I do so love a pretty fish. A pretty, 1957 mid century modern fish. A pretty, Pomona Tile, 1957 mid century modern fish. A pretty, Pomona Tile, 1957 mid century modern fish four-tile set. Yes! A four-tile set —>
The listing says:
1957 Pomona Tiles with Fish By Millard Sheets in its “Distinguished Designer Series” . Each tile is about 6 by 4 1/4 a total of 12 by 8 1/2.
Now, I need to go find out about Millard Sheets and the Distinguished Designer Series. Meanwhile, this listing end around 8 p.m. Eastern on Thursday so’s I better get this story out. Thanks to seller southcl for the permission!
Oh, Pam, I could tell you tons about Millard Sheets. He was part of a number of the Pacific Standard Time exhibits last year and was a HUGE influence on the pre- but mostly post-war art scene in So Cal. Remember the mosaics on all the Home Savings branch buildings? That’s him, among other things. While I don’t claim to be an expert, I learned a bunch about him and his work last year. I think you will be amazed.
I’m curious, are those barnacle-like designs on these tiles similar to the tiles in the house with the banjo sink bathroom?
Similar but not quite… The barnacles in the bathroom had more of that ‘im in elementary school and learning how to draw a spider web’ look. If that makes sense
I too am a big fan of Millard Sheets…We have a lovely Home Savings building designed by him in Burbank…(it’s now a Chase…and I am so glad when Chase took over they kept the integrity of the design)
You got my interest, this is what I found about a California Home Savings. http://evilmonito.com/2009/02/13/hollywoods-monumental-mosaic/
Just beautiful. Where is the beauty in our public buildings anymore?
rick
Same question here…it’s all just getting ickier. Recently I drove past my old bank (maybe, WellsFargo?) when I lived there 30 yrs ago because I remembered its cool googie style to see if it was still standing. It is, but it is a cheesy furniture store now. Here’s an old pic: http://www.charlesphoenix.com/2009/03/van-nuys-savings-panorama-city-ca-1957/
I vaguely remember the cool interior but I was not gonna get out of my car to go inside..scary.