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Waylande Desantis Gregory Ceramics

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

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 Ceramics

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Porcelain

Waylande Gregory rare ceramic/pottery fused glass glaze bowl Pat 2357399, signed
Waylande Gregory rare ceramic/pottery fused glass glaze bowl Pat 2357399, signed

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 Ceramics

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Pottery

"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

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 Ceramics

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Porcelain

Waylande Gregory Ceramic Bowl
Waylande Gregory Ceramic Bowl

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 Ceramics

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

"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 Ceramics

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Ceramic

Waylande Gregory Studio Leopards Ceramic Charger with Stand
Waylande Gregory Studio Leopards Ceramic Charger with Stand

Waylande Gregory Studio Leopards Ceramic Charger with Stand

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Miami, FL

Waylande Gregory Studio Leopards Ceramic Charger with Stand Offered for sale is a Waylande Gregory Studio hand-made and painted ceramic charger depicting stylized leopards. This lov...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Modern Waylande Desantis Gregory Ceramics

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Rare Pair of Gold and White Candlesticks, Waylande Gregory
Rare Pair of Gold and White Candlesticks, Waylande Gregory

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 Ceramics

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Porcelain

Waylande Gregory Ceramic Jar with Sgraffito Decoration
Waylande Gregory Ceramic Jar with Sgraffito Decoration

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 Ceramics

Unusual Waylande Gregory Ceramic Bowl
Unusual Waylande Gregory Ceramic Bowl

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 Ceramics

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Ceramic

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

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 Ceramics

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Ceramic

"Seashells and Coral, " Unique Art Deco Vase with Gold Glaze by Gregory
"Seashells and Coral, " Unique Art Deco Vase with Gold Glaze by Gregory

"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 Ceramics

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Playful Candleholders by Waylande Gregory
Playful Candleholders by Waylande Gregory

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 Ceramics

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

"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 Ceramics

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Ceramic

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A Decorative Ceramic Plate By Wayland Gregory Ca' 1960's
A Decorative Ceramic Plate By Wayland Gregory Ca' 1960's

A Decorative Ceramic Plate By Wayland Gregory Ca' 1960's

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Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A charming plate/serving charger with monkey decoration by Waylande Gregory.

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"Leaping Antelope Dish", Rare, Early work by Waylande Gregory for Cowan

"Leaping Antelope Dish", Rare, Early work by Waylande Gregory for Cowan

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"Jack and Queen of Hearts, " Pair of Bas Reliefs, Art Deco

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"Galloping Horse" Art Deco Plaque by Waylande Gregory, 1940s

"Galloping Horse" Art Deco Plaque by Waylande Gregory, 1940s

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Early Waylande Gregory Phoenix Bowl

Early Waylande Gregory Phoenix Bowl

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Located in New York, NY

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

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

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Pair of Waylande Gregory Bowls with Underwater Fish Scene and Gold Accents

Pair of Waylande Gregory Bowls with Underwater Fish Scene and Gold Accents

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Waylande Desantis Gregory ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Waylande Desantis Gregory ceramics 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 ceramics, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ceramics 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 ceramics by Raul Coronel, Lee Rosen, and James Lovera. Prices for Waylande Desantis Gregory ceramics can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $450 and can go as high as $3,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,200.