Charlie West (GA), Crimson Folk Pottery Rooster

Cleveland, Georgia, late 20th century, molded and turned earthenware, signed underglaze on the pedestal base with fish cipher, featuring an allover deep crimson glaze, with nicely tooled body, double tail feathers and wings.

14 x 9 x 5 in.

Private Collection, Georgia

Charlie has been a potter since 1986 when he got his start as an after school employee at Sims Pottery in Gillsville, Georgia. He began throwing flower pots and later turned to folk pottery. In 1998, Charlie began turning his handmade pottery into stylish lamps.

Good estate condition.