Toshiko Takaezu was an American ceramic artist and painter. She was born to Japanese immigrant parents in Pepeekeo, Hawaii, in 1922. She studied at the Honolulu Museum of Art and the University of Hawaii under Claude Horan from 1948–51.
From 1951–54, Takaezu continued her studies at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where she befriended Finnish ceramist Maija Grotell, who became her mentor. In 1955, Takaezu traveled to Japan, where she studied Buddhism, visited Shoji Hamada and observed the techniques of traditional Japanese pottery, which continued to influence her work. She taught for 10 years at the Cleveland Institute of Art, and then from 1967–92, she taught at Princeton University, where she was awarded an honorary doctorate.
Takaezu retired in 1992 to become a studio artist, living and working in Quakertown, New Jersey, about 30 miles northwest of Princeton. In addition to her studio in New Jersey, Takaezu made many of her larger sculptures at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. She made functional wheel-thrown vessels early in her career. Later, she switched to abstract sculptures with freely applied poured and painted glazes.
In the early 1970s, when Takaezu didn’t have access to a kiln, she painted on canvas. Her work is part of the permanent collections at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, among many others.
Takaezu was the recipient of the Gold Medal of the American Craft Council and a Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation grant. She lived in Hawaii for 10 years and died March 9, 2011, in Honolulu.
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Rare Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Toshiko Takaezu stoneware and glaze 6.5 x 4.5 x 4.5" date unknown signed Provenance- Private collection Perimeter Gallery, Chicago Toshiko Takaezu (June 17, 1922 – March 9, 2011) w...
Stoneware, Glaze
Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu (INV# NP3927)
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Toshiko Takaezu Closed Form (INV# NP3927) 4.5 x 5 x 5" date unknown signed by artist Toshiko Takaezu (June 17, 1922 – March 9, 2011) was an American ceramic artist and painter. She ...
Glaze, Porcelain
Untitled (with rattle)
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Wilton, CT
glazed stoneware
Ceramic
Rare Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Morton Grove, IL
A VERY EARLY UNTITLED YELLOW CLOSED FORM (INV# NP5476)! Toshiko Takaezu porcelain and glaze 5.5 × 6 × 6” 1968 signed Toshiko Takaezu (June 17, 1922 – March 9, 2011) was an American...
Stoneware, Glaze
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Rare Untitled Pink Vase (INV# NP5098) by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Untitled Pink Vase (INV# NP5098) Toshiko Takaezu white stoneware and glaze 5 x 5.75 x 5.75” date unknown signed TT
Ceramic, Glaze
$1,000
H 12.5 in W 12.5 in D 2 in
Julian Opie Birds Limited Edition Fine Bone China Plate Pop Art Ed of 250 Signed
By Julian Opie
Located in Draper, UT
Medium Print Condition Plate is in perfect condition and has only been opened to take pictures. Signature Signed in plate, Signed in plate, Printed signature and edition details on Verso of the plate. Printed Signature on Custom Artist Box. Certificate of authenticity Included (issued by authorized authenticating body) Frame Not included Series Coalition For the Homeless...
Porcelain
$15,750
H 12.9 in W 24.8 in D 13.3 in
Abstract Porcelain Form, Elegant Contemporary Sculpture, Polkadot Patterning
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Abstract Porcelain Form, Elegant Contemporary Sculpture, Polkadot Patterning Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychede...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
$22,000
H 24 in W 16.5 in D 12 in
"A Disclosing Form 1610", Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Glazed Surface, Porcelain
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...
Porcelain, Glaze
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!
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
$2,489
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Life is too Short Relax II- original realism wildlife sculpture-contemporary Art
By Henk Jan Sanderman
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
Bronze
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 16 in D 16 in
"Yellow Mound", abstract ceramic sculpture composed of individual porcelain rods
By Bean Finneran 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
"I work with a simple elemental form, a curve made from the most basic natural material, clay. I make and build with hundreds or thousands of these forms. The clay curve connects me ...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
$1,400
H 12.75 in W 17.75 in D 7.5 in
PAX (BETWEEN TIMES) - Geometric Sculpture Vintage Salvaged Building Materials
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
Brian Russell Jobe (American, b. 1981) is an artist and non-profit director based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jobe's studio practice is focused on sculptur...
