Question:
I am curious about the provenenance of a piece of Red Wing pottery inherited after my mother-in-law passed away. It appears to be a vase, approximately 9 inches tall and 3 1/2 inches in diameter. On opposing sides there are two "handles" that resemble two connected half circles (the upper larger than the lower, with one set near the top and the opposing set nearer the bottom. The top of the vase in flanged inward, while the bottom is flanged inward toward a "base" of three rings. On one side is a large decorative motif of a stylized native american or egyptian woman in silhouette, a deer with spots, and a horizontal olive(?) branch. The backside of the vase is decorated by a vertical olive branch. The bottom of the vase is imprinted "Red Wing USA 1151" with the leg of the "R" extending under both words. The glaze color is a light olive color, and the condition is excellent. I am most interested in the pattern, history and any other information on this, and only secondarily interested in the value, because of the sentimental value. Mark

Answer: Hi Mark

this is a design by charles murphy, from about 1942. he did several art deco typoe vases and figures. very nice description, thank you… value is around 75.00. thanks, steve n rose