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Waylande Desantis Gregory

Waylande Desantis Gregory was born in Baxter Springs, Kansas, on June 13, 1905. He was a sculptor, a designer and a craftsman. He studied at Pittsburg State Teachers College, 1922 and enrolled in the Kansas City Art Institute. Within a few months, Gregory accepted a position with the McCartney Ornamental Plastering Company. Though still very young, Gregory was soon assigned his first major project of the design and casting of architectural ornaments for Strong Hall, the administration building at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. Gregory next found his way to the Chicago Art Institute, where he came under the influence of historian-sculptor Loredo Taft and began to work in marble, bronze and ceramics. Ceramics became Gregory’s primary medium. He apprenticed himself to the Midland Terra Cotta Company in Cicero, Illinois, then enrolled at the University of Kansas City to study chemistry, geology and mineralogy. Before embarking on his career as a ceramic sculptor, however, in 1928 he went as artist-designer to the Cowan Art Pottery Studio in Rocky River, Ohio. When the Cowan Studio closed in December 1931, Gregory went to the Cranbrook Academy of Art as a fellow-in-residence. In 1932, he established his own studio in Bound Brook, New Jersey and turned his attention to creating ton-size, ceramic statuary. He died in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on August 18, 1971.

"Phoenix in Black & Gold w/ Turquoise Ground", Art Deco-Mid Century Bowl/Dish
"Phoenix in Black & Gold w/ Turquoise Ground", Art Deco-Mid Century Bowl/Dish

"Phoenix in Black & Gold w/ Turquoise Ground", Art Deco-Mid Century Bowl/Dish

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Boldly designed and brilliantly glazed in tones of turquoise-aqua, jet black, white and gold, this dish sports an exotic phoenix bird resting on a filigreed tree branch, with one wing raised high. The colors are glorious, especially the full-bodied turquoise of the background. The artist was Waylande Gregory, one of America's greatest sculptors and ceramicists before and after World War II. He was prodigious and indefatigable, producing a wide range of sculptures and wares in ceramic during his years working with Lorado Taft...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory

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Porcelain

"Bird's Nest Bowl", Rare Dish in Black, Gold and White by Waylande Gregory
"Bird's Nest Bowl", Rare Dish in Black, Gold and White by Waylande Gregory

"Bird's Nest Bowl", Rare Dish in Black, Gold and White by Waylande Gregory

$1,080Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

"Bird's Nest Bowl", Rare Dish in Black, Gold and White by Waylande Gregory

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This rare dish or low bowl, with its bird's nest embracing several blue eggs, nestled in a tree boldly expressed in black, gold and white, was made by Waylande Gregory, the great ceramicist and sculptor before and after World War II. Gregory was prodigious and indefatigable, producing a wide range of sculptures and wares in ceramic during his years working with Lorado Taft...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory

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Porcelain

"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black
"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black

"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This heavy porcelain, lidded box by Waylande Gregory depicts a crested Phoenix bird in flight, its feathers dotted in black and its wing lined in gold. Gregory was one of America's ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory

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Porcelain

Waylande Gregory Bowl Black and Gold Squares
Waylande Gregory Bowl Black and Gold Squares

Waylande Gregory Bowl Black and Gold Squares

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Houston, TX

Black and gold Waylande Gregory fire-glazed porcelain bowl.

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Waylande Desantis Gregory

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Porcelain

"White and Gold Peacock", Rare Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture, Sgraffito Glaze
"White and Gold Peacock", Rare Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture, Sgraffito Glaze

"White and Gold Peacock", Rare Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture, Sgraffito Glaze

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sculpted and glazed by Waylande Gregory, one of America's greatest sculptors and ceramicists before and after World War II, this white and gold peacock is distinguished by a lovely w...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory

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Porcelain

Pair of Blue Peacocks Sculptures, by Waylande Gregory
Pair of Blue Peacocks Sculptures, by Waylande Gregory

Pair of Blue Peacocks Sculptures, by Waylande Gregory

$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 9 in W 18 in D 5 in

Pair of Blue Peacocks Sculptures, by Waylande Gregory

By Waylande Gregory

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of blue peacocks sculptures, by Waylande Gregory USA, Circa 1950s This rare pair of blue peacock sculptures by Waylande Gregory, created in the USA circa 1950s, showcases the ar...

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20th Century American Modern Waylande Desantis Gregory

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Porcelain

"Crested Water Bird, " Art Deco Rondel in Black and Gold by Waylande Gregory
"Crested Water Bird, " Art Deco Rondel in Black and Gold by Waylande Gregory

"Crested Water Bird, " Art Deco Rondel in Black and Gold by Waylande Gregory

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare and winning, this lovely Art Deco porcelain rondel, glazed in black, gold and red on a white ground, was designed and executed by Waylande Gregory, the great American sculptor a...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory

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Porcelain

"Phoenix, " Brilliantly Glazed Art Deco Lamp Base by Gregory
"Phoenix, " Brilliantly Glazed Art Deco Lamp Base by Gregory

"Phoenix, " Brilliantly Glazed Art Deco Lamp Base by Gregory

$1,680Sale Price|20% Off

H 15 in Dm 6.25 in

"Phoenix, " Brilliantly Glazed Art Deco Lamp Base by Gregory

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brilliantly glazed in tones of crimson, silver and white, this very fine lamp base was created by Waylande Gregory, the renowned WPA sculptor and innovative ceramicist. Prodigious ...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory

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Porcelain

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Waylande Desantis Gregory Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$2,800UrnsCeramicCirca 1940s
2025$96Decorative Dishes and Vide-PocheCeramic1960s
$1,448
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$96-$2,800
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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