Untitled Face Vessel
E.C.
Mid-20th Century
Hand-Built Ceramic

This expressive hand-built ceramic vessel captures the raw energy of folk and outsider art. The sculpted face, with its exaggerated features and textured, unglazed surface, conveys a sense of spontaneous creativity. The rough, hand-modeled style emphasizes the individualistic and experimental approach of the maker.

Signed E.C. on the base, this vessel is likely a one-of-a-kind piece created by a self-taught or emerging artist. The piece embodies the unpolished, authentic charm associated with outsider ceramic art, where form takes precedence over technical precision. Its sculptural presence and evocative facial expression make it a compelling addition to any collection of folk or outsider ceramics.

On display at the Disco Freedom Gallery, 818 Hyde St., San Francisco.