Camark Round Vase Planter Maroon Camden Arkansas Art Nouveau Deco Pedestal Base
Item History & Price
Camark Round Vase Planter Maroon color Planter Shape Camden Arkansas USA Art Deco Pedestal Base Uncommon ceramic Camark vase. Camark Red Inventory label on bottom inside of vase base. No stamped marks on this piece. Vase Planter is 8” tall and 4-1/2” wide at top opening, square base is 3-1/2” square. SMALL CHIP IN GLAZING ON BASE. No cracks. Glazing imperfections consistent with this type of mold production art pottery are apparent. Standard gloss maroon glaze. No mold lines visi...ble. Flowing lines, curves, subtle vertical scalloping and in turned flared opening at top make this combination Art Deco Art Nouveau production art pottery piece highly collectible and sought after. This vase reflects the values of Art Nouveau style, very flowing and organic in shape. Art in the late 19th century, especially in Europe and then in the United States began to be inspired by natural forms and structures, not only in flowers and plants, but also in curved lines such as you see in this vase. These curves, similar to those of a whip or curving vine are manifested in this vase. This style is commonly referred to as the ‘vining or whip effect’ that is frequently generated by artists of the Art Nouveau period. Architects, artists, and designers made an effort to harmonize ornamental and functional pieces with the natural environment from about 1890 through 1915. Art Deco came onto the American scene in the 1920’s and deco elements including the square base are incorporated into this vase design. All of these design elements come together is this vintage production mold Camark vase. Camark Pottery started in 1924 in Camden, Arkansas. It was part of the American Art Pottery Movement of the 1920’s. Jack Carnes founded Camark Pottery and made many types of glazes and wares. John Lessell became director of Camark Pottery in 1926 and developed lines of art pottery similar to those he produced for successful companies including Weller and Owens. The early production of iridescent pottery and luster ware placed Camark Pottery firmly into the American art pottery movement and provided a sound financial foundation for the company in 1926. Alfred P. Tetzschner, a native of Saxony, Germany, took charge and created new lines, including the Futuristic/Modernistic line in 1927 during the second phase of Carmark’s pottery creations. This line was influenced by the movement later known as Art Deco. During a third phase of production and creativity, the company began to move toward less-costly production methods, as did several potteries nationwide as a result of the great depression. This third phase of pottery production emerged as the focus shifted from the artists and pottery decorators to interesting designs with new glaze manipulations. After 1930, molded pieces with glaze overlays and drips began to form the bulk of Camark Pottery’s production. The production began to shift into a fourth phase in the mid to late1930’s from innovative designs to expressive and some nondescript production flower vases, ceramics, and novelty ware. The colors changed to single solid gloss colors and to matte finishes. By the 1950s, Camark Pottery continued to mass-produce pottery in bright pastel colors and many sizes, colors, and shapes as well as some art pottery. Production of Camark Pottery unfortunately finally ended in the late 1960’s and into the 1970's. Retail sales ended in the 1980's. Own this Camark Vase today. See photos, which are a part of the description. With Economy Shipping you must provide a deliverable street address. Item will be insured. Packaging materials are included in the mailing cost. I reserve the right to not sell to those with little feedback or who have left poor feedback for others. Payment to be received within 4 days of purchase or item will be re-listed. (Email me if payment is a problem.) I welcome all of your questions and will do my best to happily and promptly respond. My heartfelt desire is to please my customers. I can provide additional photos if you ask. If you purchase multiple items, use the "Add to Cart" routine and then ask for "combine shipping" costs when done purchasing. I respond quickly to EBay mobile phone users. I ship within one day upon receipt of payment and offer a 14 day purchase price guarantee if you are not completely satisfied. If I misrepresent the item, I pay for shipping both ways. If your item is damaged or you are dissatisfied for any reason, please immediately contact me directly. Please do not open up a case and do not leave feedback. I am committed to outstanding service and buyer satisfaction. I will do my best to make things right for you. My goal is 100% positive feedback. Item may have a removable hologram sticker which must be intact if item is returned. Visit my store for other good stuff. Feedback: When you are satisfied with your purchase, leave positive feedback for me. Availability is subject to prior sale at another site. Please ask questions before bidding. International bidders not using the eBay Global Shipping Program must ask for a shipping quote before bidding. If you want a quote for international shipping not using the eBay Global S.P., please let me know. Thank you for viewing.
