WILFORD DEAN (1930s-2018) Grape Leaf Pitcher Cleveland, GA Southern Folk Art

WILFORD DEAN (1930s-2018) Grape Leaf Pitcher Cleveland, GA Southern Folk Art

This beautiful pitcher by Wilford Dean is adorned with intricately designed grape leaves, showcasing his exceptional talent in Southern Folk Art. Crafted from high-quality clay material using traditional pottery techniques, this piece is a unique addition to any collection.

regarded potter Wilford Dean of Cleveland, Georgia. Best known for his Southern style folk art face jugs, Dean also makes a variety of other sought after ceramic objects. This Wilford Dean piece has been made in the form of a pitcher with a wide stable base and well formed spout. The pitcher has an applied strap handle at the side while the front features a large dimensional cluster of blue grapes hanging from a woody vine. The grapes are flanked by two large leaves and have a trailing tendril which hangs beneath, all of which have also been executed in relief.


The 2lb 7oz pitcher is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. As a hand made piece, it should be noted that there are production related