Bidspirit auction | JAMES LOVERA, VASE & BOWL

JAMES LOVERA, VASE & BOWL - A pair of stunning vessels by listed artist, James Lovera. Included is a red vase with a glossy finish and a large matte green bowl. Both pieces are signed by the artist underneath as shown in photos. The red vase measures 8.5'' H x 7.5'' W x 7.5'' D. James Lovera (1920 - 2015) was active/lived in United States and is known for Ceramic arts. California native James Lovera learned from and worked with the Natzlers, F. Carlton Ball, and Marguerite Wildenhain. Lovera studied at the California School of Fine Arts. His vessels exemplify midcentury Modernist form and function. The artist was heavily influenced by his travels in Japan, leading to his development of a pared down aesthetic focused primarily on exquisitely thrown shapes. He treated the vessel as a canvas, experimenting with glazes and pushing the limits of each firing, the results of which are as varied as they are beautiful.