Rare Large Vintage 14" John Kudlacek Mid Century Modern Studio Art Pottery Vase

Description: Just out of a local smoke free house is this rare large vintage Modernist vase by the highly regarded artist John Sidney Kudlacek 1932-2021. The vase has a semi gloss to matte tan body with vertical "stripes", a subtle decoration, with random brown spots and a flared black top. The vase stands about 14 1/8 inches tall, measures about 8 3/4 inches wide, and is substantial weighing over 10 pounds. It is signed on the bottom with his impressed JK chop mark. The vase is in in excellent condition. See photos as they are part of the description. Bio; Born October 7, 1932, in Wilber, Nebraska, "the Czech Capital of the USA," John was the son of Frank A. and Lillian (Sindelar) Kudlacek and proud of his Czech heritage. He graduated from Wilber High School followed by the University of Nebraska with a B.F.A. in Art in 1954. After a two year stint in the Army he returned and earned B.F.A in Art Education. While he taught art in the public schools of Beatrice, Nebraska, he earned a Masters in Art Education from Penn State University. He continued to paint and work with clay until 1965 when he concentrated only on ceramics. He taught art at Emporia State University for 33 years, retiring Professor Emeritus in 1996. Kudlacek's work as an artist was recognized nationally and internationally. His pottery has been exhibited in juried shows throughout the U.S. and the Czech Republic. His award-winning work is included in many public and private collections as well as featured in solo and group exhibitions. Photographs of his work have been published in periodicals and books including Ceramics Monthly (where his work was featured on the cover), ceramicsART (Czech Republic), "500 Cups" and "500 Pitchers". The Kansas Arts Commission recognized him with the Kansas Governor's Arts Award and as one of the 2006 Kansas Artist Fellowship Recipients. John was active in the Kansas Artist Craftsman Association: a charter member and the first president of the organization. Besides the many pottery pieces John created, he was in part responsible for many students becoming active artists. He was very proud of this accomplishment and remained friends with many until his death. Would make a nice addition to any collection and is guaranteed as described. Calculated shipping is based on ebay's shipping calculator. If shipping is less we will promptly refund anything over actual costs. We reserve the option to change shipping partners if we can offer a more efficient cost effective service with the same shipping time frame or faster especially if there are any known problems or delays with any shipper. International shipping, if offered, is only through ebay's Global shipping program. Payment is requested within 2 days unless other arrangements are made. #LV-3X-181214-15-1224

Price: 385 USD

Location: Califon, New Jersey

End Time: 2025-01-11T19:54:23.000Z

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