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Large Sgraffito Planters Mid Century Modern
Large Sgraffito Planters Mid Century Modern

Large Sgraffito Planters Mid Century Modern

Located in San Antonio, TX

These are most likely made by Harding Black of one of his fellow local San Antonio Texas potters. They are unsigned but the shape is Harding Black. Regardless they are pretty fantastic Sgraffito...

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1960s Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

Totem #4, 2022

Linda SmithTotem #4, 2022, 2022

$9,200Sale Price|20% Off

Totem #4, 2022

By Linda Smith

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Not Available

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Ceramic

Bat Girl, 2015

Linda SmithBat Girl, 2015, 2015

$2,208Sale Price|20% Off

Bat Girl, 2015

By Linda Smith

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Not Available

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21st Century and Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

'Untitled (Man & Woman in bikinis)' Ceramic Bowl, signed and dated
'Untitled (Man & Woman in bikinis)' Ceramic Bowl, signed and dated

'Untitled (Man & Woman in bikinis)' Ceramic Bowl, signed and dated

By Michael Gross

Located in Milwaukee, WI

2-1/4 x 7" Ceramic Bowl, signed and dated verso The ceramic sculptures of Wisconsin artist Michael Gross are personal narratives that reveal an unusual mix of earthly magic and primal vitality. The artist works in a variety of forms, including figurines, large vessels and furniture. With over a dozen museum exhibitions under his belt, the artist is a regular exhibitor at SOFA in New York...

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1980s Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

Colour in the Night by Devin Troy Strother
Colour in the Night by Devin Troy Strother

Colour in the Night by Devin Troy Strother

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Colour in the Night By Devin Troy Strother 2018 Signed and numbered COA Porcelain black-glazed lamp 70.9 x 41.9 cm Edition of 100 + 10APs

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2010s Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Porcelain

Maiden with Lily Pad by Ernst-Wahliss, Art Nouveau c. 1900
Maiden with Lily Pad by Ernst-Wahliss, Art Nouveau c. 1900

Maiden with Lily Pad by Ernst-Wahliss, Art Nouveau c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Standing atop a textured, frothy pastel sea, a classic green Art Nouveau maiden stands cradled by figural waves with an offering of a lily pad. An excellent example of the "ivory por...

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Ceramic

"Small Dish (Sepia Color), " Ceramic created in China circa 1860
"Small Dish (Sepia Color), " Ceramic created in China circa 1860

"Small Dish (Sepia Color), " Ceramic created in China circa 1860

Located in Milwaukee, WI

This ceramic dish was made by an unknown Chinese artist in the 1860s. It features sepia designs on a white background. The dish has a 5 1/4" diameter.

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1860s Folk Art Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

Earthenware Pottery Vessel with Animal Skin from Tarahumara (Northern Mexico)
Earthenware Pottery Vessel with Animal Skin from Tarahumara (Northern Mexico)

Earthenware Pottery Vessel with Animal Skin from Tarahumara (Northern Mexico)

Located in Chesterfield, MI

This Earthenware Vessel is believed to be Tarahumara (from Northern Mexico). The artist and date of creation is unknown. Dried animal hide (possibly deer skin) is wrapped around the ...

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20th Century Ceramic More Art

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Earthenware

Mata Ortiz Style Black Ware Pottery
Mata Ortiz Style Black Ware Pottery

Mata Ortiz Style Black Ware Pottery

Located in Austin, TX

This fascinating piece of black ware pottery by Macario Ortiz is in the 20th century Mata Ortiz tradition. It measures 7.5" x 6.25" in height and diameter, respectively.M

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20th Century Ceramic More Art

