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G413A Challinor Artist Signed Pickard Scenic Vase
This is a signed piece of Pickard that was decorated and is signed by the artist, 'E. Challinor'. Edward Challinor was one of the most notable of Pickard artist. Challinor was a descendent from a family of Stafford shire potters, beginning with his grandfather, Edward, who began making transfer-printed earthenware in 1853 under the name of E. Challinor & Co. Edward S. Challinor was born in 1877. He visited the family pottery many times as a youngster and is said to have begun his apprenticeship at age seventeen. He served as an apprentice with the Royal Doulton Potteries in Burslem. He also studied at the Newcastle School of Arts in Staffordshire which was an auxiliary of the South Kensiington School of Art in London. In 1903 he came to America to seek employment. Challinor found work in Chicago working for Pickard. Challinor was not only an artist on china but he was also an accomplished musician, singer, and actor. Challinor because of his considerable skills and prolific output tends to overshadow other Pickard artists.
It has been stated that Challinor mixed his own colors, and that he never passed the secret on to others, and that the formulas died with him. All of this is undoubtedly true, but is should be understood that all china painters were obliged to mix their own colors. The colors were most commonly available as vials of mineral powders and the artists had their favorite or secret combinations. Challinor became a master of the china decorating medium, especially in his later pastel-colored scenes.
This vase is signed with the Mark 7. (as noted in the Collector's encyclopedia of Pickard China - by Alan B. Reed'. This hand painted Pickard signature marking dates the vase to 1912 - 1918.
Wonderful pastel colors decorate this 9 1/4" high vase. At the widest point this vase is approximately 4" in diameter and at the very bottom is 2 12" diameter. This pastel scene has palm trees decorating the water's edge. Excellent gold highlights are at the top of this vase that is in great all original condition.
Again, this is an outstanding piece of Pickard that is artist signed by Challinor, one of Pickard's more famous and sought after artists. Don't miss adding this great piece to your own Pickard collection.
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