Stunning Case Study House Modern Sculpture Architectural Pottery Eames 1950s Era For Sale

Stunning Mid Century Modern Outdoor Sculpture (Set/3 as pictured) .Completes any modern garden setting.Anyone familiar with the “Case Study Houses” project from Arts & Architecture magazine organized by John Entenza from 1945 to 1966 has seen the work of Malcolm Leland displayed on most of the featured homes’ patios. His oversized pots, planters and sculptures, simply known as “Architectural Pottery,” stood as planters and totems at the edges of pools, in courtyards, and in the arid gardens of California. Ceramics collectors can usually identify Leland’s minimalist white creations. His interests were not limited to pottery but evolved over his lifetime from furniture design to a philosophical approach to a modern style of living. Designed by Malcom Leland and prominently featured in the Case Study Houses as well as many icons of modern architecture. The price is for the grouping of three (I call them the three graces). Keywords: Architectural Pottery, LaGardo Tackett, John Lautner, Charles & Ray Eames, Modernism, Palm Springs, Outdoor Sculpture. Not dated so unknown when exactly these were produced. I've seen some of these being used as fountains before in Palm Springs since they are hollow inside and can accommodate piping (this is beyond my scope so ask your gardener/landscaper).BiographyMalcolm Leland was born in 1922 in Columbus, Ohio and from the start, displayed a gift for drawing and creating. He attended art school until World War II demanded his service, flying B-17s against Japan in the South Pacific. Returning from the war a hero, Malcolm faced a decision; get a "respectable" job selling vacuum cleaners or pursue a life of art. To our enduring benefit, he chose the latter, moving to El Segundo, California to found Malcolm Leland Ceramics. With little more than a potter's wheel and a kiln, he immediately found a market for his designs in the high-end shops on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. His work was simple, clean and elegant; motifs which would drive his future artistic success throughout Southern California.The ceramic works, vessels, fountains and lantern modules that were produced during these early years set a promising course for Malcolm's blossoming modernist reputation and became iconic examples of mid-century design. His ceramic bird shelter won the 1955 MOMA Good Design Award.Malcolm became increasingly drawn to structure, and was heavily influenced by Chicago architect Louis Sullivan. In 1957, high modernist architect Richard Nuetra invited Malcolm to create the louvered ceramic facade of the L.A. Hall of Records. Thus began Malcolm's decades-long career in architectural design, defining the facades and textural elements of many Southern California buildings and plazas.In 1960, the architectural firm of Daniel, Mann, Mendenhall and Johnson brought the perfect challenge to Malcolm; demonstrate the infinite possibilities of pre-cast concrete for the American Cement Company Building on Wilshire Boulevard at MacArthur Park. Malcolm's designs did just that, imbuing structural confines with organic beauty and grace. Other grand works of note can be seen at the Pomona College Clock Tower, the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park, Cal Tech in Pasadena, the San Diego Civic Center, UCLA, USC and Century City.Malcolm's attention and curiosity turned to water in the 1970s, resulting in one of his most recognizable works. Bringing line and movement together in his fountain, Bow Wave, he depicted San Diego's ongoing relationship with the US Navy and the sea. Installed in 1972, Bow Wave is part of the Smithsonian's inventory of art.Spanning over 50 years, Malcolm Leland's career as modernist sculptor and architectural designer has brought simplicity, elegance and beauty to a world which adored it in the mid-1900s, and which, by many accounts, desperately needs it today. Excellent condition as pictured with natural wear consistent with age. This item was displayed in a modernist garden in Sonoma California that looked like a Roberto Burle Marx creation. Please note that it is now securely packaged in strong cardboard boxes with bubble wrap and plenty of packing peanuts to ensure safe shipping (although it is also available for pick up).This sculpture contains a total of 12 parts plus 3 caps (as pictured). Each part is 23 inches in height. They can be rearranged according to your taste. Please note you will need to ask your gardener to pour three round concrete circles with a metal support pole in the center (they sell metal poles at any hardware store).
I prefer you pick this up in Sonoma California only. I can ship it by UPS but will require 3 large shipping boxes and plenty of packing peanutes hence why the shipping cost is not cheap because UPS calculates shipping based on dimensional weight (not just the actual weight).
Recommended to be displayed indoors or outdoors.

Please allow 4 business days to securely ship these.This is a collectors item sold in 'as is' condition. All sales final. No returns for whatever reason. More pictures available upon request. Please ask questions before offerding. Thank you!