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Colleen Gallagher Signed Ceramic Art Vase – “Jellyfish #1”, Handcrafted Studio Pottery

Description:
Offered here is a stunning handcrafted ceramic vase by noted artist Colleen Gallagher, titled "Jellyfish #1", measuring 11.75” tall x 5” wide x 3” deep. This extraordinary studio piece features a delicately etched and intricately detailed jellyfish motif, gracefully suspended across a richly glazed gradient of earthy browns and oceanic hues. The surface design merges fine linework with dynamic, organic motion, capturing the fluidity and elegance of deep-sea life.

This is #1 in the series, as noted on both the base and the accompanying tag, making it an inaugural and potentially one-of-a-kind work in what may be a limited or early series. The artist's name, Colleen Gallagher, is signed on the base with a studio mark and catalog reference “CJ 300. #1.”

Significance & Rarity:
Gallagher's work is gaining increasing attention among collectors of contemporary ceramic art, especially for her marine life themes and refined glaze techniques. The jellyfish imagery, with its sense of movement and fine artistry, evokes the elegance of Japanese gyotaku (fish printing) with a uniquely modern, sculptural edge. Being the first in the series adds significant collector interest and rarity value, especially if Gallagher continues the series or rises in recognition within ceramic art circles.

This piece represents the intersection of functional form and fine art, ideal for collectors of:

• Modern studio ceramics

• Marine-themed art

• Limited-edition or first-run pottery

• Pacific Northwest or coastal artisan works

Estimated Value:
Based on the uniqueness, scale, and artist attribution, this work is valued between $300–$700 USD, with potential for appreciation if the artist continues to gain recognition. Early or first-edition signed studio ceramics from contemporary artists are increasingly sought after in the fine craft market.

Provenance & Condition:
No chips or cracks observed. Signed and labeled by the artist on the base. Cork feet for safe display.