
Description
A late 20th-century studio pottery work by American artist Donna Polseno (b. 1950). This sculptural vessel features a stylized female torso rendered in a pale celadon green glaze with a fine, uniform craquelure finish.
Polseno is recognized for her exploration of the female form through organic, minimal geometry. This piece demonstrates her mastery of the intersection between functional vessel and biomorphic sculpture.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Features a singular, darker teal "beauty mark" in the glaze near the navel area"”a characteristic of the reduction firing process and original to the piece.
Dimensions:
Height: 10 in.
Width: 5 in.
Depth: 2.5 in.
Category: Vases
Origin: United States
Materials: Ceramic
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Polseno is recognized for her exploration of the female form through organic, minimal geometry. This piece demonstrates her mastery of the intersection between functional vessel and biomorphic sculpture.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Features a singular, darker teal "beauty mark" in the glaze near the navel area"”a characteristic of the reduction firing process and original to the piece.
Dimensions:
Height: 10 in.
Width: 5 in.
Depth: 2.5 in.
Category: Vases
Origin: United States
Materials: Ceramic
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Features a singular, darker teal "beauty mark" in the glaze near the navel area�?a characteristic of the reduction firing process and original to the piece.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Vintage Donna Polseno Sculptural Ceramic Female Form Vase
Estimate $400-$1,190
Starting Price
$200
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Spring Collected: Timeless Interiors I
May 11, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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