Raul Coronel Ceramic Bowl California Design, 1960s

Mexican American Raul Coronel abstract brutalist bowl, beautiful yellow glass cracle center signed, Raul Angulo Coronel (1926-) was born in the Mexico and immigrated to the United States and served in the US Marine Corps in WWII. He attended UC Berkeley and earned a degree in Business Administration. In the early 1950s he studied art at the University of Hawaii, and attended the College of Arts & Crafts in Oakland, California, where he met Peter Voulkos, and studied with former Bauhaus ceramist, Marguerite Wildenhain. Coronel moved to Los Angeles and opened his ceramic studio on Melrose Ave. His work was popular with top architects and designers and therefore were used in many prominent projects. He also designed pieces for Architectural Pottery and worked with Davis Cressey. In addition to his successful ceramic business, his work won many awards and continues to be shown in museum exhibitions. Continue Reading Details Creator Raul Coronel (Artist) Dimensions Height: 1 in. (2.54 cm)Width: 5 in. (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in. (12.7 cm) Style Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques Stoneware Place of Origin United States Period 1960-1969 Date of Manufacture 1960s Condition Good Wear consistent with age and use. No chips, cracks or damage.