Bidspirit auction | Ann Donovan Petrified Forest Stoneware

Ann Donovan Petrified Forest Stoneware Maple Leaf Pottery Bowl - Large stoneware presentation bowl by Ann Donovan for Petrified Forest pottery. The hand-wrought ceramic piece features a shallow, undulating form with a characteristically irregular rim. The interior is decorated with naturalistic botanical leaf-press impressions of maple leaves, finished in mottled forest and sage green glazes with dark brown veining. The background and exterior exhibit a coarse, sandy-textured tan and brown finish. The underside bears a central circular potter mark, an incised stylized D within an oval for Ann Donovan, and an incised cursive signature reading Redwood NY and dated 92. Diameter: 12.25 inches.