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Clay

La Galère, 1950 - ceramic, 46x132x5
La Galère, 1950 - ceramic, 46x132x5

La Galère, 1950 - ceramic, 46x132x5

By Les Argonautes

Located in Nice, FR

Very Big Ceramic from "Les Argonautes" Vallauris Workshop "Les Argonautes", Vallauris: Isabelle Ferlay (1917-?) And Frédérique Bourguet (1925-1997) Isabelle Ferlay and Frédérique Bourguet founded their ceramic workshop in Vallauris in 1953, which they named "Les Argonautes", in reference to the famous Greek epic. Isabelle studied painting at the Fine Arts school of Lyon in 1940, then she attended the Fine Arts in Marseille. Finally, she finished her artistic training in Montpellier, at the Fontcarade national school, where she learned ceramics. Françoise dit Frédérique Bourguet studied at the Beaux-Arts in Montpellier until 1945 and it was in Sèvres, in Françoise Bizette's studio, that she trained in the art of ceramics. She created her first workshop in Paris in 1945, which she shared with Valentine Schlegel until 1951. The two women ceramicists then practiced modeling technique. It was in 1953 that she met Isabelle Ferlay and together, they decided to set up a workshop in Vallauris. They produce shaped pieces, sometimes molded, made of earthenware, enamelled in bright colors. In the 1970s they made stoneware cooked over a wood fire. Some ceramists frequented their workshop, notably the very talented Jacques Innocenti and François Raty.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

Small Cat totem

Linda SmithSmall Cat totem

$1,932Sale Price|20% Off

Small Cat totem

By Linda Smith

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Not Available

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21st Century and Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

Faces Vase, 20th Century Ceramic Drama Masks, Italian Artist
Faces Vase, 20th Century Ceramic Drama Masks, Italian Artist

Faces Vase, 20th Century Ceramic Drama Masks, Italian Artist

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Beachwood, OH

Marcello Fantoni (Italian, 1915-2011) Faces Vase Ceramic Signed on bottom 10.5 x 5.5 x 6 inches Marcello Fantoni was an Italian sculptor, ceramicist, metalworker, multi-media artist...

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Ceramic

Dog and Bird Totem- by Marc Zimmerman
Dog and Bird Totem- by Marc Zimmerman

Dog and Bird Totem- by Marc Zimmerman

By Marc Zimmerman

Located in Carmel, CA

This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for outdoor or indo...

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2010s Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

The Busty Dog
The Busty Dog

The Busty Dog

By Marc Zimmerman

Located in Carmel, CA

This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Dive into the whimsical realm of mystique with this utterly enchanting totem. Crafted with meticulous detail, this...

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2010s Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Clay, Wood, Glaze

Grayson Perry - Portrait Plate 2
Grayson Perry - Portrait Plate 2

Grayson Perry - Portrait Plate 2

By Grayson Perry

Located in London, GB

bone china with lustre rim 21 cm diameter Grayson Perry hallmark on the back. These decorative plates are inspired by the artwork The Great Beauty, 2024. The original piece is a cab...

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2010s Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

"Stoneware Vessel" Cream Glaze with Organic Decorations, Signed
"Stoneware Vessel" Cream Glaze with Organic Decorations, Signed

"Stoneware Vessel" Cream Glaze with Organic Decorations, Signed

By Gawaine Dart

Located in Detroit, MI

The rich tones of the stoneware clay come through the soft creamy glaze that drips over the surface like melted vanilla ice cream over red devil cake. This beautifully rendered ceramic vessel is perched on little decorative feet that poke out of the body of the piece. Of particular interest and commanding presence are the decorative forms attached to the top and sides. They twisted shapes of bent organic growth and provide endless entertainment for the creative imagination. American Post War and Contemporary Artist, Gawaine Dart...

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1980s Ceramic More Art

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Stoneware, Glaze

Porcelain plate - A cyclist with wings. 2016, d 36 cm
Porcelain plate - A cyclist with wings. 2016, d 36 cm

