One of the best parts of our job is research and identification of the art and functional art pieces that we pick up. We get to learn about new areas of collecting, gain new terms specific to various crafts, and hopefully give the works some artistic and historical context. This is also one of the worst parts of the job; research is endless, and many times we simply hit a dead end. The teapot below is a good example - I've been working to identify the charming and funky teapot below for some time now. I believe the signature reads "Heide 75". The closest I've come is Denmark's Dorte Heide, a potter from the correct period - but her other works a very different from this stylized stoneware teapot. The figural handle reminds me of Rosemary Taylor's pieces. So I throw this one to the crowd - any ideas?
