Rare Large NICODEMUS Ceramic “Sleepy Cat”

Circa 1960, a rare large ceramic cat by Nicodemus Pottery. Titled “Sleepy Cat”, this sculptural feline has curled into a deep slumber. Finished in a translucent white glaze, this ceramic piece is an ideal collector’s piece for the cat enthusiast and pottery collector alike.

About the Artist:
Chester Nicodemus (1901-1990) was a Columbus, Ohio potter, sculptor, and teacher known for his small clay birds, as well as other wildlife, teapots and pitchers. His pieces are recognizable as being produced with variously colored translucent glazes, which enhanced the redness of the high iron content of Ohio clay to create a russet brown undertone.
Nicodemus earned a degree from Cleveland Art School and then went on to teach at Dayton Art School and Wittenberg college. In 1932, he became dean at the Columbus College of Art and Design and later taught at Ohio State University and served as president of the Columbus Art League. All of Nicodemus‘ molds and glazes were destroyed upon his death at his request.

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