Porcelain plate - A cyclist with wings. 2016, d 36 cm

Located in Riga, LV

Porcelain plate - A cyclist with wings. 2016, d 36 cm This Porcelain Plate depicting a figure in motion is a remarkable piece of art that combines whimsy and creativity. Crafted from delicate porcelain, this plate has a diameter of 36 cm, making it a visually striking and sizable decorative object. The central focus of the plate is a cyclist, portrayed with wings, adding a touch of fantasy and imagination to the artwork. This composition suggests a sense of freedom, adventure, and the ability to transcend boundaries. It symbolizes the joy of movement and the exploration of new horizons. Inese Margevica (1960) Education: 2004 – LU, master's degree of educational sciences in art pedagogy; 2001 – LMA, Master of Arts degree; 1990 – LMA, Department of Applied Decorative Arts; 1981 – Riga Applied Arts Secondary School; 1977 – Riga 5th secondary school; Professional unions: 1992 – Artists' Union of Latvia; 1991 – ceramics association "Logs" Personal exhibitions: 2006 – "Black and white", in "Apsida" gallery, Riga; 2005 – "Touch", in the "Apsida" gallery in Riga; 2003 – "Black and white stories", in Satakunta Museum, Pori (Finland); 2003 – "Black and white stories", in the gallery "Apsīda" in Riga; 2000 – "Ceļabiedri", in the gallery "Apsīda" in Riga; 1998 – "Gaisma", Unibank branch in Riga; 1996 – "Feast over water", in the gallery "Jāņas sēta" in Riga; 1994 – "Ornamentalism and figuralism", in the gallery "Kolonna" in Riga; 1993 – "Chamots", in Reiterna House in Riga; Exhibitions: 2006 – Exhibition dedicated to the Assembly of the International Academy of Ceramics "Clay is everywhere" at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga; 2006 – International mini-ceramics exhibition at the Riga Porcelain...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ceramic More Art

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Porcelain, Glaze

Les 3 Amis, 1950-55 - ceramic, 30x36x5 cm
Les 3 Amis, 1950-55 - ceramic, 30x36x5 cm

Les 3 Amis, 1950-55 - ceramic, 30x36x5 cm

By Les Argonautes

Located in Nice, FR

Ceramic from Vallauris Workshop "Les Argonautes", Vallauris: Isabelle Ferlay (1917-?) And Frédérique Bourguet (1925-1997) Isabelle Ferlay and Frédérique Bourguet founded their ceramic workshop in Vallauris in 1953, which they named "Les Argonautes", in reference to the famous Greek epic. Isabelle studied painting at the Fine Arts school of Lyon in 1940, then she attended the Fine Arts in Marseille. Finally, she finished her artistic training in Montpellier, at the Fontcarade national school, where she learned ceramics. Françoise dit Frédérique Bourguet studied at the Beaux-Arts in Montpellier until 1945 and it was in Sèvres, in Françoise Bizette's studio, that she trained in the art of ceramics. She created her first workshop in Paris in 1945, which she shared with Valentine Schlegel until 1951. The two women ceramicists then practiced modeling technique. It was in 1953 that she met Isabelle Ferlay and together, they decided to set up a workshop in Vallauris. They produce shaped pieces, sometimes molded, made of earthenware, enamelled in bright colors. In the 1970s they made stoneware cooked over a wood fire. Some ceramists frequented their workshop, notably the very talented Jacques Innocenti and François Raty.

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Mid-20th Century Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

Floral Wreath Vase by Paul Dachsel for Amphora c. 1900
Floral Wreath Vase by Paul Dachsel for Amphora c. 1900

Floral Wreath Vase by Paul Dachsel for Amphora c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Tall Amphora vase with a floral wreath encircling the mouth, trailing down on two sides into light green and rose crackling, and finished with a linear "Dachsel style" relief in the ...

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1890s Art Nouveau Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

Homage to Picasso Totem sculpture by Marc Zimmerman
Homage to Picasso Totem sculpture by Marc Zimmerman

Homage to Picasso Totem sculpture by Marc Zimmerman

By Marc Zimmerman

Located in Carmel, CA

This masterwork is currently on display at the Zimmerman Gallery in Carmel, CA Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for out...

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2010s Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

The Long Green Face
The Long Green Face

The Long Green Face

By Marc Zimmerman

Located in Carmel, CA

This 40" totem has delightful color and color contrast as well as intricate and flowing scrafitto carving ; a classic, playful Zimmerman totem!

