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.
“Torso” a c1935 Art Deco Terra Cotta Nude Figural sculpture by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Southampton, NJ
A c1935, Art Deco period terracotta figural sculpture titled "TORSO" by Waylande Gregory (1905-1971). This hand-sculpted, unique work is cold painted a lovely greige tone with fleshy...
Steel, Aluminum
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Porcelain
"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...
Porcelain
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
"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 ...
Porcelain
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
"Mermaid Bowl, " Monumental Art Deco Sculptural Piece, Green & Blue Glazes
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...
Ceramic
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
"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...
Ceramic
$1,575Sale Price|62% Off
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 Literature: Folk, Thomas, Waylande Gregory: Art Deco Ceramics and th...
Ceramic
c1950 Art Deco Waylande Gregory Fantail Pigeon Ceramic Pottery Sculpture
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Southampton, NJ
A collection of c1950 ceramic Fantail Pigeon sculptures by noted American sculptor Wayland Gregory. We were fortunate enough to purchase these pieces directly from the Gregory Estate...
Ceramic, Pottery
"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...
Porcelain
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...
Ceramic
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
"Prancing Gray Horse", Rare Art Deco Sculpture by Gregory, 1930s
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Enveloped in a glaze the color of grey flannel, this unique Art Deco sculpture depicts a prancing horse, his coat decorated with a series of "X" marks, and his body leaping over styl...
Porcelain
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
"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...
Ceramic
$6,150Sale Price|25% Off
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 Exhibitions: Waylande Gregory: Art Deco Ceramics...
Porcelain
"Peacock in Purple and White", 1950s Porcelain Sculpture w/ Sgraffito Decoration
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 purple and white peacock is distinguished by a lovely...
Porcelain
$2,720Sale Price|30% Off
"Spotted Fawn", Art Deco Sculpture in Brown and Gold 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. ...
Ceramic
Contemporary Freeform Fluorite Green and Blue Banded Bowl
Located in Toronto, ON
Invite the healing energy of fluorite into your home with this exceptional mineral bowl. Known for its calming and purifying properties, fluorite is a semi-precious stone that brings...
Stone
$495
H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 4.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian White Glazed Terracotta Boar Statue or Sculpture
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Italian white glazed terracotta wild boar statue in the style Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor. Statue is free of repairs, signed with arti...
Terracotta
Samuel Mazy Glazed White & Pink Porcelain Hyacinth Sculpture
By Samuel Mazy
Located in Toronto, ON
Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy, exclusive to Maison Nurita in Canada. Mazy has been working as a ceramist for nearly 20 years i...
Copper
Pair of White Ceramic Dove Sculptures by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco white ceramic dove sculptures were realized by Jacques Adnet- one of the most celebrated and influential designers of the A...
Ceramic
$1,575Sale Price|62% Off
H 14 in W 5 in D 13.5 in
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 Literature: Folk, Thomas, Waylande Gregory: Art Deco Ceramics and th...
Ceramic
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted ...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Samuel Mazy Three Stem Glazed White & Purple Porcelain Pansy Sculpture
By Samuel Mazy
Located in Toronto, ON
Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy, exclusive to Maison Nurita in Canada. Mazy has been working as a ceramist for nearly 20 years i...
Copper
$739Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern ceramic dove from the Rimini Blu series, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, finished in a richly glazed cobalt-blue surface with incised geometric ...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture by Jitka Forejtova, 1960s
By Jitka Forejtova
Located in Praha, CZ
Midcentury ceramic sculpture designed by Jitka Forejtova and produced in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. Very good vintage condition.
Ceramic
$340
H 3.25 in W 11.75 in D 5.38 in
Art Deco Style Blue & Green Glass Bowl Catchall, Murano Italy, Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful centerpiece made of green and blue colored Murano glass. The shape, full of soft curves and rounded tips, fascinates with its incomparable, elegant plasticity and lightne...
Art Glass
Art Deco Large WMF Ikora Silver Plated Bowl Center Piece
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Large WMF Ikora Silver Plated Bowl Center Piece This rare vintage bowl is a stunning example of Bauhaus – German Art Deco from the 1930s. Crafted from silver-plated brass, ...
Silver Plate, Enamel
Art Deco Silver Plate Bowl, Minimalist Sculptural Form, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined Art Deco silver plate bowl from the 1930s, defined by its clean lines and understated sculptural presence. The form is both minimal and architectural, featuring a shallow c...
Silver
Ceramic Sculpture by Waylande Gregory, 1934
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Dallas, TX
A masterful ceramic sculpture with deep crackle glaze made by Waylande Gregory in 1934.
Ceramic
Sold
H 9.25 in W 5 in D 4 in
"Polo Player in Blue and White, " Unique 1930s Lamp Base/Sculpture by Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Glazed in brilliant cerulean blue and white, this remarkable lamp base, never fitted with hardware for a lamp was sculpted in the 1930s by Waylande Gregory, the great WPA artist. Pro...
Porcelain
Sold
H 5.5 in W 9.5 in D 4 in
"Red Dove, " Rare Mid-Century Sculpture in Tones of Persimmon and Silver
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly glazed in tones of persimmon, silver, black and white, this porcelain sculpture was designed and executed by Waylande Gregory in the New York area. Gregory was a renowned...
Porcelain
Waylande Gregory Ceramic Toucan
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This unusual Toucan is signed on the bottom “Waylande Gregory New York.” Rare, brilliantly-glazed toucan by Waylande Gregory, 1950s. United States. Gregory captures the bird with it...
Ceramic
"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...
Porcelain
"Yellow Swan, " Extremely Rare 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 very rare lemon-yellow hue, the swan is shown from two sides, with its lovely silver-glazed wi...
Porcelain
"Pigeon in Blue and White, " Boldly Glazed Sculpture by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Glazed in tones of turquoise, white and black, this porcelain sculpture was designed and executed by Waylande Gregory in the New York area. Gregory was a renowned WPA sculptor and in...
Porcelain
"Rearing Horse, " Fine Art Deco Sculpture by Waylande Gregory, 1930s
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Economically sculpted and beautifully glazed by Waylande Gregory, this idealized depiction of a rearing horse is Art Deco sculpture at its finest. Prodigious and indefatigable, Gregory produced a wide range of sculptures and wares in ceramic beginning in his college days, through his years working with Lorado Taft...
Ceramic
Monumental Waylande Gregory Iron Bird Sculpture
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A monumental 90" tall iron sculpture of a bird by the noted American artist Waylande Gregory. While mostly known for his ceramics this massive iron...