66 - Collectors Auction June 9th Edition
Tue, Jun 9, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 147
"Tetela" by Claude Conover (American, 1907-1994) Stoneware Vessel
Estimate: $7,000 - $12,000
Bid Increments
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| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
This monumental "Tetela" vessel is a quintessential example of Claude Conover’s mastery of form and texture. The stoneware body features a robust, ovoid shape topped with a short, cylindrical neck. Its surface is extensively worked with Conover’s signature hand-impressed patterns, creating a rhythmic, cross-hatched texture that suggests ancient architectural or textile motifs. The slip-glazed exterior displays a sophisticated palette of earthy tans and browns, with white pigment rubbed into the indentations to highlight the intricate geometric grid and linear striations. This piece exemplifies Conover's ability to blend Brutalist architectural sensibilities with organic, handcrafted warmth. Signed and titled to the underside.
Details / Specifications
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Artist: Claude Conover (American, 1907-1994)
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Title: "Tetela"
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Medium: Glazed stoneware
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Dimensions: 18 x 9 inches
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Markings: Signed "CLAUDE CONOVER" and titled "TETELA" on the base.
clay, ceramic, mid-century modern, MCM, studio pottery, Cleveland School, architectural pottery, hand-built, textured, brutalist, monolithic, vessel, vase, 20th-century design, collectible ceramics
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