Large American Craft Ceramic Vessel by Emily Rossheim

A serene and sculptural large-scale ceramic vessel by the noted American ceramicist Emily Rossheim.
This striking piece features a low, lenticular (lens-shaped) profile, expertly wheel-thrown and altered to create a sleek, modernist silhouette. The surface is finished with a signature matte glaze in a soft, atmospheric palette of pale celadon green, interrupted by sweeping, abstract waves of dusty violet and mauve. The application of the glaze"”likely airbrushed"”creates a luminous, soft-focus effect, evocative of a misty landscape or cloud formations. The work exemplifies Rossheim's mastery of "light-gathering" forms that bridge the gap between functional pottery and pure sculpture.

Markings: Signature: Inscribed with the artist's initials "ER" on the underside.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The matte surface is well-preserved.

Measurements:
Diameter: 14 1/4 inches (36.2 cm)
Height: 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm)

Historical Context:

Emily Rossheim is an American ceramic artist known for her refined, minimalist vessels that emphasize form and color over ornamentation. Based in Vermont (and later working as part of Rossheim/Marrinson Studios), her work is characterized by the use of earthenware and porcelain treated with layers of slips and matte glazes to achieve a "painterly" quality.. Her work is celebrated for its distinctive "light-gathering" quality, achieved through the use of luminescent underglazes and satin-matte finishes that make the vessels appear to glow.

Rossheim has been a jury-selected artist for the prestigious Smithsonian Craft Show in Washington, D.C., and her work is exhibited and sold in fine craft galleries throughout the United States.

(Ref: VM98799)


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good

Dimensions:
Height: 3.75 in.
Width: 14.25 in.
Depth: 14.25 in.

Category: Sculpture
Origin: United States
Materials: Ceramic

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good