Paul Jeselskis Modular Architectural Ceramic Totem Components

A rare and fascinating offering of two substantial, interlocking modular ceramic segments by master American ceramicist Paul Jeselskis. Crafted from heavy stoneware, these hollow, donut-form components are designed to stack onto a central metal rod as part of one of Jeselskis' celebrated indoor/outdoor architectural totem sculptures. Both pieces exhibit the artist's hallmark deep-carving sgraffito technique, expertly finished in a multi-fired matte slate-black and flowing steel-blue/teal glaze that dramatically pools inside the recesses.

Item Specifications

• Artist: Paul Jeselskis
• Object Type: Modular sculpture segments / totem tower components
• Quantity: Two (2) matching interlocking sections (one large base/mid-dome, one small top/accent ring)
• Design Style: Organic Modern / Architectural Stoneware
• Markings: Unsigned (as is standard for individual mid-section totem modules, designed to sit flush within a larger signed assembly); unmistakable artist glaze and carving profile.

Component Details

• Component 1 (Large Dome Segment): Features a wide, low-profile dome silhouette meticulously carved with radiating, repetitive teardrop grooves. The interior shows raw, wheel-thrown terra-cotta clay with a clean, pre-cut center hole for stabilization rods.Measures 4"H x 9" in diameter
• Component 2 (Small Ribbed Segment): A more heavily stylized, smaller accent disk adorned with deep, fluid, root-like tendril ridges that create an intense tactile surface.Measures 2.25"H x 5" in diameter.

Whether utilized by a collector to complete or expand an existing Jeselskis tower, or displayed independently as striking organic-modern sculptural accents, this lot represents a unique look into the artist's structural portfolio.

As pictured. Displays surface scuffs, as pictured. Small imperfections in pottery, in firing process and in glaze are possible. See all detailed photographs for complete condition report. Any major cracks or repairs will be noted in the auction description.