Studio Pottery Signed B Reitz 15” Centerpiece Bowl Mystery Artist

Description: Signed B. Reitz, 15" Studio Pottery Centerpiece or Serving Bowl Incised on the bottom, "B. Reitz"Artist, origin and date unknown, possibly vintage, Southwest USAHigh gloss wheel turned body with textured matte rim and unglazed bottom and foot rim Thick walls; ceramic white clay pottery (porcelain or stoneware?)Colors are basically russet, tan and black with accent glazes in red to magenta outlined with a vivid blue; colors are richer than photos can show. Photos can't do justice to this beautiful item.The only blue in the pattern is around the magenta center; the russet has a metallic sheen that appears blue in the photos, but these areas are not blue, but russet with a sheenThe outside of the rim has an indented band all around except where the accent glaze spills overThe 1" wide rim treatment is a raised, irregular, textured, hatch like pattern in a matte, tan glaze. Measures 4" high; 15" in diameter across the top; tapers to a 4 1/2" diameter base Weighs 5 pounds, 10 ounces before packaging. Shipping will be high for this item due to size and weight and double boxing for safe delivery.Makes a very impressive presentation and is in very good, pre-owned condition with no chips or cracks. There is some heavy crazing on the inside of the bowl, but this doesn't show in photos. Any other irregularities in shape or glaze, flea bites, raised flea bites, glaze misses, etc. would be from the handmade process.Comes as found and as is and only lightly cleaned for photos.Condition: See specifics above. Most of our items are estate finds and are in good to excellent used condition. Vintage, pre-owned items will not usually be in mint condition, but may show signs of age, use, or wear from being pre-owned and loved for many years. We try to describe any and all condition issues, but may miss some. A defect not noted does not constitute an item "not as described." No Returns: Winner accepts item description/condition as stated, that all sales are final, and that items are sold "as found" and "as is," with no returns. Please note, we do our best to qualify, research, describe, and photograph all aspects of our listings, but we are not experts in this field. Be sure to check photos carefully and ask any questions before bidding to assure your satisfaction with the item/s. Shipping: Buyer pays actual USPS Priority or Ground Advantage shipping costs as per eBay's shipping calculator on the auction page. Method may be chosen upon check out. Both include free insurance and tracking. No handling fees. Shipping will be higher the further you are from our NV zip 89005. Fragile items are always extra-carefully packaged for shipping. Recycled shipping materials are often used as a way to help protect our environment. Payment: Your registered eBay address must match, or be updated to, your preferred shipping address. Buy-it-Now purchases require immediate payment. eBay may charge sales tax depending on your state's laws. For beautiful studio pottery, dinnerware, glassware and more, be sure to see our eBay store, Pottery Prints and Porcelain. Thank you for looking!

Price: 30.39 USD

Location: Boulder City, Nevada

End Time: 2025-01-10T19:04:24.000Z

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