Category
Other
Distinguishing marks
DeForest of California, USA
Condition
Good
Date Period
1950s, 1960s
Size and dimensions of this item
9"x9"
Long Description
This is rare, midcentury modern DeForest of California wall plate. It has a hand painted anthropomorphic fish on it. It measures 9"x9". DeForest of Calif USA is engraved on the back. The plate is not glazed, which is unusual for DeForest items. I have never seen another DeForest item like this, and I have no idea what it's worth. I would appreciate any information someone may have on this item. Thank you.
Photos
For Sale?
No
Re: DeForest California Mid Century Hand Painted...
This person on Flickr might be able to help https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/albums/72157622050409936/
They have a pic of a plate that same shape as yours with the same hanging holes, different subject and it’s been fired. That pic is incomplete but looks like it’s with other plates.
I don’t know what a plate that hasn’t been fired would be worth. Similar fired items seem to go for around $20. I wonder if this could be a prototype.
Re: DeForest California Mid Century Hand Painted...
Deforest started about 1950 and operated to 1970 or so, long after most other California potters went out of business. No huge value, $35.00- $55.00