Thrown and turned bowl with a ring of clay thrown onto the bottom to create pedestal, hand cut into geometric shapes, the spiral additions are hand cut and applied in the leather hard stage. The inside decoration is a Clarice Cliff inspiration, the outside has celestial bodies and crossed leaves and flowers. The pedestal is like many railings on bridges and balconies in Europe.
 
I began making highly decorated bowls and vases and wanted to add more dimension to them with elements coming off the surface (spirals, leaf shapes, wings, etc.) Also the idea of something holding up and presenting the bowl appealed to me so I began with the idea of women holding up the form. This has evolved into other elements holding up pieces; i.e. elaborate banisters, circus type plinths, etc.
 

Bebin Cypher

"Pedestal Bowl with French Balustrades" Pedestal bowl

Artist:  Bebin Cypher
Materials:  High fired porcelain / hand decorated with high fire under glaze colors on top of a cone 9 clear glaze
Size:  9 inches high (229 mm) x 13 inches diameter (330 mm)
Date:  Summer 2000
Artists mark:  Raised shell stamp, signed Bebin and dated
Edition:  One of an ongoing series
Catalog ref:  Bpb004
Estimated delivery time:  Currently available, if sold 3 - 6 months
Notes:  The inside of this bowl has the Art Nouveau pattern that is similar to the Bpb003 Bowl of that name.
Price:  POA
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