Arnie Zimmerman Postmodern Ceramic Teapot, Dated 1981. With a stout angular body like an oil can, this tea or coffee pot can be used as a mug and has been glazed with abstract designs in black and maroon on the exterior, and a red paint inside. Marked on bottom and dated '81, this is by artist Arnie Zimmerman (American, 1954-2021). Hudson NY based artist Arnie (Arnold) Zimmerman was best known for creating ceramic sculptures that redefined ambition and scale in the field of ceramics. His work, ranging from the monumental to the miniature, from the figurative to the abstract, embodies his fearless exploration of surface, color, and form. He was an internationally renowned ceramic sculptor and his work is held in the permanent collections of many major museums, including the Metropolitan Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution, and so many more.

Dimensions are 6.5 in h x 7 in w x 5.5 in d. Condition is good with minimal signs of surface wear. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

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6.5 x 7 x 5.5 in