A sculptural ceramic birdhouse by Berkeley artist Sandra Johnson, dated 1960. Featuring a generously rounded form with an expressive, layered glaze in earthy shades of cream, sage green, rust, and deep brown. Abstract markings, subtle incised lines, and variations in surface texture create a richly detailed composition with an almost painterly quality. The glossy glaze reveals delicate shifts in color and luminosity that are difficult to fully capture in photographs. A circular entrance and wooden perch complement the organic silhouette, while leather cording allows the piece to be suspended. A distinctive example of mid-century studio pottery, equally compelling as a functional birdhouse or sculptural object.
Dimensions: 10” Diameter x 8” H
A sculptural ceramic birdhouse by Berkeley artist Sandra Johnson, dated 1960. Featuring a generously rounded form with an expressive, layered glaze in earthy shades of cream, sage green, rust, and deep brown. Abstract markings, subtle incised lines, and variations in surface texture create a richly detailed composition with an almost painterly quality. The glossy glaze reveals delicate shifts in color and luminosity that are difficult to fully capture in photographs. A circular entrance and wooden perch complement the organic silhouette, while leather cording allows the piece to be suspended. A distinctive example of mid-century studio pottery, equally compelling as a functional birdhouse or sculptural object.
Dimensions: 10” Diameter x 8” H
