Small Red Annamarie Davidson Plate

This striking orange enamel plate by Annamarie Davidson exemplifies the bold innovation and craftsmanship of mid-century modern design. The plate features  mesmerising golden orbs. These biomorphic shapes pulse from the center outward, dramatically set against a richly textured field of radiating lines over a vivid electric orange enamel ground. The plate’s dimensionality and meticulous surface treatment create a luminous, almost cosmic effect—an exceptional example of Davidson’s signature style. Annamarie Davidson was a pivotal figure in the American studio enamel movement during the mid-20th century. Working primarily in the 1950s and 60s, Davidson was part of a wave of California-based artists who elevated enameling from a craft tradition to a fine art form. Her work is celebrated for its rich color palettes, playful abstraction, and masterful command of vitreous enamel on copper. Each piece is not only a testament to her technical skill but also to her ability to harmonize modernis