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.
Waylande Gregory Turquoise Gold Lava Vase
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Houston, TX
Turquoise and 22K gold glazed porcelain vase by Waylande Gregory.
Porcelain
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
"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...
Ceramic
Stunning French Mid-Century Turquoise Lava Glazed Art Pottery Vase
By Pol Chambost
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and unusual French mid-century turquoise and black lava glazed twin stem vase formed in the style of a jug dating from around 1950/60. The red earthenware vase stands on a...
Earthenware
French Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Louis Auguste Dage
By Louis Dage
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning French Art Deco ceramic vase signed by Louis Auguste Dage. The light gray surface has a fine structure, the body displays various hand pa...
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
$72 / item
H 3.75 in Dm 5.71 in
Hand Glazed Earthenware Spherical Vase with Unique Contemporary Design
By Queensbury Hunt
Located in London, GB
Slick Additions, 1882 Ltd. Slick and Sleet by 1882 Ltd. with an extended vase collection by Queensberry Hunt is a collection of uniquely hand glazed items, a true testament to the sk...
Ceramic
$906Sale Price|30% Off
H 10.25 in Dm 6 in
Art Deco Turquoise Crackle Glaze Vase, Belgium, Circa 1930's
By Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Chatham, ON
Extraordinary Art Deco turquoise crackle glaze vase - featuring a trumpet form shape on a plinth base with twin handles - signed on the base (model number 1344-O) - Belgium - circa 1...
Ceramic
$1,446Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 5.52 in
Swedish Art Deco Stoneware and Silver inlay Vase, 1940's
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) is one of the most well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. This piece is signed with sticker "Gustavsberg A...
Sterling Silver
Hand Glazed Earthenware Small Vase with Unique Contemporary Design
By Queensbury Hunt
Located in London, GB
Slick additions, 1882 Ltd. Slick and Sleet by 1882 Ltd. with an extended vase collection by Queensberry Hunt is a collection of uniquely hand glazed items, a true testament to the sk...
Ceramic
Art Deco Lidded Pot on Three Rectangular Feet with Drip Glazes
By Thulin
Located in Verviers, BE
A Classic example of Art Deco earthenware, this lidded bowl (bonbonniere / tobacco pot / sugar bowl, etc.) has three rectangular feet supporting a globe-shaped pot and matching lid. ...
Ceramic
Hand Glazed Earthenware Tall Vase with Unique Contemporary Design
By Queensbury Hunt
Located in London, GB
Slick additions, 1882 Ltd. Slick and sleet by 1882 Ltd. with an extended vase collection by Queensberry Hunt is a collection of uniquely hand glazed items – a true testament to the s...
Ceramic
Perforated Black Lava Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This unique vase features a tall cylinder-like shape and a slender mouth, perfect as a centerpiece holding a single flower. The color block pattern glazing the surface of the vase is in black lava...
Ceramic
Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Hand-Painted Detailing by Arthur Percy for Gefle
Located in New York, NY
This stunning hand painted ceramic vase was realized by the esteemed Swedish ceramicist Arthur Percy for Gefle circa 1920. It features a subtly conical body with inset sloped shoulde...
Ceramic
$1,245 / set
H 9.75 in Dm 5 in
Pair of Art Deco Hand-Painted Ceramic Vases with Orientalist Motifs by Bretby
By Bretby Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated pair of hand-painted ceramic vases were realized by the esteemed British early 20th century pottery studio, Bretby. Hand-painted in dark chocolate and cream tones, they feature whimsical interpretations of orientalist motifs- including bamboo trees and kabuki masks...
Ceramic, Paint
"Polo Player, " Iconic Art Deco Vase by Waylande Gregory, 1930s
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prodigious and indefatigable, Waylande Gregory produced a wide range of sculptures and wares in ceramic beginning in his college days, through his years working with Lorado Taft and later when he created large multi-figure pieces for WPA projects, institutions and public parks. One of his favorite motifs was the polo player, which he used to decorate lamp bases, vases, and a range of dishes for the table. This rare vase, with polo players in varying poses, probably dates from the 1930s. This example is glazed in white and a deep ocher; Gregory also did a similar vase in charcoal gray. It is marked "Waylande Gregory Studios."
Ceramic