ONE OF A KIND. Turquoise Figural Head Planter. Sculptural Ceramic Art Object. A striking example of mid-century modern sculptural design, this ceramic figural head planter embodies the era’s fascination with form, serenity, and bold color. Rendered in a luminous turquoise crackle glaze, the stylized visage features closed eyes and softly contoured features, evoking a calm, meditative presence that transcends its functional origins. The flat, open crown is designed to serve as a planter, yet the piece stands equally well as a standalone art object, reflecting the postwar ideal of merging utility with sculpture. The intentional crackle glaze-highly sought after by collectors-adds depth, texture, and visual movement, enhancing the artisanal character of the piece. Rooted in the aesthetics of Mid-Century Modernism with subtle classical and modernist influences, planters of this form were produced by notable American pottery houses of the 1950s and 1960s and are increasingly difficult to source in such strong visual condition. Era: Mid-Century Modern, c. Color: Turquoise / aqua blue with intentional crackle glaze. Form: Figural bust head planter. Condition: Very good vintage condition; age-appropriate craquelure to the glaze, no visible chips or structural damage observed. Origin: American studio pottery, unmarked (typical of the period).
