Clay Decorative Objects

Full of movement and grace, this entrancing sculpture was designed by Lore Friedrich-Gronau for the famous Karlsruhe ceramic works in Germany in the ...

This artistic head of a man, created by an unknown artist, is extraordinary and expressive. This lovely head was passed down from the estate of an art collector and connoisseur of be...

This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works. Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...

This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with ox...

A 19th century blue and white Delft 6-inch tile of a bull manufactured by Ravesteijn of Utrecht; one of two similar themed tiles we are selling. This original fireplace tile was recl...

Poured Vessel 06 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 15 cm. Materials: Lotus high temperature clay with white oxide. Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore...

An unusual large antique Neoclassical style porcelain tile panel depicting a row of antique vases on a mantel. Incorporating Roman and Victorian styles, this 12-inch tile is decorat...

An antique Minton & Co encaustic tile of St Michael. Dating to circa 1860, the vivid blue glaze accompanied by the bright white emphasises the intriguing scene displayed on this imp...

Peana Model 3 Large Green Vessel by Eter Design Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 15.2 x H 56 cm. Materials: Clay. Sustainable - Eco-friendly. Handmade. E...

This is a nice 2 pc. Sculpture shaped like a canister by Bruny Graves. The sculpture comes apart to produce storage on the inside. It was fired in the traditional Raku technique whi...

Poured Vessel 05 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 19 x W 25 x H 25 cm. Materials: Ivory high temperature clay with white and black oxide. Reproduction is entirely manual,...

Balance 01 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 19 x W 20 x H 80 cm. Materials: Ivory and lotus high temperature clay. Reproduction is e...

A wonderful, whimsical Mid-Century Modern handcrafted ceramic figurine sculpture of a reclining woman who is propped up on her elbows. She is the epitome of joy and contentment and ...

An unusual and striking 6 tile panel by ceramicist Christopher Russel, originally made as a maquette for Swanage Library, England, and later acquired by collector and expert Chris Bl...

Carafe 7 vase by Anna Karountzou Dimensions: W 15.5 x D 14.5 x H 32 cm Materials: black stoneware clay, clear glaze inside, handmade crater glaze outside, fired at 1220 Born and...

Handmade Danish midcentury modern decorative dish bowl designed and manufactured on the island of Bornholm by L. Hjorth in the 1950s. Warm white shiny cracklé glaze covers the bowl’s...

“I like the smell of the holy leaf. It’s a part of cuisine, medicine, and our traditions, and I really enjoy its texture. The other day I was eating a tamale and removed the holy lea...

Darcy Badiali is ceramicist living on the central coast of California where he currently creates his art. He studied at both the Kansas City Art Institute, where he received a Bachel...

Poured Vessel 03 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 19 x W 20 x H 27 cm. Materials: Tobacco high-temperature clay. Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore it will be a v...

Stomata 7 vase by Anna Karountzou Dimensions: D 9 x H 31 cm Materials: mixed black and white stoneware clay, clear glaze inside, fired at 1240 Born and based in Athens, Greece, ...

This small antique Minton & Co encaustic tile displays a collection of intriguing motifs and symbols. This 19th century 6-inch tile is the perfect deco...

Poured Vessel 04 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 19 x W 22 x H 30 cm. Materials: White high-temperature clay. Reproduction is entirely manual...

An impressive ovoid studio art pottery vessel by Japanese-American ceramicist Masuo Ojima (b. 1949). Born in Japan to a family of traditional craftsmen (his grandfather was a roof t...

A beautiful little flower vase by Lucie Rie (1902 - 1995). Squeezed irregular form with mixed spiral clays. Signed to the base.

Unique Ukiyo III vase by Marthine Spinnangr One of a Kind Dimensions: D 30 (top) / 14 (bottom) x W 12 x H 40 cm Materials: Stoneware Clay Different ...

French Mid-Century studio art pottery sculpture of a rhinoceros. Naturalistically sculpted to capture the essence of the animal. Even brown glaze and heavy weight. Signed by hand wit...

Kawa Vase 20 Tall white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Vases...

Sculpted clay head of a beautiful African woman. Light sandy brown with rough texture. A hand sculpted piece. Head adorned with a decorative circular pattern...

A monumental studio pottery vessel by American ceramic artist Steven Kaye. Part of his Millennium Collection, created in Tempe AZ in 1989. One of the largest of the Millennium Collec...

Presenting an important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo from the Edo period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll carved wooden head with gofun finish, deeply-defined eye sockets, paint...

Large, rustic Scandinavian midcentury modern circular ceramic bowl covered with warm brown shiny salt glaze. Beautiful vintage condition. Scandinavia, 1950s.

Montipora Coral Sculpture, Clay and Acrylic, Organic Modern Style. This piece is a clay sculpture with with some texturing and a slightly iridescent paint as a finish. Having numer...

Crafted in cement and clay, the Vase Collection evokes the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each piece is sculpted to celebrate organic imperf...

Epoca Ed.O. I by A. Vetra Dimensions: Ø 28 x H 46 cm Materials: Whity Clay. One of a kind. Epoca is a vase collection made with recycled clay and oxide finishing, whose textured objects...

