Lot #106: Large Vintage 13" Signed Donn Zver Studio Pottery Stoneware Serving Bowl (1987)

Magnificent, highly collectible studio pottery serving bowl masterfully handcrafted by renowned Canadian ceramic artist Donn Zver. Hand-signed and dated on the base from 1987, this robust piece showcase's Zver’s exceptional wheel-throwing ability and command over high-fire glazes. Measuring a substantial 13 inches in diameter, this deep, oversized bowl features a striking mottled purple-blue interior glaze that pools beautifully in the center. The exterior rim is embellished with an embossed, undulating wave pattern accented by a warm, earth-toned tan slip, demonstrating the intricate texture and craftsmanship characteristic of Zver’s early-career masterpieces. • Artist: Donn Zver (Troy, Ontario, Canada) • Date: 1987 (Hand-signed and dated on bottom) • Medium: Studio Stoneware • Dimensions: 13" Diameter (Deep Profile) • A Master of the Craft: Born in Ontario, Donn Zver studied at the Sheridan College School of Design and the internationally acclaimed Penland School of Craft in North Carolina, where he became the first Canadian potter to teach. • Historical Significance: Zver established his influential studio in Troy, Ontario in 1972. Pieces dated to the late 1980s represent a highly mature phase of his studio work, blending functional weight with mid-century modern Scandinavian and pre-Columbian design influences. Oversized Statement Piece: While Zver produced many everyday mugs and dinner sets, large-scale 13-inch presentation bowls are significantly harder to find and highly prized by regional studio pottery collectors. Pickup category timeslot {A}