Pair of Contemporary Studio Pottery Mugs

This is a set of two contemporary art pottery mugs, handcrafted with a focus on bold, organic geometry. Each mug features a bulbous lower body that tapers slightly toward a flared rim, suggesting a wheel-thrown construction. The material is likely a white earthenware or stoneware based on the visible terracotta-colored unglazed foot at the base. The exterior is treated with a glossy white glaze base, over which abstract shapes in ochre, sage green, and deep plum purple have been hand-painted. The brushwork is expressive and painterly, reflecting a mid-to-late 20th-century or contemporary studio aesthetic. The handles are notably wide and thick, featuring a 'pulled' design that extends from the rim to the mid-section of the vessel, also decorated with complementary glaze swatches. The interior of the mugs appears to be glazed in a consistent solid white. Condition-wise, the vessels show heavy light reflection indicating a high-gloss finish with no visible crazing, chips, or cracks in the primary view. The artisan's signature, noted but not fully visible in the orientation, adds significant collector value by identifying this as a unique studio piece rather than mass-produced ware. The craftsmanship is high-quality, characterized by the intentional irregularity of the form and the vibrant, layered application of the glazes.