Three Unusual Mid Century Oversized Pieces Of Art Pottery By Daniel Gehan Woowich, Maine

Unusual mid century modern coil design made by Dan Gehan of Ackworth, NH and Woolwich, Maine. The vase is oversized and displays a receptacle that can be used as a flower frog for additional flowers. In very good to excellent condition for its age. Signed on the underside Dan Gehan with backstamp. No date. Stands approximately 9" tall x 13" in diameter at mid point x 6 1/4" diameter at squared top x 6 1/4" in diameter at the base.

Daniel Gehan Woolwich, Maine - Artist-Sculpture-Potter-known for his "Coil Pottery". Some of Dan's works are in collections as far away as Japan. Later in he career he focused and specialized in sculpting "Coil Pottery"/ Dan and his wife Mary Ann were founding investors in "Studio Potter" magazine in the 1970's. They also had a company called "Peaches & Co0" where they made pottery at Mahopac, NY. Dan is listed with New Hampshire Historical Society, know for salt glaze stoneware and at one point made studio potter at South Acworth, NY.

The second piece is The piece has a volcanic iridescent color with tones of green, copper, and gold. 18" tall x 10" across at the very top. The square base is 4".

The third piece is has a multiple green shaded surface -- mostly of darker green which gives it a life like organic feel. The triangular base ascends to midsection that tapers and then flares up to reverse beehive and applied wing like form. This is probably one of the earliest forms he created as there is no formal stamp - just his signature in brown ink. Fully signed on bottom in ink. Measures 21 1/2" tall x 11" across the base on all sides.

$100 - $200

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Gerald Bell | (207) 797-9386 | gbell23@maine.rr.com

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Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

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Sunday, 4/14 through Tuesday, 4/16, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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