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2010s Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

Mother Pot by Nick Weddell (INV# NP2772)
Mother Pot by Nick Weddell (INV# NP2772)

Mother Pot by Nick Weddell (INV# NP2772)

By Nick Weddell

Located in Morton Grove, IL

Nick Weddell Mother Pot stoneware and glaze 14 x 16 x 16" 2020 signed under glaze Nick Weddell is a sculptor from Austin, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in ceramics from Texas State University (2016) and a Master of Fine Arts from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University (2019). Weddell creates metamorphosed versions of everyday objects ranging from cups to armchairs in order to catalyze a celebration of that which is and a challenge to seek that which could be. Weddell’s work is an arbiter of progress, a wrecking ball of convention, and above all a harbinger of joy. In 2019, Nick Weddell was a visiting artist at the Center for Contemporary Ceramics at California State University Long Beach and was a resident artist in Versailles, France. He is currently a long-term artist-in-residence at the Archie Bray Foundation in Montana. Most recently, Nick was featured at Design Miami with Jason Jacques Gallery...

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Stoneware, Glaze

Art Nouveau Confetti Decor Vase by Amphora c. 1900
Art Nouveau Confetti Decor Vase by Amphora c. 1900

Art Nouveau Confetti Decor Vase by Amphora c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

From the Amphora series that came to be known as the Confetti Decor; a delightfully petite vase featuring cobalt underglaze painting with large crackling that reveals spots of green,...

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Ceramic

Simplicity
Simplicity

Simplicity

By Marc Zimmerman

Located in Carmel, CA

This masterwork is currently on display at the Zimmerman Gallery in Carmel, CA Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for out...

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Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

Large, sculptural studio pottery vessel by Robert Sperry
Large, sculptural studio pottery vessel by Robert Sperry

Large, sculptural studio pottery vessel by Robert Sperry

By Robert Sperry

Located in Colfax, CA

A large bulbous horned vase formed studio pottery vessel by American ceramicist Robert Sperry. Sperry is an important figure in the American studio craft movement. He was born in Bu...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Ceramic More Art

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Stoneware

Chin Up, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture, 11-Inch, Contemporary Art
Chin Up, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture, 11-Inch, Contemporary Art

Chin Up, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture, 11-Inch, Contemporary Art

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that values women, not only in body, but in wholeness, power, and love. Focusing on the narrative qualit...

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2010s Other Art Style Ceramic More Art

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Porcelain

"Huge Oxblood Vase"  Beautiful from Texas Master Glazer Harding Black
"Huge Oxblood Vase"  Beautiful from Texas Master Glazer Harding Black