Concrete, Marble
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 62 in W 5 in D 5 in
Bird Feeder Totem By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
-----This ceramic totem sculpture is a more minimal expression than usual The simplicity emphasizes the subtle translucent blu glaze and its strong support colors. The adaptation to...
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
"Medium Yellow Hive", Contemporary, Ceramic, Sculpture, Design, Stoneware, Glaze
By Bean Finneran 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
"Medium Yellow Hive", Contemporary, Ceramic, Sculpture, Design, Stoneware, Glaze
Ceramic, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 7 in W 11 in D 11 in
Contemporary Porcelain Sculpture, Glazed Ceramic, Architectural Design, Yellow
By Peter Johnson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Porcelain Sculpture, Glazed Ceramic, Architectural Design, Yellow My work explores transformation using the kiln as a vehicle for deconstruction. The porcelain grid sys...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Glaze
$7,500
H 85 in W 16 in D 7 in
"Body Parts" Garden Sculpture - Large Totem -Glazed Ceramic 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...
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
Apple Topper totem
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Apple topper totem delights the viewer in royal blue with strong color accents. The colums are carved in great detail, yet simplicity prevails. The apple finalizes the design with ir...
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
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H 2 in W 7.5 in D 3.75 in
Untitled Two Handled Cup (INV# NP5104) by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Rare Untitled Two Handled Cup (INV# NP5104) Toshiko Takaezu porcelain and glaze 2 x 7.5 x 3.75” date unknown signed TT
Porcelain, Glaze
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H 7.25 in W 5 in D 5 in
Untitled Black Closed Form (INV# NP5096) by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Untitled Black Closed Form (INV# NP5096) Toshiko Takaezu porcelain and glaze 7.25 x 5 x 5” date unknown signed TT
Porcelain, Glaze
Untitled Vessel
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Wilton, CT
glazed stoneware vessel
Ceramic
Untitled Vessel
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Wilton, CT
glazed porcelain vessel
Ceramic
Untitled Vessel
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Wilton, CT
glazed stoneware vessel
Ceramic
Untitled Vessel
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Wilton, CT
dark glazed porcelain vessel
Ceramic
Untitled Vessel
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Wilton, CT
glazed porcelain vessel
Ceramic
Untitled Vessel
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Wilton, CT
glazed porcelain vessel
Ceramic
Large Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu (INV# NP5031)
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Toshiko Takaezu Large Closed Form (INV# NP5031) 10.75 x 8.5 x 8.5" 1980 signed by artist Toshiko Takaezu (June 17, 1922 – March 9, 2011) was an American ceramic artist and painter. ...
Stoneware, Glaze
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H 17 in Dm 10 in
Vintage Untitled Form with Rattles by Toshiko Takaezu (INV# NP3642)
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Untitled Form with Rattles (INV# NP3642) Toshiko Takaezu stoneware and glaze 17 x 10 x 10" circa 1968 signed
Stoneware, Glaze
Closed Form with Rattles by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Toshiko Takaezu woodfired stoneware 8 x 5.5 x 5.5” date unknown signed BIO- Toshiko Takaezu (June 17, 1922 – March 9, 2011) was an American ceramic artist and painter. She was born ...
Stoneware, Glaze
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H 4 in W 4 in D 4 in
Closed Form with Rattle by Toshiko Takaezu (INV# NP3160)
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Toshiko Takaezu Closed Form with Rattle porcelain, glaze 4 x 4 x 4" 1982 Toshiko Takaezu (June 17, 1922 – March 9, 2011) was an American ceramic artist an...
Porcelain, Glaze