George Alexander (American, b. 1940), Ceramic Wall Sculpture

Hand formed slabs applied to a wood backing, polychrome decorated with applied flowers and vines, the blue field creates the impression of flowing water, signed on the upper side edge, lower right.

49.75 x 15 in.

From the Estate of the late Christian E. Yetter, Raleigh, North Carolina

Called by many "the Chihuly of clay," the American ceramicist George Alexander is known for richly-colored glazes and sensational three-dimensional details.

Several chips and losses to flowers and foliage, some areas with glued repairs.