Sascha Brastoff Alaska Series Serving Plate - Inuit
Sascha Brastoff (1917–1993) was a multifaceted American artist whose career included performance, costume design, and ceramics. In 1947 he opened a Los Angeles studio renowned for its mid-century modern pottery, employing a team of designers to produce richly detailed glazes and sculptural forms. His Alaska Series captures Arctic wildlife and indigenous themes in bold ombré finishes and dynamic brushwork.
Crafted in high-gloss glazed ceramic with a smooth ivory-to-charcoal ombré, this generous serving plate showcases a finely hand-painted Inuit figure carrying traditional implements, set against stylized mountain and icefield accents. Its gently upturned rim and organic contour embody Brastoff’s elegant modernist aesthetic while celebrating Alaska’s rugged spirit.
Details:
Material glazed ceramic in ivory-to-charcoal ombré
Part of the Alaska Series produced circa 1950s
Measures approximately 10.5″ long by 11″ wide by 2″ deep