Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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.
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Creator: Waylande Desantis Gregory
"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 Furniture
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Porcelain
Waylande Gregory rare ceramic/pottery fused glass glaze bowl Pat 2357399, signed
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pottery bowl by the well known artist Waylaid Gregory , This is a rare patent number piece , as early as 1942 time of the US year patent) , also signed as shown.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Pottery
"Leaping Antelope Dish", Rare, Early work by Waylande Gregory for Cowan
By Cowan Pottery, Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely oblong dish features one of the classic subjects of high style Art Deco design -- the leaping antelope -- but in other respects it is highly unusual. It is an early work of Waylande Gregory for Cowan Pottery, before he struck out on his own in the 1930s, and it is finished with a striking, speckled glaze in a rich, burnt sienna color, with a touch of green in the depths of the dish. Gregory was 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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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
"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 Furniture
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Porcelain
"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 Furniture
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Porcelain
"Phoenix in Black & Gold w/ Scarlet Ground", Fabulous Art Deco-Mid Century Dish
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boldly designed and brilliantly glazed in tones of scarlet, 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 red 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...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
Art Deco Mint Green and Gold Leaf Ceramic Bowl by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s ceramic decorative bowl by Waylande Gregory featuring a highly stylized leaf pattern in mint green with white, black and gold leaf detail. Relatively large compared to more com...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
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
Each figure of large scale, perched on a plinth base, beautifully modeled and decorated, in blue enamel, with...
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20th Century American Modern Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Porcelain
Waylande Gregory for Cowan Pottery Coral Flamingo Centerpiece Planter Set 1929
By Cowan Pottery, Waylande Gregory
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Waylande Gregory Coral Flamingo Centerpiece and Planter, Cowan Pottery, Ohio, USA, 1928-1931. Marked "COWAN" under flamingo.
Waylande Desantis Gregory (1905 Baxter Springs, Kansas – 1971, New Jersey) was one of the most innovative and prolific American art-deco ceramics sculptors of the early 20th century. His groundbreaking techniques enabled him to create monumental ceramic sculpture, such as the Fountain of the Atoms and Light Dispelling Darkness, which had hitherto not been possible. He also developed revolutionary glazing and processing methods, and was a seminal figure in the studio glass movement.
The Cowan Pottery Studio was founded by R. Guy Cowan in Lakewood, Ohio, United States in 1912. It moved to Rocky River, Ohio in 1920, and operated until 1931, when the financial stress of the Great Depression resulted in its bankruptcy. Cowan Pottery produced both artistic and commercial work in a variety of styles influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Deco, Chinese ceramics, and modern sculpture.
During its two decades of operation, a number of well-known Cleveland School artists worked with Cowan at the studio: Elizabeth Anderson, Arthur Eugene Baggs, Alexander Blazys, Paul Bogatay, Edris Eckhardt, Waylande Gregory, A. Drexler Jacobson, among many others. With the exception of Guy Cowan, himself, Waylande Gregory designed more pieces for the pottery than anyone else.
Gregory joined R. Guy Cowan in Rocky River, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, in 1928, where he became the leading sculptor of the Cowan Pottery studio. Unlike his contemporaries at Cowan Pottery, who were primarily influenced by Viennese modern...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
"The Wave, " Very Rare Art Deco Table Lamp by Gregory for Cowan w/ Original Shade
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extraordinary in its rarity and fine design, this green and gold glazed table lamp by sculptor Waylande Gregory was made by the famed Cowan pottery works near Cleveland and includes its original, hand crafted parchment shade in soft pumpkin and gold. The lamp base captures the movement of water and wave...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
Unusual Waylande Gregory Ceramic Bowl
By Waylande Gregory
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Fantastic decorative bowl or dish by Waylande Gregory, with a stylized 50's sgrafitto motif, red underside.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
Decorative Dish By Waylande Gregory 1950's
By Waylande Gregory
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual decorative plate or bowl by Waylande Gregory. Striking stylized design so evocative of the 1950's.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
Playful Candleholders by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of five (5) playfull candle holders by Waylande Gregory. Vintage ca' 1960's. One gold, signed and 5 finished in shiny white unsigned.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
"Flowering Cactus, " Rare, Brilliantly Glazed Art Deco Bowl by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully glazed in tones of mossy green, papaya, ivory and blue topaz, this bowl by Waylande Gregory depicts a cactus laden with brilliant blossoms. Gregory was 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 Furniture
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Porcelain
Waylande Gregory Art Deco Ceramic Rooster Sculpture, Glazed, 1940s, USA
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Waylande Gregory Art Deco ceramic rooster sculpture, glazed, 1940s, USA
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
Pair of Stylized Ceramic Swans by Waylande Gregory, circa 1940s
By Waylande Gregory
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large scale ( 18"L) ceramic swan sculptures by Waylande Gregory. Brown/gray with gold paint and sgraffito stylized and typical of Gregory's work, circa 1940s, signed Waland...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
Wayland Gregory Art Deco Porcelain Zebra Sculpture, Glazed, Signed, 1940s, USA
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wayland Gregory, Porcelain zebra sculpture, glazed, signed, 1930s, USA. New Jersey, circa 1935, high glazed ceramic, incised signature, Measures: 4 5/8" W x 1 1/2" D x 5 1/2" H
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Waylande Gregory: Art Deco Ceramics...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Porcelain
"Flying Phoenix Bird, " Spectacular Set of Lemon Yellow Art Deco Dishes, Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Entirely unique and vividly glazed in tones of lemon yellow, silver and white, this set of 21 Art Deco dishes includes a very unusual large bowl, 10 dinner plates and 10 dessert plat...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Porcelain
