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Richard Devore Art

American, 1933-2006

Richard DeVore was one of the most important American ceramicists of the past century. He earned a BEd. degree with an art major from The University of Toledo in 1955 and received an MFA. from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1957. In 1966, DeVore became head of the ceramics department at Cranbrook Academy of Art. He was a member of the Colorado State University art faculty from 1978–2004. In 1987, DeVore was installed as a fellow of the American Craft Council. He is known for simple, organic forms finished in dull glazes that suggest polished stones, sun-bleached bones or even translucent skin. His vessels are numerous private collections and in over 40 museum collections, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Cleveland Museum of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, American Craft Museum, New York, Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse University, New York, the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., the Louvre's National Collection of Contemporary Art in Paris, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam, Holland, Museum August Kestner, Hanover, Germany, Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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Large Sculptural Ceramic Vessel by Richard Devore Exhibited and Published
Large Sculptural Ceramic Vessel by Richard Devore Exhibited and Published

Large Sculptural Ceramic Vessel by Richard Devore Exhibited and Published

By Richard DeVore

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large stoneware vessel by Richard DeVore (American, 1933-2006) made in 1972. The cylindrical vessel takes an unusual sculptural form with curvy edges that flows freely in contoured...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Richard Devore Art

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Ceramic

Untitled Vessel (INV# NP5675) by Richard DeVore
Untitled Vessel (INV# NP5675) by Richard DeVore

Untitled Vessel (INV# NP5675) by Richard DeVore

By Richard DeVore

Located in Morton Grove, IL

Untitled Vessel (INV# NP5675) Richard DeVore stoneware and glaze 16 × 12 × 11” 1984 BIO- Richard DeVore (1933 - 2006) was one of the most important American ceramicists of the past ...

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1980s Art Nouveau Richard Devore Art

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Ceramic

untitled sculpture by Richard DeVore
untitled sculpture by Richard DeVore

untitled sculpture by Richard DeVore

By Richard DeVore

Located in Morton Grove, IL

Untitled Vessel (INV# NP3503) Richard DeVore stoneware and glaze 3.25 x 5.75 x 6” date unknown mid century modern Provenance- "ACCUMULATIONS: NOW" at the LongHouse Reserve Richard ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Richard Devore Art

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Stoneware, Glaze

Vessel #378 (INV# NP5676) by Richard DeVore
Vessel #378 (INV# NP5676) by Richard DeVore

Vessel #378 (INV# NP5676) by Richard DeVore

By Richard DeVore

Located in Morton Grove, IL

Vessel #378 (INV# NP5676) Richard DeVore stoneware and glaze 16.75 × 7.5 × 11” 1975 BIO- Richard DeVore (1933 - 2006) was one of the most important American ceramicists of the pas...

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1970s Modern Richard Devore Art

Materials

Ceramic

Untitled Vessel with Void (INV# NP5224) By Richard DeVore
Untitled Vessel with Void (INV# NP5224) By Richard DeVore

Untitled Vessel with Void (INV# NP5224) By Richard DeVore

By Richard DeVore

Located in Morton Grove, IL

Richard DeVore Untitled Vessel with Void (INV# NP5224) stoneware, and glaze 4.5 x 14 x 14" date unknown Richard DeVore (1933 - 2006) was one of the most important American ceramicis...

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1990s Modern Richard Devore Art

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Stoneware, Glaze

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Richard Devore art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Richard Devore art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Richard Devore in ceramic, glaze, stoneware and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Richard Devore art, so small editions measuring 6 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of TF Dutchman, Brad Brown, and Jenny Holzer. Richard Devore art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,350 and tops out at $2,350, while the average work can sell for $2,350.

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