"Huge Oxblood Vase" Beautiful from Texas Master Glazer Harding Black

By Harding Black

Located in San Antonio, TX

Harding Black San Antonio (1912 - 2004) Huge Heavy Oxblood Vase 1984 Height 17'' At widest 5'' Biography Harding Black San Antonio (1912 - 2004) Harding Black was born on a farm in Nueces County between Ingleside and Aransas Pass and moved with his family to San Antonio in 1916. There he graduated from Brackenridge High School and attended San Antonio Junior College (1929-30). In 1931 Black joined an archaeological expedition to the Big Bend area sponsored by the Witte Memorial Museum. Initially a painter, he was taught by Rudolph Staffel in 1933 to make wheel- thrown pottery and in the same year began to teach children's ceramic classes at the Witte. Between 1937 and 1939, Black directed ceramic installation in a San Antonio reconstruction project sponsored by the National Youth Administration and the Works Progress Administration art program. In 1955 he retired from teaching and devoted his time to ceramics. Black became a well-known ceramist from his research, innovations, and writings in the field. Exhibitions: San Antonio Local Artists Annual Exhibition (1939-42, 1945, 1947); Texas General Exhibition (1940 award, 1942, 1948 honorable mention); National Ceramic Annual Exhibition, Syracuse Museum of Art (1947-54); River Art Group, San Antonio (1948-49); National Collection of Fine Arts, Washington D.C. (1951, 1956); Dallas Museum of Fine Arts (1952 one-man); Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University (1991 one-man); San Antonio Museum of Art (1995 retrospective); National Museum of Art, Washington, D.C. (1995); University of Texas at Dallas, Irving (1998 retrospective). Collections: Dallas Museum of Art; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts; San Antonio Museum of Art; Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University, Waco; National Museum of American Art, Washington D.C.; New Orleans Museum of Art; Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, new York; Alfred University (New York). Harding Black resided in San Antonio Texas where he worked as a potter for over 60 years and far as anyone knows he was completely self taught. I find it amazing that anyone could ever accomplish what he did with with no formal training in either ceramics or chemistry. It was a long and prolific journey from the early hand built earthenware pottery to become recognized as a master of glazes. While I feel that his forms often could be better this is more than compensated for by the spectacular glazes he developed. Constant experimentation and his acquired knowledge of chemistry were the foundations for the wonderful glazes that adorn his pottery. The following quote is from an interview with Rudolf Staffel His copper reds are unbelievably beautiful. Harding was a master of glazes and one of the most generous human beings in the ceramic field that I've known. He had literally a room full of beautifully organized test tiles of all his glazes, and he would just throw the room open to anybody who wanted to rummage through his tiles. All the recipes were there and he shared them with anyone who was interested. It was wonderful to go and visit him. Although accurate records of all test firings were kept for reference it I have been told that it would be difficult to reproduce many of these glazes because of the kiln he built and clays he used. This may not be the case because in a recent phone conversation (4/11/2007) with Peter Pinnell he told me that some of his students had success replicating some glazes using Harding's formulas By concentrating on the bowl and vessel forms Harding remained true to the historical traditions of pottery making. The magnificent Harding Black journey began in 1932. At that time he joined the Witte Museum Archaeological Society which provided him with access to their collections of Native American pottery. Harding became fascinated by these pollychromed vessels and he began attempting to create hand built pots. He had very little or no success but a life long of working in clay had begun. It was about this time that he met up with Rudolf Staffel and it was from him that Harding learned wheel throwing and developed ideas of how to operate a studio. Harding was given access to working space at the Witte where he built a wheel and in 1933 he was given a position as ceramic instructor. In this position it was his responsibility to establish a ceramics department. The first kiln Harding built was using plans that were obtained from Newcomb College. He scrounged parts from a junkyard which were used in its construction. This project was not totally successful because of problems reaching required temperatures. As usual this did not deter Harding. He seemed to have a wonderful ability to learn from failure and move on. In the early 1940's Harding began working with formulas for copper red glazes prepared by Arthur Baggs and Edgar Littlefield. This work only added to his interest in Oriental pottery and fostered a desire to rework many old glazes. Being greatly influenced by A Potters Book published in 1940 by Bernard Leach Harding was now on his way seeking to incorporate form, function and surface treatment into a single entity where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. In the 1950's Harding left the Witte and built his own studio where he spent the rest of his life creating his wonderful art. The body of his work is a living tribute to the Harding Black lifelong love of ceramics. Along with being a researcher he was also a teacher always willing to share his knowledge with others. He spent his life producing pots and occasionally taking time off to do a bit if fishing. According to Harding Black - Harding Black 11/14/90 "I am one of the lucky ones. When I get up in the morning I can hardly wait to get to work." 1912 Born April 15 near Aransas Pass, Texas 1916 Family moved to San Antonio 1929 Graduated from Breckenridge High School 1929-30 Attended San Antonio Junior College 1931 Joined Archaeological Society of the Witte Museum, San Antonio, and participated in excavations of ancient Basket maker Indian mounds and caves in the Big Bend area of Texas 1933 Taught by Rudolf Staffel to make wheel-thrown pottery. Set tip studio in a streetcar behind Witte Museum and began teaching children’s ceramic classes 1937-39 Appointed Superintendent of Ceramic Installation for N Y A /W P A reconstruction project in San Antonio 1943 Moved from streetcar studio to new facilities in the reconstructed Ruiz House on the grounds of the Witte Museum Began firing to stoneware temperatures 1947-54 Exhibited each year in the annual National Ceramic Exhibition, Syracuse Museum of Art 1951 Exhibited at the National Museum of Art, Washington, DC 1952 Toured ceramic centers throughout the United States 1953 “Opening the Door to Copper-Reds” by Harding Black, published in January issue of Ceramics Monthly “Harding Black Profile” published in February issue of Ceramics Monthly 1954 “Iron Spotted Glazes” by Harding Black, published in February issue of Ceramics Monthly 1955 Built present studio at 8212 Broadway, San Antonio Retired from teaching at the Witte Museum 1956 Exhibited at the National Museum of Art, Washington, DC 1961 “Lava Glazes” by Harding Black, published in October issue of Ceramics Monthly 1964 “Harding Black Texas Potter” by Jean R Lange, published in November issue of Ceramics Monthly 1971 The Meyer Family Master Potters of Texas, co-authored by Harding Black and Georgeanna H Greet 1980 Harding Black’s biographical information entered into the archives of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D C 1983 Harding Black traveled throughout China 1984 Awarded Glaze Research Grant by Southwest Craft Center, San Antonio 1985 Solo exhibition at the Southwest Crafts Center 1987 Selected as Artist of the Year by the San Antonio Art League 1988 Incarnate Word College, San Antonio, establishes Harding Black Fund to aid ceramics students 1990 “Harding Black Pottery...