"Leaping Deer in Snow, " Striking Art Deco Lidded Box by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously glazed in tones of gold and warm, dark gray, this lidded ceramic box depicts a leaping deer on its cover, the spots on its fur echoed b...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
"Leaping Gazelles, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Porcelain Plates by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously glazed in tones of warm grey (almost taupe), white and mirrored gold, this rare and stunning pair of plates depict leaping gazelles, a favorite motif of artists in the Art...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Porcelain
"Fantail Pigeon, " Rare Dusty Pink Art Deco Sculpture with Painted Base, Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and beautiful example of the porcelain sculptures of Waylande Gregory, this depiction of a fantail pigeon in deep, dusty pink and white dates to ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Porcelain
Art Deco Waylande Gregory Studio Art Pottery Candlestick Holder Candleholder
By Waylande Gregory
Located in San Diego, CA
Seldom seen Art Deco studio art pottery candleholder by Waylande Gregory. Great design and form. Hand painted dot design with gold gilt paint. Sig...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
"Polo Player, " Footed, Shallow Dish with Polo Motif, Art Deco, by Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully glazed in shades of white and sand, this rare footed dish depicts a polo player reaching out to strike the ball. The primary glaze has a beautiful mottled appearance, and...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Clay
Waylande Gregory Ceramic Bowl
By Waylande Gregory
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant, hand-painted bowl by Waylande Gregory. Stylized leaf pattern in green and silver leaf.
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1950s American Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
"Seashells and Coral, " Unique Art Deco Vase with Gold Glaze by Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Its gold-on-brown glazes softly glistening in the light, this lovely and unique vase by Waylande Gregory depicts a variety of undersea life, including nautilus shells and starfish on...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
"Pink Doves, " Rare Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Sculptures by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Glazed in a deep pink color overlaid by an elaborate pattern of markings in black and gold, this pair of ceramic doves was sculpted and glazed by Waylande Gregory, one of America's 2...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
"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 Furniture
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Porcelain
"Polo Player, " Classic and Rare Art Deco Sculpture in Caramel Hue by Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the rarest and most classic Art Deco sculptures ever produced in 1930s America, this striking Polo Player, complete with his original polo mallet, was sculpted by Waylande Gre...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Porcelain
"Galloping Horse" Art Deco Plaque by Waylande Gregory, 1940s
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Glazed in brilliant white, deep red, gold and black, this striking round plaque was made by Waylande Gregory, the renowned WPA sculptor and innovative ceramicist. Prodigious and inde...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
Waylande Gregory Ceramic Jar with Sgraffito Decoration
By Waylande Gregory
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting ceramic lidded jar by Waylande Gregory with sgraffito decoration.
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1950s American Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
"Gray Swan, " Iconic Art Deco Sculpture by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of Waylande Gregory's most dynamic and winning sculptures, this example glazed in a velvety grey flannel color, the swan is shown from two sides, with its lovely taupe wings on full display. Like most of his animal sculptures, this one displays the artist's virtuoso Sgraffito effect, where he scratched through one layer of glaze to reveal another layer below. Gregory was a renowned a WPA sculpture...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Porcelain
"Moroccan Agadir Bazaar, " Unique Midcentury Bowl by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most colorful and atmospheric pieces ever created by master sculptor and ceramicist Waylande Gregory, this glazed, shallow bowl shows a turbaned figure in the foreground, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
Pair of Waylande Gregory Small Square Purple Ceramic Trays with Gold Key Pattern
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Pair of small trays or decorative square trinket dishes by Waylande Gregory. Vibrant matte purple glaze with 24-karat gold key pattern. Classic design by Gregory but newer production.
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
"Leaping Zebra, " Fine and Rare Art Deco Sculpture, Signed by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Full of energy and élan, this rare sculpture by Waylande Gregory, dating from the 1940s, depicts a zebra in mid-air, looking behind with elegant unconcern. The ceramic form is glazed in a lovely off-white glaze, and is mounted on a dark-stained walnut plinth. Gregory was a renowned a WPA sculpture...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
"Mermaid Bowl, " Large, Important Art Deco Sculptural Piece by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created by one of America's most important sculptors working in the Art Deco period, this large and heavy sculptural bowl by Waylande Gregory depicts a mermaid holding a fish in eith...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
"Fawn" Art Deco Sculpture by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously glazed in tones of brown and gold, this very rare sculpture depicting a spotted fawn was created by Waylande Gregory, the renowned WPA sculptor and innovative ceramicist. ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Ceramic
Waylande Gregory Gilt Gold, White and Green Ceramic Bowl, circa 1940s
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Early work by Wayland Gregory, patterned gold leaf on white ceramic with bright green exterior, signed, 1940s. Generous size.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Gold Leaf
"Eve and Adam in Eden, " Magnificent, Art Deco-WPA Sculptural Panel
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A magnificent example of WPA sculptor Waylande Gregory's work at the height of his career in the 1930s, when he was creating major fountains, public monuments and World's Fair sculpt...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Clay
Rare Pair of Gold and White Candlesticks, Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare pair of porcelain candlesticks, brilliantly glazed in gold and white, are signed by Waylande Gregory, the pioneering 20th century sculptor and ceramicist. Prodigious and i...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Furniture
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Porcelain
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