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.
"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...
Porcelain
$6,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
"Flying Phoenix, " Unique Set of Art Deco Plates & Bowls, Lemon Yellow & Silver
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...
Porcelain
$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
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
Art Deco Figurine of 'Mata Hari' by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company
By Capodimonte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Figurine of 'Mata Hari' by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company Italy, circa 1925 An exceptional work, displaying grace and movement, subtly hand- painted. The seductive turban and gold earring wearing dancer draped in a White and Iron-Red Moon and Star motif garment, on a tasseled pillow. Hence our Mata Hari, attribution/suggestion. The name Mata Hari, is a Malay expression for the sun. Literally meaning “eye of the day"/ dawn of the day' This exquisite figure, depicts the The dancer (Mata Hari ?) as the sun-wearing the moon and stars. Marked with the variation Blue underglaze Crown & N. In remarkable well cared for condition, some minor wear to the gilt. The figurine stands...
Porcelain
Art Deco Japanese Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful pair of polychromed Kutani porcelain Japanese vases, circa early 20th century, Meiji period, Japan. Vases are hand painted and designed with two different sides; one...
Porcelain
$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 ...
Porcelain
Suite of 9 Porcelain Plates by Theodore Haviland
By Theodore Haviland
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 9 porcelain dessert plates by Theodore Haviland, Limoges, France. 20th century Measures: H: 1 cm, D: 19 cm. Contact us before orderin...
Porcelain
Pair of Rose Mandarin Chinese Porcelain Plates
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rose Mandarin Chinese porcelain plates. Vibrantly hued and gilt painted Chinese Export luncheon plates in pinks and blues and greens. China...
Porcelain
Art Deco Design Ceramic Sculpture Nude Sitting Woman, 1930s
By Royal Dux
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of ceramic - Labeled Royal Dux - Good, original condition.
Porcelain
Haviland Limoges Art Deco Set of 8 Porcelain Dessert Snack Plates
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique or vintage set of 8 small porcelain plates features an unusual Art Deco style decoration with floral garland in soft pink, cobalt blue, and bright green colors with gold out...
Gold
"Zephyrus and Flora, " Rare and Striking Art Deco Sculpture by Williams
By Wheeler Williams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly conceived as two nude figures rising out of a bed of cumulus clouds, this sculpture depicts Zephyrus and Flora, Greek gods and lovers. The warm westerly wind of Zephyrus ...
Porcelain
Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Art Deco Porcelain Plates Water Lilies
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 4 unique, antique plates was made by Haviland & Cie in Limoges, France. The plates were hand painted by a professional artist in a decorating studio with Art Deco motif of five water lilies on pale blue background. Calm blue and green colors are accentuated by bright yellow centers of the flowers and the gold rims. The advent of Arts and Craft Movement created the notion that the aesthetic quality of everyday utilitarian objects could be improved by merit of craftsmanship, and many painters and artists felt inspired to merge their activities into decorative arts, such as ceramics, decor objects, or dinnerware. Large number of wholesale and retail firms, such as Pickard, Stouffer, or Brauer studios, and many high-end department stores that carried factory decorated Limoges's porcelain, had their own china decorating departments and produced high quality hand painted porcelain. Undecorated Haviland china...
Porcelain, Ceramic
Rosenthal Art Deco Porcelain Figurine, Ballerina, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal Art Deco porcelain figurine. Ballerina. 1930s. Measures: 23.5 x 11.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Porcelain
$700Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 13 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
Pair of English Staffordshire Glazed Ceramic Dogs
By Staffordshire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine pair of English Staffordshire glazed ceramic spaniels featuring white bodies with remnants of gold decoration. Beautiful craquelure finish and fac...
Ceramic
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 11.03 in D 5.52 in
Painted Porcelain Rooster, Germany, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Painted Porcelain rooster, Germany, late 19th century.
Porcelain
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H 1 in Dm 10.5 in
"Golden Phoenix, " Unique Art Deco Plate in Gold and Charcoal by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Richly finished in gold and charcoal-hued glazes, this decorative plate features a large, fantastical phoenix bird, with outspread wing, curving tail and spiky plumage. The artist wa...
Porcelain
"Polo Players, " Rare Set of 5 Porcelain Art Deco Coasters by Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Strikingly sculpted, incised and glazed, this very rare set of five coasters depicting polo players upon their horses -- each of them unique and incised by Gregory's hand -- is glaze...
Porcelain
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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...
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