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Doris Bradley, (African American; mid 20th Century), Soldier, plus 2 others , Painted ceramic relief, glazed ceramic

Doris Bradley (African American; mid 20th Century) Soldier, plus 2 others Painted ceramic relief, glazed ceramic Soldier, c. 1941, painted ceramic relief, 9" x 7", signed and dated; from the estate of the artist; A pair of glazed ceramic vessels, c. 1950; the larger: green drip over a brown speckled body, pinched, 3"h, initialed, "D.B"; with a cup, blue glaze over a white body, pinched, 2"h, signed and dated. The thin walls and pinched, asymmetrical shapes are reminiscent of the work of George Ohr. Provenance: the estate of the artist. Bradley worked as a sculptor and ceramicist from the 1940s-60s. She participated in exhibits at the People's Art Center, which was located at 3657 Grand Square. Other artists involved with this organization include Donald Charpiot and Houston Chandler. Bradley executed sculpture in various mediums, including clay, wood, and metal.