Vintage POLIA PILLIN Signed Fine Ceramic Trinket Box With Lid

This spectacular mid century eye popping Polia Pillin trinket box with lid features a beautiful design depicting a lady, with flowing hair, set against a background of tan and off white. This lidded fine art ceramic box is signed by Pillin, adding to its authenticity and value. The artwork showcases Pillin's unique style and accentuates the her creative genius, making it a charming piece for collectors or anyone who appreciates handmade pottery. This piece has been kept in a museum type environment with absolutely no handling having occurred. Polia made her last known piece in 1991, a year before her death. No production records were ever kept, and most pieces were unique, so no catalog of her work would ever be complete. The total output of pottery from Polia is hard even to estimate. Pottery from Polia Pillin is held in the collections of the Dallas Museum of Fine Art and the Syracuse Museum of Fine Art. Pillin pieces remain highly collectible with prices starting in the high hundreds and many in the thousands.