Vintage Van Briggle Clem Hull Original Hand Thrown Lily Pad Bowl 1946–1948 Turquoise Blue Art Pottery

This exceptional vintage Van Briggle lily pad bowl is an original hand-thrown work by longtime Van Briggle potter Clement Marot “Clem” Hull, dating circa 1946–1948. Its softly folded rim creates the graceful organic form of a floating lily pad, giving this small sculptural bowl remarkable presence from every angle. The underside is marked Van Briggle, Colo. Spgs., Original and bears the incised C artist identification associated with Clem Hull during this period. The “Original” designation identifies the piece as hand thrown rather than standard molded production.

The velvety matte glaze is particularly beautiful on this example. Rich turquoise and aqua flow into teal, while deeper cobalt blue gathers naturally within the folded and recessed areas of the form. The changing concentration of color emphasizes Hull's hand-shaped contours and gives the bowl considerably more visual depth than a uniform glaze. Its combination of organic Modernist form and classic Van Briggle matte glazing makes it especially appealing to collectors of American art pottery, Colorado Springs pottery, Arts and Crafts ceramics and mid-century studio pottery.

The bowl measures approximately 4¾ inches across at its widest point and stands approximately 1½ inches tall. The underside carries the conjoined AA Van Briggle mark along with the hand-inscribed factory markings “Van Briggle Colo. Spgs. Original” and the C artist mark identifying Clem Hull as the thrower. The matte glaze remains beautifully preserved with only light age-appropriate surface wear; no chips, cracks, repairs or crazing were found.

A particularly appealing piece for a Van Briggle or Clem Hull collection, this original hand-thrown bowl also works beautifully as a small sculptural accent, jewelry dish or display piece. Its documented maker, circa 1946–1948 production period, organic lily pad form and richly variegated turquoise-blue glaze distinguish it from more commonly encountered molded Van Briggle production.