Vintage Treimane Art Pottery Studio Vase

Vintage Treimane Art Pottery Studio Vase – Val-David, Quebec (c. 1960s/70s) A highly collectible mid-century modern Canadian studio pottery vase crafted by the renowned Treimane Art Pottery workshop of Val-David, Quebec. Founded in 1949 by post-war Latvian immigrant artisans, the studio became highly celebrated across the Laurentians for blending Baltic folklore motifs with mid-century expressionism. This hand-thrown earthenware specimen features a robust, teardrop silhouette showcasing a masterful three-tier decorative finish. The lower body retains a smooth, semi-gloss rich red-brown glaze that gives way to a wide, matte-black midsection. The shoulder is embellished with a repeating, 360-degree sequence of highly tactile, hand-embossed floral and fleur-de-lis style crests subtly rubbed with antique gold-gilt highlights. The piece concludes with a dramatically flared neck heavily detailed in a textured, distressed metallic gold-leaf gilding. The unglazed, raw dark clay interior wall confirms its authentic studio origins. The flat matte-black base bears the characteristic, hand-incised cursive studio signature along the lower outer rim. It comes equipped with three round felt surface protectors. Specifications & Physical Attributes Origin: Val-David, Laurentians, Quebec, CanadaStudio / Potter: Treimane Art Pottery Period: Mid-Century Modern (Circa 1960 – 1975) Material: Hand-Thrown Earthenware Clay Height: 10.25 inches (approx. 26.0 cm) Width / Diameter: 7.0 inches at widest point (approx. 17.8 cm) Base Treatment: Three (3) adhesive felt furniture protector pads Signatures / Markings: Hand-incised cursive studio signature on the lower edge of the base Official Condition Report Overall Rating: Very Good to Excellent Vintage Condition. Structural Integrity: The vessel is structurally sound, stable, and completely free of major structural cracks, deep chips, or evidence of post-production restoration. Surface Attributes: The exterior glaze and relief accents are remarkably intact. Light, micro-surface imperfections and minor variations in glaze coverage are present throughout, completely consistent with hand-thrown studio pottery production of this era. Base Wear: Minor, localized superficial crazing lines are visible on the flat, unglazed portion of the bottom rim, consistent with natural material settling and age. Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue