Pottery Decorative Objects

West German glazed pottery vase. Stunning Mid-Century Modern West German glazed pottery vase with a great abstract decoration. Great as a stand alo...

The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which the...

This is Shigaraki ware pottery made in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Shigaraki ware is said to have been born in the Shigaraki region of Shiga Prefecture around the 8th century and is one...

A wonderfully designed and executed bowl by famed American California potter, Joel Edwards. This piece features his hand-painted brushwork. Edwards was inspired by Japanese Sumi and Abstract Expressionist painters and this bowl exemplifies this. Edwards was a student of Peter Voulkos at Otis. He also studied under Marguerite Wildenhain and Shoji Hamada. This hefty and solid bowl is signed by Edwards on the base. Would make for a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Edward's works can be found in many private collections and museums including: American Museum of Ceramic Art, Ponoma, California Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, California Scripps College...

This beautiful vase was made by renowned Shearwater Pottery of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Shearwater was founded in 1928 by Peter Anderson and went...

Tokoname is a region in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, renowned as one of the country's oldest pottery centers, with a history dating back to the 12th century. This jar, despite cracking ...

Victorian English Majolica jardinière on pedestal, Wardle signed. Of impressive size.

Organic meets architectural in this striking vintage studio pottery vase. Hand-built with an asymmetrical silhouette and layered ridge detail, it’s finished in a dreamy matte glaze t...

Gorgeous pair of vases by West German Pottery manufacturer Scheurich Keramik (Ceramic), circa 1965. Add a splash of color/colour to your home decor with these beautiful mustard yello...

Great sweet vase/bottle by the well known artist Bruno Gambone . signed and Italy in bottom.

A stylish mid-century West German art pottery vase with relief molded floral designs by Bay Keramik. The vase stands on a narrow rounded unglaz...

Vintage Miniature Chinoiserie Figures. Set of six miniature glazed pottery chinoiserie figures in rich blue, green, red and yellow with various professions. China, early 20th century...

Muted sage olive green stoneware plate with ribbed diagonal edges under the matte glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand’s Ritzi line. Stamped under base. Great vintage cond...

A fine pair of mid nineteenth century pottery sparrow hawk sculptures, with finely painted feathers, the opposing hawks perched on naturalistic bases.

A wonderful, original Mid-Century Modern Madoura pottery ashtray/bowl by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Oiseau à la huppe (Bird with tuft...

Cream white midcentury modern vase manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. Stamped under base. Beautiful vintage condition. Denmark, 1960s.

19th century portrait bust of William Shakespeare, Vividly painted, a striking portrait of the English playwright, poet, and actor. Raised on a pedestal base with a neoclassical urn....

This striking antique Hishey Jarrah–style zir jar stands approximately 26 inches tall and exemplifies traditional hand-built pottery techniques associated with utilitarian water and ...

50s California Modern Brayton Laguna pottery African busts male, female. Offered for sale is a rare and highly collectible pair of California Mid-Cen...

This double-spouted vessel originates from the Peru and is distinguished by its sculptural anthropomorphic design. One of the chambers is shaped as a human figure with a triangular f...

We present an authentic sculpture by the famous futurist artist Giacomo Balla. A very rare tea service produced in the middle of the Futurist period in Italy. Extremely rare object...

A vivid and wonderfully expressive pair of Staffordshire pottery lions dating to circa 1870, modeled in mirror image and standing proudly on naturalistic bases. Their bright ochre-to...

A handsome Winston Churchill character jug or decorative mug by the English pottery firm, Royal Doulton.  

Wonderful Italian Majolica "Frutti di Mare" ceramic/pottery lidded center piece bowl dating from the 1970's. The centerpiece bowl features sea creatures on the lid. The bottom part h...

Constance Spry for Fulham Pottery vase circa 1930s Desirable scalloped body and curved handles with decorative banding, finished in sought afte...

Low Countries, circa 1760 A mid eighteenth century Delft garniture of five pieces, with two trumpet vases, and three pots with covers, decorated with bucolic scenes. Height 36.0...

Delft Vases Dutch tinglazed pottery polychrome decor. The set contains 1 covered baluster vase and two trumpet / beaker vases. Origin: The Netherlands 1940s Colours; Green, Iron re...

This is an exceptional example of Italian design and craftsmanship. The jug-style vase with a handle initially appears to be composed of glass. Upon closer examination, it becomes ...

Chinese Neolithic Ovoid Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years. Ja...

Beautiful hand-turned geometric blackware vase by Tomaso Mora, circa 1990s. The exquisite piece made of naturally black clay has a unique geometric design. This vase is in very good condition and measures 6"D x 6"H. #2383 Mata Ortiz or Casas Grandes pottery...

Vintage Baneda line vase features twin loop handles, wide band of decor in the upper part of the vase, and beautiful green glaze with dripping blue glaze accents. This is the model 5...

Vintage Brutalist Art Studio Ceramics Large Square Dish by Amphora Perignem. Made in Belgium 1960's. Rogier Vandeweghe / Elisabeth Vandeweghe. XL Square dish / bowl with abstract fig...

Large ceramic sculpture features tabby cat or kitten, sitting with its head turned to a side. The figurine is decorated with majolica glaze with hand-painted black markings on white...

A hard to find Glidden Pottery #23 Aztec Square Platter. Its organic modern shape and Mid Century Modern crytic design shows why it is a highly sought after collectible. Each piece...

This unusual double bulb shaped faience vase is in the manner of Edmond Lachenal but there are no markings on the bottom. The rich mottled turquoise blue glaze gives it the feeling o...

Sui or Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Armored Horse and Warrior Sui Dynasty (581-618) Height: 11 Inches x 10.5 Wide x 4.25 Deep Provenance: Weisbrod Chinese Art, Ltd., New York Conditi...

Beautiful large centerpiece bowl crafted from stoneware clay. Inspired by the vibrant marine life of the reef and the soft motion of ocean waves, this extra large fruit bowl showcases a distinctive blend of artistry and nature, capturing the tranquil beauty of the sea. Each centerpiece bowl is wheel-thrown and hand-glazed in our studio, featuring a soft, white matte finish that beautifully enhances the organic textures of the clay. The glaze has been specially formulated for this collection, reflecting the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into each piece. Ideal for keeping your weekly fruits out on the counter or as a striking standalone accent, this white centerpiece bowl...

A very nice large raku pottery sitting cat on lucite base by noted artist Tony Evans, circa 1980s. The piece is signed on the base and extremely well crafted; it has wonderful green ...

Unusual vintage vase with complex textured glaze features a streamlined elongated form, decorated with delineated areas of textured elements in sgraffito technique. The polychrome fr...

A vintage nemadji pottery vase with a beautiful organic pattern of green swirls on a light off-white background. Matte glazed exterior, glazed interior. Marked on the base.

Nice and large vase by the well known California maker , California Faience.

Antique Awaji pottery vase in light green crackled glaze overlayed with a geometric pattern of brass weaving. The brass has darkened to a warm brown patina. From the kiln of Tamura K...

A Mid-Century Monmouth Pottery floor vase, circa 1950. A large form monochromatic glazed pottery vase with ribbed detail in a grey/green shade. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8.5" ...

Monumental Apple sculpture by Selma Calheira for Cores Da Terra. This fired clay apple is a true show stopper. Very realistically done.

Set of 2 unique antique decorative clay jars rescued in an Ranch in Guadalajara, Jalisco by Raiz Mx. According to the available information, the pieces were used as containers by peo...

A stylish vintage Italian art pottery bottle and stopper painted with horses by Guido Gambone (1909-1969). The tall stoneware bottle is decorated in a soft white slightly textured gl...

This striking Mid-Century Modern candle holder was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche as part of the iconic "Rimini Blu" series. Crafted in Italy during the 1960s, this handmade ceramic chamberstick features a vibrant blue glaze with characteristic embossed geometric decorations around the body. The piece has a central candle socket with a surrounding dish to catch wax drips and a raised handle, reminiscent of antique chambersticks...

