Four José Dovis Hand Decorated Pottery Plates

Item Details

A set of four original hand thrown and hand decorated pottery plates made by Virginia artist, José Dovis with a charming depiction of Dovis’ iconic sheep motif to the center with wispy clouds and an intricate three dimensional basket weave border hand-painted on the edge. The plates are hand signed by the artist and dated ’88 to the verso. The plates are original pieces made by the artist and are not the later mass produces versions. Includes a small framed biography of the artist.

José Dovis was originally from Coazze, a small village near the Italian Alps and was trained in pottery and painting. After leaving Italy, he studied in Argentina, Mexico and Washington, DC where he studied at The Corcoran School of Art which is now part of George Washington University.

In 1978, Dovis set up a studio in his home on the East coast of Virginia and began traveling, selling his original pottery at shows and fairs. His designs blend classic Italian majolica with early New England stoneware styles, having designs that are informed by New England countryside and the Tidewater region.

Dimensions

Measurement is for one plate.

Item #

18DCC135-351