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1980s Modern Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

EXTRA BEAUTIFUL CRACKLE VASE BY MASTER TEXAS GLAZER HARDING BLACK  POTTERY
EXTRA BEAUTIFUL CRACKLE VASE BY MASTER TEXAS GLAZER HARDING BLACK  POTTERY

EXTRA BEAUTIFUL CRACKLE VASE BY MASTER TEXAS GLAZER HARDING BLACK POTTERY

By Harding Black

Located in San Antonio, TX

Harding Black San Antonio (1912 - 2004) Huge Heavy Crackle Vase 1985 Height 14'' Across Widest 8" Biography Harding Black San Antonio (1912 - 2004) Harding Black was born on a farm in Nueces County between Ingleside and Aransas Pass and moved with his family to San Antonio in 1916. There he graduated from Brackenridge High School and attended San Antonio Junior College (1929-30). In 1931 Black joined an archaeological expedition to the Big Bend area sponsored by the Witte Memorial Museum. Initially a painter, he was taught by Rudolph Staffel in 1933 to make wheel- thrown pottery and in the same year began to teach children's ceramic classes at the Witte. Between 1937 and 1939, Black directed ceramic installation in a San Antonio reconstruction project sponsored by the National Youth Administration and the Works Progress Administration art program. In 1955 he retired from teaching and devoted his time to ceramics. Black became a well-known ceramist from his research, innovations, and writings in the field. Exhibitions: San Antonio Local Artists Annual Exhibition (1939-42, 1945, 1947); Texas General Exhibition (1940 award, 1942, 1948 honorable mention); National Ceramic Annual Exhibition, Syracuse Museum of Art (1947-54); River Art Group, San Antonio (1948-49); National Collection of Fine Arts, Washington D.C. (1951, 1956); Dallas Museum of Fine Arts (1952 one-man); Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University (1991 one-man); San Antonio Museum of Art (1995 retrospective); National Museum of Art, Washington, D.C. (1995); University of Texas at Dallas, Irving (1998 retrospective). Collections: Dallas Museum of Art; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts; San Antonio Museum of Art; Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University, Waco; National Museum of American Art, Washington D.C.; New Orleans Museum of Art; Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, new York; Alfred University (New York). Harding Black resided in San Antonio Texas where he worked as a potter for over 60 years and far as anyone knows he was completely self taught. I find it amazing that anyone could ever accomplish what he did with with no formal training in either ceramics or chemistry. It was a long and prolific journey from the early hand built earthenware pottery to become recognized as a master of glazes. While I feel that his forms often could be better this is more than compensated for by the spectacular glazes he developed. Constant experimentation and his acquired knowledge of chemistry were the foundations for the wonderful glazes that adorn his pottery. The following quote is from an interview with Rudolf Staffel His copper reds are unbelievably beautiful. Harding was a master of glazes and one of the most generous human beings in the ceramic field that I've known. He had literally a room full of beautifully organized test tiles of all his glazes, and he would just throw the room open to anybody who wanted to rummage through his tiles. All the recipes were there and he shared them with anyone who was interested. It was wonderful to go and visit him. Although accurate records of all test firings were kept for reference it I have been told that it would be difficult to reproduce many of these glazes because of the kiln he built and clays he used. This may not be the case because in a recent phone conversation (4/11/2007) with Peter Pinnell he told me that some of his students had success replicating some glazes using Harding's formulas By concentrating on the bowl and vessel forms Harding remained true to the historical traditions of pottery making. The magnificent Harding Black journey began in 1932. At that time he joined the Witte Museum Archaeological Society which provided him with access to