Antique Clay Art

Elizabeth Campbell Fisher Clay (1871-1959) was an American artist and printmaker who studied art in Boston, New York, and Paris.

Do-Ningyô (clay doll) Child with dog Japan, 19th century H: 14,2 cm Do-Ningyô (also known as Doro-ningyô) are traditional Japanese clay dolls that are often regarded as folk art or...

A fine painted clay-sculpture depicting an old man, 19th century.

This mask, made out of wood and clay, was created by an unknown artist from the Lega tribe in Zaire.

Edward S. Curtis The Potter Mixing Clay 1921 Photogravure Print 18 x 22 inches Vintage large format Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12, Plate #419, The North American I...

Exceptional large vintage Colombian hand made clay water container / jug. Displays a fantastic native influenced design around the top.  

Antique Wild Boar Piggy Bank Made of Clay An antique piggy back in the shape of a wild boar. Handmade of clay. It has no opening on the base thus needs to be destroyed to get the ...

This rare and wonderful example of a formative stage figure from the woodland period is attached to a small wire and wood stand, and is in extraordinarily very good condition for its...

This atmospheric 18th century portrait oil painting is attributed to a Scottish artist. Painted circa 1790, The painting is a half length portrait of a seated gentleman. He is wearin...

This antique pottery figure represents Li Jing, the legendary guardian figure traditionally depicted carrying a pagoda imbued with magical power. Likely of Chinese or Tibetan origin ...

I’ve always liked old Tibetan clay tablets because they feel closer to prayer than to sculpture.

Alice O. Clay, After Faed, The Silken Gown 19thC Large Fine Antique Oil Painting. In good condition some minor frame chips. Measures 41x29.

A very fine Acoma Pueblo, Late 19th century polychrome pottery Olla. Hand painted by Acoma Pueblo artisans in New Mexico. Geometric patterns in dark brown and orange design on a whit...

I’ve always been drawn to these early Burmese clay votives, especially the larger ones that were clearly meant for a shrine or temple setting rather than personal wear. This example...

This exceptional antique Chinese earthenware storage vessel, rendered in the timeless style of the Qing Dynasty, is a captivating example of traditional craftsmanship and cultural ar...

A wonderful antique/ancient terracotta clay made Japanese ritual burial funeray Haniwa warrior sculpture.

A wonderful antique/ancient terracotta clay made Japanese ritual burial funeray full body Haniwa dancing sculpture.

Together they create a piece of powerful, spiritual art.

I’ve had a lot of Thai Buddhas pass through my hands over the years, but this little walking Sukhothai has stayed one of my personal favorites. 13th/14th century, made of clay and s...

Javanese Boars (Celeng)in the Majapahit kingdom symbolized good fortune and abundance. The hand built clay figurative tradition rendered in terracotta of a boar with a rounded body h...

Two Laotian Clay Water Vessels (Nam Ton), Beaker & Kendi, 19th century. The coil built low fired clay shapes are squat globular bodies with tall handle-like necks. One is a tall beak...

A Chinese sculptured and painted clay figure of an elderly man, 19th century. Partly worn off paint and probably missing a pair of feet.

This primitive ceramic vessel is a black clay censer attributed to the Bai minority culture of Yunnan province. A charred interior indicates the 19th-century vessel was originally us...

An antique and incised Chinese Cizhou-style Ceramic Container or Incense Box. The piece with a deep Gray glazed surface incised with intricate floral and scrolling pattern with the i...

Two rare Japanese Izumo clay dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Nara Prefecture, Meiji period. Material and simple execution impart a flavor of antiquity and great decorative power. Empero...

The Cornish Fisherman signed D.W Haddon (British, active 1884-1914 in Cornwall) oil on canvas on board, unframed board: 11 x 9 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: ve...

Portrait of a Fisherman with a Pipe Newlyn (Cornish) School, 19th century oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas : 20 x 16 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very ...

It displays excellent muscular proportions. Made from pipe clay (white baking) and signed A. FAGOTTO. Originating from Belgium.

Large Laguna Pueblo Indian Polychrome Olla, circa 1880's. Measures 12 5/8"h x 13"w. Featuring Geometric Designs on the Shoulder and Floral Designs with Fine Line Cross Hatching on...

A captivating creature of earth and clay, this ceramic jar takes the form of a horned toad - revered across the American Southwest as a powerful symbol of protection and earth magic.

