Tomiya Matsuda Abstract Modern Ceramic Sculpture

Heathered earthen glazed terra cotta sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda (1939-2011). A sinuous abstract shape with unfinished sides and half round base. Geometr...

Abstract ceramic sculpture in parcel glazed finish of brown and yellow border with center dotted open green band. Reverse side features an organic top element that is glazed dark green. From the estate of William August Hoffman, a professor of ceramics at SAIC during Matsuda's (1939-2011) time there. Hoffman acquired the work from the artist when Matsuda returned to Japan in 1968. 1939 born in Nara Japan. 1961 Graduated from the Kyoto City College of Fine Arts Ceramic faculty. 1963 Graduate studies Kyoto City College of Fine Arts. 1963~1966 Instructor of Ceramics, Kyoto City College of Fine Arts. 1966~1968 Visiting Instructor in Ceramics, Art Institute of Chicago. 1963~1966 Exhibition of the Modern Arts Association. 1967 Art Institute of Chicago exhibition with Earl Hooks...

Until 1948, Japanese ceramic artists focused on reviving traditional Craft, rather than forging new ground. Then, a small group of artists, based at what is now the Kyoto City Univer...

West German ceramic wall plate or charger. Crisp glaze and Greek key center pattern with caramel and blue glaze alternating circles. Nice lava relief to the Greek key detail.

Entitled "Dove," this bronze sculpture, by the revered Puerto Vallarta artist Ramiz Barquet, captures the bird's form with a fluid abstract style. It is signed "Barquet" and "Dove." ...

Bronze sculpture in the manner of Alberto Giacometti. Female nude with arms crossed mounted on walnut plinth. Signed Billing.

Silver, gold and black ceramic. 1983, Bruno Contenotte Perfect condition Measure: H 24 cm.

A glazed ceramic dove form sculpture by Quebec artists Guy Simoneau and Christiane Paquin.

A large and chic horse sculpture circa 1960s, probably Italian. This piece features all glazed ceramic construction in a beautiful green color.

Joel Mesnikoff is a fixture in the Calif.ceramic and pottery scene since the early 50's. A very calming neutral tone to the piece. Strong architectural elements bring a bold statemen...

Brutalist Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic by Brenda Williams. Northern California artist. Dramatic form, technique, wonderful glaze and color.  

Earthenware Fishes sculpture Mod. 1511 Angelo Biancini SCI Laveno 1938 Excellent condiction literature: Angelo Biancini tra Faenza e Laveno: ceramiche 1937-1940.