Ceramic pitcher signed 'Chodova'

This ceramic pitcher features a glossy black background adorned with a vibrant hand-painted floral pattern depicting red poppies, white daisies, and clusters of small blue flowers. The piece has a curved handle and a pouring spout, constructed from glazed ceramic with standard pottery techniques. The base is unglazed white ceramic and displays visible dirt, discoloration, and signs of age and handling around the perimeter. A handwritten signature in reddish-brown paint is visible on the bottom, reading 'Chodova' along with the initials 'MC' underneath. The attribution in the name rests directly on this visible signature. The item appears consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century decorative earthenware or folk art pottery, though its exact age and place of manufacture remain unverified. The craftsmanship shows typical decorative hand-painting traits over a dark slip or glaze, with minor surface wear consistent with use.

Based on what I can see in the provided image, this ceramic pitcher features a glossy black glaze decorated with a hand-painted floral pattern of poppies, daisies, and blue flowers, alongside a handle and pouring spout. The base displays an unglazed white surface with visible dirt and signs of age, and bears a handwritten signature reading 'Chodova' with the initials 'MC' underneath in reddish-brown paint. I cannot verify from a photo whether the signature is contemporary to the piece or if the attribution to 'Chodova' is correct, as visible markings can be misleading without physical analysis. I would need physical inspection to confirm the ceramic body, glaze composition, and signature application. My appraisal value estimate of $75 to $150 assumes that the attribution is correct and that the item is a mid-to-late 20th-century decorative folk art pottery piece in its current condition. Demand for unverified studio and folk art pottery is generally modest in current markets. If physical examination were to reveal the piece to be a later reproduction, a decorative copy, or made 'in the style of' rather than an autograph work by the named maker, the market value would likely decrease to the $20–$40 range. To establish a higher degree of certainty regarding authenticity and value, an in-person examination by a ceramics expert, provenance documentation, and careful hallmark verification would be necessary.