Bidspirit auction | (63pc) Sascha Brastoff ”Surf Ballet”

(63pc) Sascha Brastoff ”Surf Ballet” China Set - Set includes: (8) Dinner Plates (12) Salad Plates (12) Bread & Butter Plates (11) Cups (11) Saucers (1) 9” Oval Veg Bowl (1) 10” Oval Veg Bowl (1) 14” Oval Platter Gravy Boat with Ladle Salt & Pepper Cream & Sugar Condition: excellent condition except for a small chip on one dinner plate, one cup & the lip of the creamer Sascha Brastoff (1918–1993) was an American artist and designer known for his innovative ceramics, enamel work, and metal sculptures. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he studied at the Cleveland School of Art before serving in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, where he designed costumes for the service's entertainment division. After the war, Brastoff established a studio in Los Angeles, creating vibrant ceramic pieces with bold patterns, metallic glazes, and modernist forms. His work gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, attracting celebrity clients and leading to a successful production line. Brastoff's distinctive designs remain highly recognizable and influential in mid-century modern art and design.