Vintage Blue and White Glazed Ceramic Owl Figurine
Decorative Collectibles / Art Pottery

Vintage Blue and White Glazed Ceramic Owl Figurine

A medium-sized decorative ceramic figurine of an owl, likely a barn owl species based on the facial disc, perched atop a tree stump base. The piece is constructed from molded clay with a high-gloss glaze finish. The color palette is dominated by a deep cobalt blue on the wings and the top of the head, contrasting against a creamy white 'heart-shaped' facial disc and underbelly. The feathers on the wings and back are modeled with heavy texture and highlighted with dark blue accents to define the plumage. The owl features large, forward-facing concentric eyes with black pupils and blue irises, giving it a whimsical yet focused expression. The base is finished in a smooth, matte reddish-brown earthy tone, providing a stable foundation. While no maker's mark is visible from this angle, the style is reminiscent of mid-20th-century European or American art pottery, possibly 1960s-1970s. The glaze appears consistent with minor light reflections, and there is no immediate evidence of major chips, cracks, or professional repairs. The craftsmanship shows a mix of mass-production molding and hand-painted glaze application, resulting in a charming, folk-art adjacent aesthetic. Some minor glaze pooling is evident in the crevices of the feather textures, which is typical of this type of ceramic firing.

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $65.00

Basic Information

Category

Decorative Collectibles / Art Pottery

Appraised On

December 19, 2025

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $65.00

Item Description

A medium-sized decorative ceramic figurine of an owl, likely a barn owl species based on the facial disc, perched atop a tree stump base. The piece is constructed from molded clay with a high-gloss glaze finish. The color palette is dominated by a deep cobalt blue on the wings and the top of the head, contrasting against a creamy white 'heart-shaped' facial disc and underbelly. The feathers on the wings and back are modeled with heavy texture and highlighted with dark blue accents to define the plumage. The owl features large, forward-facing concentric eyes with black pupils and blue irises, giving it a whimsical yet focused expression. The base is finished in a smooth, matte reddish-brown earthy tone, providing a stable foundation. While no maker's mark is visible from this angle, the style is reminiscent of mid-20th-century European or American art pottery, possibly 1960s-1970s. The glaze appears consistent with minor light reflections, and there is no immediate evidence of major chips, cracks, or professional repairs. The craftsmanship shows a mix of mass-production molding and hand-painted glaze application, resulting in a charming, folk-art adjacent aesthetic. Some minor glaze pooling is evident in the crevices of the feather textures, which is typical of this type of ceramic firing.

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