Rare Early 1960s Harrison McIntosh Vintage Pierced Olive Branch Ceramic Plate, Signed

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Rare Early 1960s Harrison McIntosh Vintage Pierced Olive Branch Ceramic Plate, Signed

This rare vintage ceramic plate from the early … more Rare Early 1960s Harrison McIntosh Vintage Pierced Olive Branch Ceramic Plate, Signed

This rare vintage ceramic plate from the early 1960s, signed by Harrison McIntosh, embodies the renowned artistry of one of California’s most esteemed studio potters. Recognized for his mastery of form and balance, McIntosh crafted this 10" plate featuring a pierced olive branch leaf and stem design, seamlessly blending modernist elegance with natural motifs. His refined glazing technique, displayed in rich earth tones, highlights his signature minimalist approach. A true collector's piece, this plate not only exemplifies mid-century modern aesthetics but also represents McIntosh's enduring influence on the California pottery movement.

The plate bears an early script signature by Harrison McIntosh. Given the rare olive branch motif pierced into the clay, it is believed to have been made for a 1961 group exhibition at the Olive House of C.C. Graber Co. The Graber's Olives Olive House, based in Ontario, California, is home to the oldest continuously operating olive packing business in the United States.

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"ONTARIO - Announcement was made yesterday by Robert Graber of an exhibit of the works of California artists.
The exhibit, opening Sunday and continuing throughout the holiday season, will be held in a gallery of the Olive House of the
C. C. Graber Co., 315 E. 4th St.
Exhibitors will include painters Rex Brandt, Joan Irving, Robert
E. Wood, Kathryn Arnett, Phil Dike, Robert George, Alice Rid-dington and Milford Zornes; potters Harrison McIntosh, Rupert Deese and Tony Ivins; sculptor John E. Svensen; and enamelist
Phil Van Brunt."

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About Harrison McIntosh
Harrison McIntosh (1914–2016) was a celebrated American studio potter whose career spanned over eight decades. Renowned for his elegant, modernist forms, McIntosh's work seamlessly blended symmetry, simplicity, and serene beauty. A pioneer of the California ceramics movement, he helped define mid-century modern aesthetics with his signature sgraffito designs and harmonious use of natural materials. His timeless pieces are featured in prestigious collections worldwide, including the Smithsonian Institution and the Louvre, solidifying his legacy as one of the foremost figures in 20th-century ceramics.

Harrison McIntosh's work is featured in numerous prestigious collections and museums worldwide. Below are some of the most notable:

Smithsonian Institution, Renwick Gallery (Washington, D.C.)
Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Louvre (Paris, France)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Everson Museum of Art (Syracuse, New York)
American Museum of Ceramic Art (Pomona, California)
Crocker Art Museum (Sacramento, California)
Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan)
Yale University Art Gallery (New Haven, Connecticut) less