Zudem spielt beim Stillleben klassischer Art das Licht eine ganz wesentliche Rolle. Es ist der eigentliche Akteur des Stilllebens.

Prehistoric majestic seated drummer figurine from Nayarit, West Mexico. Sporting a nose ring, complex ear ornaments, armlets and an open mouth that would seem to indicate a 'singing'...

Newcomb College had been founded expressly to instruct young Southern women in liberal arts.[2] The art school opened in 1886 and production of art pottery on a for-profit basis bega...

I’ve always liked Mongolian clay figures because they tend to feel very direct. Less polished than their Tibetan counterparts sometimes, but often more human because of it. This lit...

A Regency Period Gilt & Polychrome Papier-Mâché Tray By Henry Clay of Covent Garden The large shaped and lacquered tray depicting a hunting scene, within a border of gilt Taillandie...

"Birthplace of Henry Clay, Hanover County, Virginia" is an original hand-colored lithograph by Kelloggs & Thayer.

Rose painted interior wallpaper, hand-painted clay figures of Christ, Saints and animals with folded up bank notes.

An exceptional Art Deco-era poker chip set comprising 104 matching clay composition gaming chips housed in its original black japanned storage case.

Jean Gerbino (1876-1966) Vallauris France - ceramic with stunning mosaic glaze - European Vintage. It can be just a decorative element to your living space or use it to hold your jew...

Polar bear sculpture in glazed clay, early 20th century. Very tactile and honest sculpture of a polar bear in rough glazed clay.

Much of the above information is taken from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, who I would like to credit. Our Hear is presented on a simple custom metal display stand.

Beautiful set of 30 tiles designed in the Art nouveau period by Carreaux Faience de Florennes, 1900, very rare relief art nouveau flower tiles in the colors yellow, brown, blue and ...

We believe this piece is a hand painted clay ocarina - a flute like instrument that was used by Mayan, Mexican, and people of the Americas.

At over 18 inches tall, the face alone is larger than life, making it an exceptional and rare survivor of monumental Southeast Asian Buddhist art. A museum-worthy fragment that comma...

Standout examples of 19th century Rockingham brown glazed dogs or spaniels. Probably manufactured in Bennington Vermont. Priced Individually. Left to Right Left: H: 11 W: 9 D: 6, $...

A Chinese, Sancai glazed pottery earth spirit. Tang Dynasty.

Interesting jar from the 19th century. Coming from Sweden and used by folks in the countryside. Warm tones glaze, with nice details to the foot. Very good condition.

Beautiful & quite unique Austrian Art Nouveau Bowl " LION CREST " red clay The design of the motif is typical of Alpine Art Nouveau Production Period around 1915 Country of M...

Newcomb College had been founded expressly to instruct young Southern women in liberal arts.[2] The art school opened in 1886 and production of art pottery on a for-profit basis bega...

This superb, large, and highly decorative late 19th-century Italian naïve majolica pottery figure is hand modelled in clay, which is painted and glazed in bold colours. It depicts t...

Alfred Drury's (1856-1944) body of work locates him as a leading figure in the New Sculpture movement, yet his position as an innovator and conduit between British and European artis...

Mother Goddess Figurine Early Indus Valley Civilization (circa 3500 - 2800 BC) Handmade pottery, 140 mm x 45 mm, 60 g Provenance: Prince Collection, 1990s-2014; Pierre Bergé Colle...

This is a very fine example of an Olive vessel from the Berber people of the Morroccan Atlas mountains . Sculpted from local clay and decorated with Berber Wedding drapes . Ex Frenc...

Jalisco Red Ware Quadruped Dog Vessel. 5” x 4” x 4”. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Ex. Hank Johnson Collection. Hank Johnson was a geologist, and passionate collector of historical and ancient a...

Pre-Columbian central Mexico pottey man. Probably Tlatilco. Seated man figure vessel. 4” x 3” x 4 ¼”. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Ex. Hank Johnson Collection. Hank Johnson was a geologist, and...

Manabi (Ecuador) Pottery dog figure with incising. 4 ½” x 2 ½” x 3 ½”. 100 BCE - 250 CE Ex. Hank Johnson Collection. Hank Johnson was a geologist, and passionate collector of histor...

This vintage Italian detailed head is made of hand crafted terracotta clay, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1918, Italy. Bronzo di Riace was one of the ...