their collections of Native American pottery. Harding became fascinated by these pollychromed vessels and he began attempting to create hand built pots. He had very little or no success but a life long of working in clay had begun. It was about this time that he met up with Rudolf Staffel and it was from him that Harding learned wheel throwing and developed ideas of how to operate a studio. Harding was given access to working space at the Witte where he built a wheel and in 1933 he was given a position as ceramic instructor. In this position it was his responsibility to establish a ceramics department. The first kiln Harding built was using plans that were obtained from Newcomb College. He scrounged parts from a junkyard which were used in its construction. This project was not totally successful because of problems reaching required temperatures. As usual this did not deter Harding. He seemed to have a wonderful ability to learn from failure and move on. In the early 1940's Harding began working with formulas for copper red glazes prepared by Arthur Baggs and Edgar Littlefield. This work only added to his interest in Oriental pottery and fostered a desire to rework many old glazes. Being greatly influenced by A Potters Book published in 1940 by Bernard Leach Harding was now on his way seeking to incorporate form, function and surface treatment into a single entity where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. In the 1950's Harding left the Witte and built his own studio where he spent the rest of his life creating his wonderful art. The body of his work is a living tribute to the Harding Black lifelong love of ceramics. Along with being a researcher he was also a teacher always willing to share his knowledge with others. He spent his life producing pots and occasionally taking time off to do a bit if fishing. According to Harding Black - Harding Black 11/14/90 "I am one of the lucky ones. When I get up in the morning I can hardly wait to get to work." 1912 Born April 15 near Aransas Pass, Texas 1916 Family moved to San Antonio 1929 Graduated from Breckenridge High School 1929-30 Attended San Antonio Junior College 1931 Joined Archaeological Society of the Witte Museum, San Antonio, and participated in excavations of ancient Basket maker Indian mounds and caves in the Big Bend area of Texas 1933 Taught by Rudolf Staffel to make wheel-thrown pottery. Set tip studio in a streetcar behind Witte Museum and began teaching children’s ceramic classes 1937-39 Appointed Superintendent of Ceramic Installation for N Y A /W P A reconstruction project in San Antonio 1943 Moved from streetcar studio to new facilities in the reconstructed Ruiz House on the grounds of the Witte Museum Began firing to stoneware temperatures 1947-54 Exhibited each year in the annual National Ceramic Exhibition, Syracuse Museum of Art 1951 Exhibited at the National Museum of Art, Washington, DC 1952 Toured ceramic centers throughout the United States 1953 “Opening the Door to Copper-Reds” by Harding Black, published in January issue of Ceramics Monthly “Harding Black Profile” published in February issue of Ceramics Monthly 1954 “Iron Spotted Glazes” by Harding Black, published in February issue of Ceramics Monthly 1955 Built present studio at 8212 Broadway, San Antonio Retired from teaching at the Witte Museum 1956 Exhibited at the National Museum of Art, Washington, DC 1961 “Lava Glazes” by Harding Black, published in October issue of Ceramics Monthly 1964 “Harding Black Texas Potter” by Jean R Lange, published in November issue of Ceramics Monthly 1971 The Meyer Family Master Potters of Texas, co-authored by Harding Black and Georgeanna H Greet 1980 Harding Black’s biographical information entered into the archives of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D C 1983 Harding Black traveled throughout China 1984 Awarded Glaze Research Grant by Southwest Craft Center, San Antonio 1985 Solo exhibition at the Southwest Crafts Center 1987 Selected as Artist of the Year by the San Antonio Art League 1988 Incarnate Word College, San Antonio, establishes Harding Black Fund to aid ceramics students 1990 “Harding Black Pottery...

