Jane Snider Canadian Studio Pottery Goblets, c. 1980s, Pair

A refined and collectible pair of signed studio pottery goblets by Canadian ceramic artist Jane Snider, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980s. These goblets exemplify Snider’s mature studio work, where functional form, balanced proportion, and expressive yet restrained decoration come together with clarity and confidence. Wheel-thrown in stoneware, each goblet features a gently flared rim, a rounded, tactile belly, and a raised pedestal foot. The surfaces are decorated with hand-applied cobalt and pale blue brushwork over a warm, lightly speckled ground—an aesthetic closely associated with Canadian studio pottery of this period and well documented in Snider’s known works. The painted decoration interacts naturally with the throwing rings, creating subtle movement and variation between the two pieces. As expected with authentic, functional studio ceramics, there is minor surface wear to the painted decoration along the raised belly ridges, consistent with age and gentle use. This wear is even and honest, and should be viewed as a marker of authenticity rather than a flaw. Both goblets are clearly signed “Snider” on the base, with a central firing hole visible—an important indicator of studio kiln practice rather than factory production. The matched pair format is increasingly difficult to find intact and adds to their collector appeal. These goblets are equally suited for use or display and would be at home in a curated FirstDibs interior, a Scandinavian-influenced setting, or a serious collection of Canadian studio ceramics. ⸻ Creator Jane Snider (Canadian) Date Late 20th century, circa 1980s Origin Canada Materials Hand-thrown stoneware with hand-painted glaze decoration ⸻ Measurements (each) • Height: 5 in (12.7 cm) • Rim diameter: 2.75 in (7 cm) • Base diameter: 2.75 in (7 cm) • Widest body diameter: 3 in (7.6 cm) ⸻ Condition • Very good vintage condition • No chips, cracks, or repairs • Minor, even wear to painted decoration on raised belly ridges only • Structurally sound and stable ⸻ Why This Pair Matters • Signed work by a documented Canadian studio potter • Matched pair (not later assembled) • Classic late-20th-century studio pottery aesthetic • Functional ceramics with strong sculptural presence • Increasing collector interest in Canadian studio work from this period