Vintage NICODEMUS POTTERY “Blue Bird” Figure

Dated vintage circa 1970, this ceramic figure by Nicodemus Pottery depicts a small, perched blue bird glazed in matte tones of realistic color. Chester Nicodemus (1901-1990) often employed motifs of small animals and birds in his work and became a lasting figure in the Columbus art scene through a storied career that spanned decades. A perfect piece for any burgeoning art collection, this small ceramic sculpture has been stamped and affixed with Nicodemus’ studio insignia along its underside, ensuring its authenticity.

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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