Nicholas Arroyave-Portela Furniture

A fine large-sized 'Bouquet' glass vase. By Steuben Glassworks. Designed by George Thompson. Model No. 7985 The trumpet formed vase has two raised oval-shaped prunts on o...

Handmade terracotta two-handled water jars / pitchers, Spain, 1880s-1930s. Two Traditional Spanish terracotta pitchers. Unglazed exterior and interi...

Cizhou stoneware vessel, dating to the Ming dynasty, 17th century. Traditional urn-shaped stoneware, decorated with dark brown brushwork on a ligh...

This is a very good Desert Plate in the Water Lily pattern, made by Hicks and Meigh of Shelton, Staffordshire, England between 1812 and 1822, probably circa 1815. This is a beautifu...

This dazzling glazed French Art Deco ceramic vase or small planter was handcrafted. The mixture of colors are truly beautiful. It can...

Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Marquina marble. Vase dimension: L 51 W 30 H 44 cm. Available in different marbles. Limited edition of 35. Each va...

An Islamic glazed ceramic bowl with inscription attributed to Raqqa ware, produced during the Ayyubid dynasty (12-13th century) in the town of Raqqa in nowadays northeastern Syria. T...

'Gold Crumpled Form No 87’ is a unique sculptural vessel by the British artist, Nicholas Arroyave-Portela. Nicholas Arroyave-Portela’s professional ceramic practice began in 1994. After 20 years based in London, he moved and set up his studio in Barcelona, Spain. Arroyave-Portela's creations are all thrown on the wheel using his own unique technique. Pulling up as much clay from the bottom mass as possible, the clay walls of each piece are created thin and even, maximising the artist’s ability to manipulate the form while the material is still soft and malleable. Additional porcelain slips are sometimes applied to create further surface textures and layering. After the first initial bisque firing (1080 degrees) glazes are applied by using various methods such as spraying and pouring, a process often repeated several times after each firing of 1260 degrees. The multi-firing process allows for the build-up of the glaze, creating a rich palette of tones and finishes. Arroyave-Portela's works can be found in various major museums and private collections worldwide including the Ashmolean Museum (Oxford UK...

Discover the Flame 25 Series- Vessel V, where the exploration of handprinted Oxides and custom glazes "collide" to create captivating art. At The Shine Studios, we adore the merge of...

A very stylish and finely made midcentury art pottery vase probably of German or Scandinavian origin. The vase is very lightly potted with a layered skirt style pattern around the bo...

With its organic form and three sturdy legs, piece brings an earthy, artisan touch to any space. Hand-formed with organic structure, with dark patina. Tripod bowls were often used i...

Female nude form ‘Odalisque’ by Jude Jelfs. Slab-built earthenware with vitreous slips and sgraffito. Glazed inside. Due to the handmade nature, subtle variations in form and finis...