Mid-Century Rare Rectangular Vase Women & Their Horses Polia Pillin c.1950-60s

Vintage Mid-Century Polia Pillin, a great American Modernist, Painting on Ceramic Rare Rectangular Shaped Ceramic Pottery Vase Each side has a unique Woman riding her Horse. Feminism and women were some of her major themes in her art. This piece Is a quintessential example of her finest art. The colors featured on this vase are noted to be her best. Women and Feminism were important subjects to Polia Pillin. c.1950-60s As noted in the photos, this vase has a small From Wikipedia Page About Mrs. Pillin About the Artist: Polia Pillin, née Sukonic or Sunockin (September 1, 1909 – July 25, 1992), was a Polish-American ceramist during the 20th century. Born in Częstochowa, Poland, in 1909, she immigrated to the United States in 1924 and settled in Chicago, Illinois. In 1927, she met and married Ukrainian immigrant William Pillin. They lived near Albuquerque, New Mexico, from 1936-1940; Chicago from 1940-1948; and finally Los Angeles, California, from 1946 until their deaths (William in 1985, Polia on July 25, 1992).[1][2][3] Her Work: Polia used engobe and glaze techniques to create mid-century motifs painted onto hand-thrown pottery such as pots, vases, plates, bowls, etc., with the majority of subjects involving women, horses, cats, fishes, and other animals.[4][5] She produced most of her work from her home studio, called the Pillin Art Pottery Company, which was set up in the family's garage in Los Angeles. Decorated pieces of Pillin pottery generally sell for $350–$4,000.