Lot # 24 - Handcrafted Stoneware Textured Bamboo Vase by Michel McCarter

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 19-May-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 26-May-2026 7:23:00 PM
Current bid:

$17.00

Highest bidder:

monami

Auction has ended

Description :

A studio‑crafted stoneware vase by Pacific Northwest potter Michel McCarter, finished in a warm brown glaze that emphasizes the fully textured surface. The body is worked in a woven or fabric‑like pattern throughout, creating a tactile, layered effect that enhances the vessel’s vertical form. An impressed Asian‑style seal on the front provides a subtle focal point and reflects McCarter’s interest in integrating global design motifs into her functional work.

This lot includes an original artist biography written by McCarter, detailing her background, studio practice, and approach to texture, glaze development, and form. A distinctive example of Madrona Ridge Pottery’s handcrafted aesthetic and McCarter’s material‑forward craftsmanship.


Artist Bio: Michel McCarter (Madrona Ridge Pottery)

Michel McCarter is a Pacific Northwest ceramic artist known for her textured stoneware forms and warm, earth‑toned glazes. Working from her Madrona Ridge Pottery studio, McCarter focuses on functional vessels that highlight surface pattern, hand‑tooled detailing, and the interplay between texture and glaze. Her work often incorporates woven, bamboo‑inspired, or fabric‑like motifs, reflecting both natural influences and an interest in traditional craft techniques. McCarter’s pieces are recognized for their tactile surfaces, balanced forms, and the quiet refinement characteristic of her studio practice.



Dimensions : 6 in W x 9.5 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is monami

Date Bid User
26-May-2026 7:16:28 PM $17.00 monami
26-May-2026 11:22:43 AM $16.00 snazzlebot
25-May-2026 9:09:43 PM $11.00 PNWBNR
25-May-2026 9:09:34 PM $10.00 TikiRanch
25-May-2026 9:09:34 PM $10.00 PNWBNR
25-May-2026 10:02:40 AM $7.00 TikiRanch
19-May-2026 12:35:15 PM $6.00 pnw
19-May-2026 8:53:11 AM $5.00 FnjFlanny

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