Trio of Brutalist Coral-Sand Cylindrical Vases, signed and dated, Donald Schnell

Description

Three cylindrical hand-thrown vessels in various heights. Features a textured exterior of local clay and crushed coral sand with incised primitive markings and a glazed interior. The two larger vessels are signed on the bottom.
Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist's studio in Mongoose Junction St John, Virgin Islands, late 1980's. Pristine condition. Market for vacation nostalgia

Dimensions:
Height - 7" (largest), 6" (middle), 5.5" (smallest)
Width - 2.5" (each)
Depth - 2.5" (each)
Weight - 3 lbs

Condition:
Very Good. The vases are intentionally crafted to appear aged and distressed. There are no chips, cracks, or repairs observed beyond the intended aesthetic. The interior of the vases is clean.

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Low Estimate: 200.00
High Estimate: 400.00

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Trio of Brutalist Coral-Sand Cylindrical Vases, signed and dated, Donald Schnell

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