1982, black glazed ceramic, signed and dated to underside "Marek / Cecula / 82 NY."

10 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.

From the Estate of the late Ron and Anne Dees, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Ron and Anne Dees were longtime collectors, lovers, and patrons of art. Starting in the late 1990s, they began their art acquisition and collection, focusing substantially on contemporary art. Their affinity for art went far beyond simply collecting and displaying. Ron served as a docent at the esteemed Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, from the late 1990s into the 2000s. In addition, they were patrons of the DC-area art scene, not only promoting and supporting contemporary artists, but also Ron worked/volunteered at several prominent DC art galleries. They continued their passion for art upon moving to Fayetteville, NC, five years ago and what you see here represents over two decades of devotion to contemporary art.

Marek Cecula is a ceramic artist, designer, and educator, splitting time between his studios in New York and Poland. From 1985-2004, Marek was the Head and Coordinator of Ceramic Department at the Parsons School of Design, New York. Marek has held numerous solo exhibitions, and his work is in many prestigious collections including Victoria & Albert Museum, London; Museum of Art and Design, New York City; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York City; Mint Museum of Craft and Design, Charlotte NC; among others.

Some minor light marks to black glaze, overall good estate condition.