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Doris Hall Enamel Copper 1950 Art Deco Horse Plaque MCM browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Enamel: Pre 1960: item # 1083567 Mark Bassett (aka 'potterybooks') Author of Understanding Roseville Pottery P.O. Box 771233, Lakewood, OH 44107 216-221-6025 $295.00

This impressive large 11.25" Doris Hall enamel dates to around 1950. A classic Cleveland School artist, Doris Hall was one of the enamelists featured in Painting with Fire, the recent exhibition that finally put American modern enamel art onto the map. This example features a brilliant red horse icon at the center, with peacock-feather like details in blue and gold around the border. Framed in the original handmade copper frame. There were a couple of stickers on the back (from an antique dealer) when I bought it, and I have not removed them. Condition is extremely good, although there is one tiny nick on the rim at about 9 o'clock, smaller than a mustard seed in size. And there appears to be a stress crack inside the glass near the horse's mouth, although it does not show on the surface of the glass enamel. An unusual opportunity to purchase such a wonderful artwork, as these one-of-a-kind works do not surface very often. Perfect for Eames era or Mid Century Modern style decor.

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