Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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.

Creator: Waylande Desantis Gregory

"Mermaid Bowl, " Monumental Art Deco Sculptural Piece, Green & Blue Glazes

$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...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Ceramic

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

$2,950

"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 Sculptures

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Porcelain

Waylande Gregory Art Deco Ceramic Rooster Sculpture, Glazed, 1940s, USA

$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...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Prancing Gray Horse", Rare Art Deco Sculpture by Gregory, 1930s

$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...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Pink Doves, " Rare Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Sculptures by Waylande Gregory

$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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Fantail Pigeon, " Rare Dusty Pink Art Deco Sculpture with Painted Base, Gregory

$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 ...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Porcelain

c1950 Art Deco Waylande Gregory Fantail Pigeon Ceramic Pottery Sculpture

$1,280 / item

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Blue Peacocks Sculptures, by Waylande Gregory

$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...

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20th Century American Modern Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Porcelain

“Torso” a c1935 Art Deco Terra Cotta Nude Figural sculpture by Waylande Gregory

$11,000

“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...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Steel, Aluminum

Pair of Stylized Ceramic Swans by Waylande Gregory, circa 1940s

$1,800 / item

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 Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Polo Player, " Classic and Rare Art Deco Sculpture in Caramel Hue by Gregory

$5,750

"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 Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Leaping Zebra, " Fine and Rare Art Deco Sculpture, Signed by Waylande Gregory

$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...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Spotted Fawn", Art Deco Sculpture in Brown and Gold by Waylande Gregory

$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. ...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Ceramic

Wayland Gregory Art Deco Porcelain Zebra Sculpture, Glazed, Signed, 1940s, USA

$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...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Peacock in Purple and White", 1950s Porcelain Sculpture w/ Sgraffito Decoration

$2,300

"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...

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Porcelain

"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 Sculptures

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Porcelain

Art Deco Ceramic Sculpture Elephant, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

$432

H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

Art Deco Ceramic Sculpture Elephant, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made of ceramic Re-polished Original condition.

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Italian White Glazed Terracotta Boar Statue or Sculpture

$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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Terracotta

Samuel Mazy Glazed White & Pink Porcelain Hyacinth Sculpture

$3,850

H 12.25 in Dm 5 in

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...

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2010s French Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Copper

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal

$83,464

H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 13.39 in

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Art Deco Silver Plate Bowl, Minimalist Sculptural Form, 1930s

$600

H 2 in W 9.5 in D 8.3 in

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...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Silver

Pair of White Ceramic Dove Sculptures by Jacques Adnet

$2,975 / set

H 8.5 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in

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...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Ceramic

H. A. Kähler Art Deco Ceramic Bowl with Verdigris Green Glaze, Nils Kähler 1940s

$840

H 1.97 in Dm 12.8 in

H. A. Kähler Art Deco Ceramic Bowl with Verdigris Green Glaze, Nils Kähler 1940s

By Herman August Kähler, Nils Kähler

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Large Art Deco ceramic platter/ low bowl by Nils Kähler for the pottery work-shop Kähler in Næstved, Denmark. The bowl is decorated with luster verdigris green glaze with a touch ...

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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Ceramic

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Lion Sculpture on Black Marble Base

$5,975

H 8 in W 27.5 in D 8.25 in

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Lion Sculpture on Black Marble Base

Located in New York, NY

This striking Art Deco sculpture, crafted in France circa 1930, depicts a powerful lion in silvered bronze, embodying the bold and dynamic energy characteristic of the Art Deco movem...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Diana with Pheasants Sculpture by Uriano, France, 1930s

$3,122

H 10.24 in W 20.48 in D 5.12 in

Art Deco Diana with Pheasants Sculpture by Uriano, France, 1930s

By Angela Diliberto Uriano

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Striking French Art Deco sculpture depicting Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, shown kneeling in a dynamic pose as she draws her bow, accompanied by a pair of stylized pheasants....

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Marble, Onyx, Stone

Mid-Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Tiger Sculpture

$895

H 14.5 in W 13.75 in D 8.5 in

Mid-Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Tiger Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture Of Two Blue Doves, Keramia 1960s

$441Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.06 in W 7.88 in D 9.06 in

Ceramic Sculpture Of Two Blue Doves, Keramia 1960s

By Keramia

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful, elegant sculpture of two blue doves. Produced by Keramia. The sculpture is in gypsum with blue glaze. The original label still attached, marked also on the bottom. The scu...

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Plaster

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Ceramic Sculpture by Waylande Gregory, 1934

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H 17.5 in W 15.5 in D 9.5 in

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.

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1930s Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Polo Player in Blue and White, " Unique 1930s Lamp Base/Sculpture by Gregory

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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...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Red Dove, " Rare Mid-Century Sculpture in Tones of Persimmon and Silver

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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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Porcelain

Waylande Gregory Ceramic Toucan

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H 11.5 in W 11 in D 4.5 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Gray Swan, " Iconic Art Deco Sculpture by Waylande Gregory

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H 10.5 in W 13.5 in D 5 in

"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 Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Yellow Swan, " Extremely Rare Art Deco Sculpture by Waylande Gregory

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H 10.5 in W 13.5 in D 5 in

"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...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Pigeon in Blue and White, " Boldly Glazed Sculpture by Waylande Gregory

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H 6 in W 9.5 in D 4 in

"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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Rearing Horse, " Fine Art Deco Sculpture by Waylande Gregory, 1930s

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H 8.25 in W 7.5 in D 3 in

"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...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

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Ceramic

Monumental Waylande Gregory Iron Bird Sculpture

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H 90 in Dm 36 in

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...

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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Waylande Desantis Gregory Sculptures

Waylande Desantis Gregory sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Waylande Desantis Gregory sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Waylande Desantis Gregory sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Waylande Desantis Gregory were created in the Art Deco style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Roman Bronze Works, Walter Von Nessen, and Richmond Barthé. Prices for Waylande Desantis Gregory sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $14,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,450.