The McCoy Pensive Hound Planter: A Study in Mid-Century Anthropomorphic Form ceramicist interact with ambiguous forms

interact with ambiguous forms

these pillows tell a story of skilled artisans

including designs based on traditional Persian urban workshop styles

transforming the familiar pig form into something otherworldly and sparking curiosity and delight

The McCoy Pensive Hound Planter: A Study in Mid-Century Anthropomorphic Form ceramicist interact with ambiguous forms6W x 7 1 2H x 8 1 2D This exceptional "Thinking Dog" vessel by the Nelson McCoy Pottery Company serves as a quintessential example of Mid Century American zoomorphic design, reimagined for the modern showroom as a sophisticated sculptural planter. Originally modeled as the "Lazy Dog," the piece is characterized by bold, rounded volumes and an expressive, pensive silhouette that reflects the playful anthropomorphism central to McCoys mid century studio