motif and exquisite coloration with an attractive matte finish. Size: 4.375" W x 8.5" H (11.1 cm x 21.6 cm)

The Rookwood Pottery Company was founded in 1880 by the artist Maria Longworth-Nichols who created a world-renowned ceramic studio in Cincinnati, Ohio that attracted reputable artists and ceramicists. Margaret Helen McDonald was the daughter of famous Rookwood artist William McDonald. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1893, Margaret started decorating pieces in 1913 and continued until 1948.

Provenance: private Wabasha, Minnesota, USA collection; ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000

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Vessel is marked with the Rookwood logo (a back-to-back "R" and "P" surrounded by flames), a handwritten "M-M" (Margaret McDonald) artist mark, "XXVI" to indicate the date 1926, and identifying shape number "614 E" on the base. Near choice if not choice condition.