1990 Charles Smith Decorative Bowl

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Stunning decorative bowl by Dr. Charles Smith, noted African-American, potter, sculpter, artist and historian; signed on bottom with number or … more Stunning decorative bowl by Dr. Charles Smith, noted African-American, potter, sculpter, artist and historian; signed on bottom with number or date 11/90. 7.5 " wide x 4.5" deep. In the personal collection of Clover's Cottage for 34 years; purchased in 1990. We are honored to own this early work.

See, early article in Alabama News Center, January 9, 2017, by Tommy Black for incite on the artist's personal history. Recent article in the New York Times, "Self taught Artist takes his roadside Acropolis North" by Randy Kennedy; July 8 2022.
Recent book about his work, "Charles Smith, Black Hands/I am." Editor: Mobile Museum of Art. less