Modernist stoneware centerpiece bowl by Kähler Keramik in 1988. Light gray spotted glaze and unglazed sandcolored ceramic material side by side in lined graphic patterns. To be used...

Casa Planter No 1 in Moss Blue Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal planter created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own workshop. Hand-sculpted ceramic with textured fin...

Vintage Vietri ceramic rooster and hen sculpture which has been hand painted and glazed. This piece was made by Vietri in Italy and is of the best quality. Vietri pieces are highly...

Unique sculpture by Michigan ceramic artist Lorraine Goldberg USA circa 1980's Vertical composition of softly modeled bulbous forms Clustered into a totemic structure and finished i...

Ceramic Vase, Soliflore Sea ​​Urchin shaped, France 1970 Small and unique hand-crafted vase, most probably an artisanal piece. It is signed and numbered underneath (5), but the sign...

West German Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Vase by Bay Keramik, 1950s A striking and highly sculptural West German ceramic vase produced by Bay Keramik during the 1950s, featuring an ...

Delightful Mid-Century Modern vintage German made. studio art pottery vase by Margarete Schott (1911-2004) circa 1984. Margarete Schott was known for her stunning glazes and was awar...

Post war sculptural art created by Ferruccio Bortoluzzi (1920-2007). A concretism post war piece of art, created by the Italian artist Ferruccio Bortoluzzi, back in the 1962. This t...

James Lovera (1920-2015) ceramic studio vase. This beautiful vase by James Lovera has a wonderful and unusual copper colored glaze and dates to the 1960s, perhaps as early as the ...

A unique aquatic-themed stoneware bowl by noted American painter/ceramicist/architect Henry Varnum Poor. The bowl features a motif of an Atlantic sturgeon...

Very Geometric and Fabulous Large 60's Bitossi Lineas Rotas Vase by Aldo Londi. Great colors of aqua, green, navy and white mixed with a chocolate brown...

Mid Century Modern ceramic planter pot designed by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery Pro/Artisan. This hand poured stoneware vessel featu...

Mid-Century West German Ceramic Vase by Spara, 1950s A very distinctive 1950s ceramic vase by Spara, hand-produced in West Germany. The surface is sgraffito hand-decorated in beauti...

Unique small hand-made terracotta bowl, incised with a decorative all seeing eye pattern, by California potter Bruce Carlton Anderson (American, 1915-1986). This earthy piece is in the style of Marguerite Wildenhain of the Pond Farm, where Anderson was a student. The underside is incised with Anderson's mark and POGONIP A 31. Measures 1.75" H x 6" D. Bruce Anderson...

Large rare vintage Midcentury Modern floor vase by Walter Grau for Fohr Pottery, Germany, circa 1970. The company Fohr started producing decorative pottery in the 1950s under Wilhelm...

This is wonderful example of a large c. 1960-1980 signed Mata Ortiz "Olla" or vessel. This "olla" is in very good original condition with a few very minor scratches. The "olla" is si...

Reclining Female Sculpture – Black Patina – Raw Clay – 1970s Description: This is a beautiful sculpture of a reclining woman, created in the 1970s in raw clay (terre crue). The piece features elegant, sensual curves and a deep black patina that enhances its expressive silhouette. The finish and material give it a tactile, earthy presence while retaining a refined aesthetic. Main Features: Period: 1970s Style: Modern – Primitive – Sensual Minimalism Material: Raw clay (terre crue) Surface: Matte black patina Subject: Reclining female figure, stylized and abstract Form: Curved, soft, organic, yet sculpturally striking Usage & Style: This sculpture makes a strong decorative statement in both modern and natural-inspired interiors. Its balance between raw materiality and elegant form makes it suitable for art collectors, designers, or anyone seeking a timeless feminine presence in their space. Keywords: Reclining woman sculpture...

Large rare set of three vintage Midcentury Modern floor and table vases by Walter Grau for Fohr Pottery, Germany, circa 1970. The company Fohr started producing decorative pottery in...

Handmade Coiled Ceramic Vase III by Maku Ceramic Dimensions: Ø 12.2 x H 25.4 cm Materials: Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay Waterproof insert is required when using with water or fresh flow...

Absolutely stunning, early and unique one of a kind piece of Mid-Century Modern vintage studio art pottery by Horst Kerstan (1941-2005). Made in 1968, this represents a rather early ...

1950s Italian Mixed Media Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta abstract Bird Sculpture in the Style of Argentine Artist María Eugenia Piacentini Veron, featuring a whimsical Ceramic bird-like f...

Vintage midcentury modern ceramic vase by Swedish artist Tomas Anagrius (1939-). Hand-carved graphic relief decor with shiny dark green glaze in each line around the light ochre brow...

Midcentury Sculptural Ceramic Jug Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, Italy, 1960s A striking and rare sculptural ceramic jug vase designed by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello Ceram...

Grey Slit Textured casted tall vase By Gilles Caffier Made from sand and clay and composed mostly of broken grains of quartz, this tall silt vase has a Raku finish. Deep and dark neutral grey with mauve undertones that adds depth to this rippled vase...

Kawa Vase 20 Tall white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Vases...

Fantastic Deco inspired tall and shapely artichoke vase attributed to the Brush Mccoy Co. C1930. Heavy thick walled vase unglazed. In excellent vintage ...