MCM Rare Fine Art Plum Lavender Ceramic Owl Wall Plaque 6x6

Elevate your mid-century modern gallery wall or art collection with an exceptionally rare piece of international studio pottery. This magnificent 6x6-inch hand-glazed ceramic art tile depicts a stylized, modernist owl perched on a branch, beautifully executed in a highly desirable cubist aesthetic. While most studio pieces from this era rely on common earth tones or monochrome glazes, this specific tile features an incredibly scarce, premium colorway showcasing rich plums, deep berry reds, earthy browns, and a striking, vivid lavender-purple border. It is a sophisticated, high-contrast statement piece that captures the playful sophistication of mid-century animalier decor, displaying beautifully on a tabletop stand or hanging prominently as an anchor piece on a walnut or teak credenza backdrop. This exquisite wall plaque carries phenomenal historical provenance, showcasing a deep-set hand-incised signature on the reverse reading "Gofer / ISRAEL / hand made." It was meticulously crafted in the 1960s by the highly celebrated modernist artist couple Avraham and Pnina Gofer at their independent artisan studio. The Gofers are globally collected pioneers who revolutionized mid-century ceramics by rejecting mass production in favor of ancient, highly demanding hand-detailing methods. This tile is a masterclass in the traditional cuerda seca (dry cord) technique, where thick raised outline channels are hand-drawn to isolate and trap deep, glass-like liquid glazes during the firing process. Because every tile from their small-scale studio was hand-decorated individually, this piece is a true one-of-a-kind artifact of mid-century Mediterranean modernism. The tile retains its original fabric-reinforced triangle loop hanger on the back and stands as a investment-grade acquisition for serious studio pottery collectors. Condition Details • Ceramic Body: Pristine, investment-grade structural condition with absolutely zero cracks, hairline fractures, or repairs to the heavy clay base. • Edges & Border: Flawless physical condition showcasing immaculate, razor-sharp side profiles with absolutely zero chips, flakes, or corner flea bites. • Surface & Finish: Exceptional glossy glaze vibrancy with perfect, jewel-toned color clarity, highly distinct tube-lined boundaries, and a beautifully preserved smooth face showing no micro-scratching or storage debris. • Shipping: Willing to ship across Canada and the United States at the buyer's expense. The tile will be professionally double-boxed and secure-wrapped to guarantee safe transit.