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Lot # J432

Vanderbrook Studio Pottery Lidded Jar — El Rito, NM, Signed View Watchlist >

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Vanderbrook Studio Pottery Lidded Jar — El Rito, NM, Signed

 

Hand-thrown stoneware lidded jar by Vanderbrook Studios (El Rito, New Mexico), signed Vanderbrook beneath the base. The vessel displays a softly rounded form with a subtly ribbed surface and a natural palette of ochre, rust, and sage-toned glazes. The flat lid features a painterly, abstract landscape design evocative of the New Mexican horizon — a hallmark of Vanderbrook’s earthy, desert-inspired aesthetic.

Created by Terry and KT Vanderbrook, known for their multidisciplinary practice in pottery, printmaking, and mixed media, this piece reflects the organic sensibility of the El Rito Studio Arts movement, which flourished from the late 20th century onward. The harmonious glaze transitions and balanced form exemplify the region’s focus on craftsmanship rooted in nature and place.

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Good, No Damage

Size:
With Lid: 5 1/2" X 6"
Please Note: Soup for Scale in Photo

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