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1980s Modern Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

G Totem - Ceramic Sculpture by Marc Zimmerman for Outdoor Garden and Indoors
G Totem - Ceramic Sculpture by Marc Zimmerman for Outdoor Garden and Indoors

G Totem - Ceramic Sculpture by Marc Zimmerman for Outdoor Garden and Indoors

By Marc Zimmerman

Located in Carmel, CA

This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for outdoor or indo...

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2010s Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

Porthleven Studio Pottery Planter, Ceramic, Contemporary, 1970s
Porthleven Studio Pottery Planter, Ceramic, Contemporary, 1970s

Porthleven Studio Pottery Planter, Ceramic, Contemporary, 1970s

Located in Bournemouth, Dorset

This beautiful Porthleven studio pottery planter was in the mid century planter was in the collection of George and Ann Dannatt. Graham Fern set up his pottery in the small seasid...

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1970s Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

Mid Century Ceramic Vase, 1960s Contemporary Style, 18x12 CM
Mid Century Ceramic Vase, 1960s Contemporary Style, 18x12 CM

Mid Century Ceramic Vase, 1960s Contemporary Style, 18x12 CM

Located in Bournemouth, Dorset

This beautiful vase was in the mid century ceramic collection of George and Ann Dannatt.

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1960s Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

Studio Pottery Planter, Ceramic, Contemporary, 1960s, Unframed, 17.5cm
Studio Pottery Planter, Ceramic, Contemporary, 1960s, Unframed, 17.5cm

Studio Pottery Planter, Ceramic, Contemporary, 1960s, Unframed, 17.5cm

Located in Bournemouth, Dorset

Adam Dworski was born near Rijeka (Croatia) in 1917 during the demise of Austria-Hungary, he witnessed the birth of the new Yugoslavia. After World War II, he met and married an Engl...

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1960s Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Vase with Salt Glaze, Abstract Design
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Vase with Salt Glaze, Abstract Design

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Vase with Salt Glaze, Abstract Design

Located in Bournemouth, Dorset

Beautiful contemporary shabby chic handcrafted vase finished in salt glaze and hand painted finish abstract in design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

Grayson Perry - Portrait Plate 3
Grayson Perry - Portrait Plate 3

Grayson Perry - Portrait Plate 3

By Grayson Perry

Located in London, GB

bone china with lustre rim 21 cm diameter Grayson Perry hallmark on the back. These decorative plates are inspired by the artwork The Great Beauty, 2024. The original piece is a cab...

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2010s Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

Tenebris Marbled Ceramic Bowl, Sculptural Porcelain Vessel Platter
Tenebris Marbled Ceramic Bowl, Sculptural Porcelain Vessel Platter

Tenebris Marbled Ceramic Bowl, Sculptural Porcelain Vessel Platter

Located in Savannah, GA

“Tenebris” is a sculptural ceramic vessel by Heather Knight, founder of Element Clay Studio (est. 2007), a Savannah-based studio known for organic modern ceramics and collectible des...

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2010s Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware

Avalon Marbled Ceramic Oval Bowl, Sculptural Porcelain Vessel Platter
Avalon Marbled Ceramic Oval Bowl, Sculptural Porcelain Vessel Platter

Avalon Marbled Ceramic Oval Bowl, Sculptural Porcelain Vessel Platter

Located in Savannah, GA

“Avalon” is a sculptural ceramic vessel by Heather Knight, founder of Element Clay Studio (est. 2007), a Savannah-based studio recognized for organic modern ceramics and collectible ...

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2010s Contemporary Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware

Zigzag Ceramic Lidded Container, Pop Art Style, Signed, 2010s
Zigzag Ceramic Lidded Container, Pop Art Style, Signed, 2010s

Zigzag Ceramic Lidded Container, Pop Art Style, Signed, 2010s

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original functional vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 4 x 2.25 in (L x H). A certificate of authenticity will follow ...

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2010s Pop Art Ceramic More Art

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Ceramic

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