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A vibrant and sculptural enamel plate by California studio artist Annemarie Davidson, part of her celebrated Ghostline series. This piece features an exceptional composition of layered blues and greens, with radiating etched linework that creates movement and a sense of depth. The clustered, hand-applied enamel forms at the center feel almost botanical or aquatic, giving the plate a lively, organic energy.
Davidson was a leading figure in the mid-century California enameling movement, known for pushing the medium beyond the decorative into the realm of expressive studio craft. Working primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, she developed a distinct technique of sgraffito (scratching through layers of pigment) combined with jewel-like enamel color fields that seem to glow from within. Her work has become highly collected for both its craftsmanship and its unmistakable visual rhythm.
This Ghostline example is particularly strong, with excellent color saturation and beautifully sharp radiating lines. Whether displayed on a wall or as a table centerpiece, it brings texture, color, and a hit of California mid-century craft history to any interior.
A luminous, collectible example from one of the most important enamelists of mid-century California studio art.
A vibrant and sculptural enamel plate by California studio artist Annemarie Davidson, part of her celebrated Ghostline series. This piece features an exceptional composition of layered blues and greens, with radiating etched linework that creates movement and a sense of depth. The clustered, hand-applied enamel forms at the center feel almost botanical or aquatic, giving the plate a lively, organic energy.
Davidson was a leading figure in the mid-century California enameling movement, known for pushing the medium beyond the decorative into the realm of expressive studio craft. Working primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, she developed a distinct technique of sgraffito (scratching through layers of pigment) combined with jewel-like enamel color fields that seem to glow from within. Her work has become highly collected for both its craftsmanship and its unmistakable visual rhythm.
This Ghostline example is particularly strong, with excellent color saturation and beautifully sharp radiating lines. Whether displayed on a wall or as a table centerpiece, it brings texture, color, and a hit of California mid-century craft history to any interior.
A luminous, collectible example from one of the most important enamelists of mid-century California studio art.
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Wood Care
Keep the furniture in a cool, dry place
Avoid furniture's direct exposure to rain, sun or wind
Avoid placing hot objects directly on the piece to prevent undesirable marks or permanent circles.
Avoid placing objects that may cause scratches to the surface
Clean using water only in small quantities and apply it with soft, damp cloth
After damp cloth wipe with a soft, dry cloth
You can use other liquids that are especially for cleaning wood furniture. Take into account the type of wood and follow the manufacturer's instructions
Upholstery Care
Do not expose directly to sunlight to provide greater durability colors
Exchange both side pads, the seat and backrest, to obtain uniform wear
Shake the cushions regularly to remove dust and to maintain the stability of the form
Clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner in good condition
Use a textile fabric cleaning substance according to and following the manufacturer's instructions
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