{"product_id":"mary-kirk-kelly-signed-ceramic-red-bell-pepper","title":"Mary Kirk Kelly Signed Ceramic Red Bell Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-sculpted ceramic red bell pepper by American ceramic artist Mary Kirk Kelly, known for her remarkably lifelike botanical and fruit sculptures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis petite pepper captures the natural curves and irregularities of a real bell pepper, from its deeply lobed form to the contrasting green stem. The saturated red surface has a soft matte appearance that gives the piece an almost velvety quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned by the artist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMary Kirk Kelly's ceramic fruits and vegetables are individually formed and finished, celebrating the subtle variations found in nature. Her botanical sculptures have become collectible decorative objects that work beautifully displayed individually or grouped with other pieces from her work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Mary Kirk Kelly\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Red bell pepper\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Ceramic\u003cbr\u003eSigned\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Approx. 3.25\" H x 2.5\" W\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 0.48 lb \/ approx. 7.7 oz\u003cbr\u003eColor: Red with green stem\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Matte\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Vintage\/pre-owned condition with visible surface wear. There are scattered small areas where the matte red finish has worn or flaked, revealing shinier\/darker areas beneath, along with minor surface marks and wear to the stem. Please review the close-up photographs, which document the condition carefully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderfully realistic piece of botanical ceramic art and a charming addition to a collection of Mary Kirk Kelly pottery, trompe-l'œil objects, or sculptural kitchen décor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whispers of Sparkle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48612383359188,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/1467\/0548\/files\/VqMbyn1G_0.jpg?v=1788446293","url":"https:\/\/www.whispersofsparkle.com\/products\/mary-kirk-kelly-signed-ceramic-red-bell-pepper","provider":"Whispers of Sparkle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}