Product code: VTG Lapid ceramic deals pottery hand-painted and signed Esther, Israel, 5”x 5.75”
Seldom does ceramic pottery represent a country's art history like LAPID does for Israel. First prolific, now honored, Lapid is one of the most prestigious, hand-painted pottery from mid-century Jaffa, Israel. Before and since 1949, this is where the pottery was manufactured & designed for 47 years. Where Jews, Christians & Arabs collaborated through history to develop this well-loved art. It reflected the archeology of the desert lands and the creative influences from Europe, and Scandinavia to develop the styles. The 165-foot kiln ran 24/7 because took 2 weeks to turn on/off. A sales boom in 1947, a new art dept., and head designer, moved Lapid into dinnerware & art ware, high society and the masses ate it up. All hand-painted almost singularly by women, signed with just their first names. Closed 1990. Key men persevered to shine a light on deals this art history for Israeli. A book…now collectors! Freckled Blue-grey/Brown/Black.
Seldom does ceramic pottery represent a country's art history like LAPID does for Israel. First prolific, now honored, Lapid is one of the most prestigious, hand-painted pottery from mid-century Jaffa, Israel. Before and since 1949, this is where the pottery was manufactured & designed for 47 years. Where Jews, Christians & Arabs collaborated through history to develop this well-loved art. It reflected the archeology of the desert lands and the creative influences from Europe, and Scandinavia to develop the styles. The 165-foot kiln ran 24/7 because took 2 weeks to turn on/off. A sales boom in 1947, a new art dept., and head designer, moved Lapid into dinnerware & art ware, high society and the masses ate it up. All hand-painted almost singularly by women, signed with just their first names. Closed 1990. Key men persevered to shine a light on deals this art history for Israeli. A book…now collectors! Freckled Blue-grey/Brown/Black.