A giving joy beautiful French Fayence Floor Vase fantastic Art Nouveau pattern - Impressing Colours Manufacturer unknown - marked Design Period 1915 - 1925 Country of Manufacture : France H / height: 46 cm ~ Gew. / weight: 4550 grs DM / diameter max: 28 cm ~ DM oben / diameter inner rim: 19.8 cm .... an ode to Southern France A Legend of Provence by Adelaide Anne Procter (30 October 1825 – 2 February 1864) The lights extinguished, by the hearth I leant, Half weary with a listless discontent. The flickering giant-shadows, gathering near, Closed round me with a dim and silent fear. All dull, all dark; save when the leaping flame, Glancing, lit up a Picture's ancient frame. Above the hearth it hung. Perhaps the night, My foolish tremors, or the gleaming light, Lent power to that Portrait dark and quaint, — A Portrait such as Rembrandt loved to paint, — The likeness of a Nun. I seemed to trace A world of sorrow in the patient face, In the thin hands folded across her breast: — Its own and the room's shadow hid the rest. I gazed and dreamed, and the dull embers stirred, Till an old legend that I once had heard Came back to me; linked to the mystic gloom Of that dark Picture in the ghostly room. In the far south, where clustering vines are hung; Where first the old chivalric lays were sung; Where earliest smiled that gracious child of France, Angel and knight and fairy, called Romance, I stood one day. The warm blue June was spread Upon the earth; blue summer overhead, Without a cloud to fleck its radiant glare, Without a breath to stir its sultry air. All still, all silent, save the sobbing rush Of rippling waves, that lapsed in silver hush Upon the beach; where, glittering towards the strand The purple Mediterranean kissed the land. All still, all peaceful; when a convent chime Broke on the mid-day silence for a time, Then trembling into quiet, seemed to cease, In deeper silence and more utter peace. So as I turned to gaze, where gleaming white, Half hid by shadowy trees from passers' sight, The Convent lay, one who had dwelt for long In that fair home of ancient tale and song, Who knew the story of each cave and hill, And every haunting fancy lingering still Within the land, spake thus to me, and told The Convent's treasured Legend, quaint and old: — Long years ago, a dense and flowering wood, Still more concealed where the white convent stood, Borne on its perfumed wings the title came: " Our Lady of the Hawthorns " is its name. Then did that bell, which still rings out to-day, Bid all the country rise, or eat, or pray. Before that convent shrine, the haughty knight Passed the lone vigil of his perilous fight; For humbler cottage strife or village brawl, The Abbess listened, prayed, and settled all. Young hearts that came, weighed down by love or wrong, Left her kind presence comforted and strong. Each passing pilgrim, and each beggar's right Was food, and rest, and shelter for the night. But, more than this, the Nuns could well impart The deepest mysteries of the healing art; Their store of herbs and simples was renowned, And held in wondering faith for miles around. Thus strife, love, sorrow, good and evil fate, Found help and blessing at the convent gate. Of all the nuns, no heart was half so light, No eyelids veiling glances half as bright, No step that glided with such noiseless feet, No face that looked so tender or so sweet, No voice that rose in choir so pure, so clear, No heart to all the others half so dear, So surely touched by others' pain or woe, (Guessing the grief her young life could not know,) No soul in childlike faith so undefiled, As Sister Angela's, the " Convent Child. " For thus they loved to call her. She had known No home, no love, no kindred, save their own. An orphan, to their tender nursing given, Child, plaything, pupil, now the Bride of Heaven And she it was who trimmed the lamp's red light That swung before the altar, day and night; Her hands it was whose patient skill could trace The finest broidery, weave the costliest lace; But most of all, her first and dearest care, The office she would never miss or share, Was every day to weave fresh garlands sweet, To place before the shrine at Mary's feet. Nature is bounteous in that region fair, For even winter has her blossoms there. Thus Angela loved to count each feast the best, By telling with what flowers the shrine was dressed. In pomp supreme the countless Roses passed, Battalion on battalion thronging fast, Each with a different banner, flaming bright, Damask, or striped, or crimson, pink, or white, Until they bowed before a newborn queen, And the pure virgin Lily rose serene. Though Angela always thought the Mother blest Must love the time of her own hawthorn best, Each evening through the years, with equal care, She placed her flowers; then kneeling down in prayer, As their faint perfume rose before the shrine, So rose her thoughts, as pure and as divine. She knelt until the shades grew dim without, Till one by one the altar lights...

The Louisville Pottery company used a variety of stamps and sold to touristy shops with marks including Cherokee, Great Smokey Mountains, Daniel Boone, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky Hand Made and more. Most of them are small pitchers and vases in traditional forms. But, then there are occasional exceptions and over time we have all learned that major designers including Frederic Hurten Rhead (over at Selden Bybee) were working in the area. Research is ongoing to identify the examples designed and/or influenced by well known artists or simply a great relatively unknown designer or two deserving of recognition for their work. The JB Speed Art Museum cataloged a slightly smaller gloss green example Accession number 2007.10.9 with the Cherokee Pottery...

A mid-1950s biomorphic pottery vase by Gerd von Stokar Schwäbischen Majolika Manufaktur. This vase features a graphite-colored glaze and pale , butt...

Ceramic midcentury hand-turned vase with horisontal lines. Griege glaze with a minty tint over the terracotta colored clay. Artist unknown. Great vintage condition consistent with a...

Striking modern slip-cast vase with overlapping circles motif was created by Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft USA using his innovative glazing techn...

Charming vintage Tonala pottery owl bird figurine is decorated with hand-painted decor of brown bird sitting on a colorful flowering branch and framed with abstract bands of mocha br...

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Beautiful large hand turned "Paquime Pottery" jar / olla by Damian E. Quezada for Mata Ortiz, circa 1980s. The piece has exquisite detail, great color (brown and rust) and a unique design with several holes in the base; it is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures a substantial 7"D x 11.5"H. #2185 Damian is the son of Juan Quezada...

Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vase Republic Period (1912-1949) Finely enameled with two ladies in conversation at the table in a garden setting. ...

Art Déco belgian glazed pottery/ceramic Charles Catteau-like vase by Boch Freres Keramis By: Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau (in the style of) Material: ceramic, pottery, paint...

This Akashi-Awaji pottery vase, dating to circa 1930, exemplifies the modernist direction and innovative glaze work characteristic of late Awaji ware, particularly after the Sanpei k...

Large and stoutly potted Danto-Awaji pottery vase with sprigged white peony designs standing out in stark relief against a dark green glaze. Arresting form, inspired by a traditional...

Antique 19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style plate with large snake and large lizard searching through mossy tuft, signed Jose Alves Cunha (Caldas da Rainha) with snake, wo...