Cher

Cher (Ceramic), a 1995 R.C. Gorman hand-painted ceramic platter, is a delightful departure from the artist’s figurative norms, featuring a whimsical black cat with glowing yellow eyes and a tiny pink tongue set against a lavender-purple ceramic ground. The glossy black feline form is painted with confident flat planes and bright white whisker strokes, centered on an oval platter with the artist’s hand-signed signature below. This collaborative ceramic from Gorman’s playful 1990s animal series offers collectors a rare glimpse of the artist’s lighter side and makes a memorable display piece. A must-have acquisition for Gorman ceramics collectors, Southwest home decor enthusiasts, and fans of the artist’s whimsical non-Navajo work.