Pottery Sculptures

This unusual mid-century modern studio pottery sculpture depicts a stylised bull rendered in a bold, abstract form. Handcrafted in ceramic, the piece features a beautifully mottled g...

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Studio Pottery Bagdad Series House 2 by Bertil Vallien for Gustavsberg, 1960s

The vintage porcelain or ceramic dove figurines feature finely detailed bodies, artfully hand painted with light green accents on bright white majolica glaze, creating a reserved, natural color palette of white and tone-on-tone green. The birds are realistically sculpted with wide, flowing tails, standing calmly with their heads slightly turned. They are not mirror images of each other; each presents subtle differences in posture, adding visual interest and another layer of complexity to the set. Highly detailed figurines convey a touch of historical elegance and whimsical charm of traditional Italian country style. Each sculpture is marked with ITALY and model numbers on the inner surfaces. While many Italian artists and studios created their version of dove figurine, most of them are stylistically different from this pair; Bitossi and Zaccagnini birds have more streamlined, Modernist silhouettes, and the doves created for Raymor were less detailed and intentionally less realistic, as well as most often marked with distributor name in writing. We're attributing the pair to Mottahedeh, who sourced Italian majolica in similar style; the pieces will be simply marked ITALY and Mottahedeh will add their paper stickers. As the sculptures are quite old, the stickers often get lost or destroyed. The convenient size and small footprint allows the set to be used in a multiple ways, such as dining room centerpiece, console table accent, shelf or fireplace mantel decoration...

Article: ceramic pottery vase. Origin: Germany. Producer: Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany. Decade: 1970s. This original vintage pottery object was designed and produced by C...

Guy Sydenham for Poole Pottery, A hand thrown clay terracotta studio vase. Signed and stamped shape number to the base. Guy Sydenham was a master potter for more than 50 years, reno...

A lovely and detailed mid-century Poodle figurine — Royal Poodle / King Poodle, named “Peggy”, from the 1950s. Designed and handcrafted by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna, Austria. This ...

A beautiful and substantial Postmodern black charcoal sculpture vase, circa late-20th century. Piece is clay pottery with a black charcoal matte finish and a round, cylindrical, asymmetric design. Designers mark...

Mid Century Studio Pottery Centerpiece or Vase, Europe, 1960s. This is a wonderful mid century piece of studio pottery. Freeform and expressively sculpted, this centerpiece or vase ...

Article: Ceramic pottery vase set of 2 Origin: Germany Designer: Heinz Siery Producer: Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany Decade: 1960s This set of ...

Signed Ceramic Lizard Sculpture in Box, Turquoise Glaze, USA, 1996 ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon and items will not be available thereaft...

Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930.

Vintage Modernist ceramic sculpture features unglazed head or mask of young woman, made from raw terracotta and sculpted using the hands and small tools. The model's hair is flowing...

Article: Ceramic object Designer and producer: Otto Keramik, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage Studio Pottery object was designed and produced by ...

Rare, unusual ceramic elephant figurine features semi-matte burnt orange and espresso brown glaze in typical West German Pottery style. Warm, earthy, organic palette of the glaze emp...

Article: Ceramic stoneware object Designer and producer: Otto Meier, Bremen in Germany Information: Otto Meier (born March 18, 1903 in Dortmund, † June 1, 1996 in Worpswede) was...

This striking ceramic boar was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi during the 1960s and exemplifies the bold character and playful sophistication of the celebrated Rimini Blu series. ...

Early and original inkwell or quill pen holder in the form of a seated greyhound by Staffordshire. England, circa 1860. Features a finely execu...

This pottery figure of a horse is sponge decorated in shades of pink and brown. It was made at St. Anthony’s Pottery, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, between 1800 and 1810. ...

This spirited Italian ceramic zebra sculpture is a quintessential example of mid-century "Animalier" decorative art, capturing a sense of dynamic motion with its playfully raised for...

Antique Majolica pottery recumbent lion sculpture. It is very unusual in superb quality majolica pottery with a brown and yellow glaze. Add...

Wall Hanging "Face" Pottery, 1970's by Master Ceramicist Charles Counts, A rare "Face" Motif" wall hanging piece is incised with a colorful abstract face. incised signature on vers...

Standout examples of 19th century Rockingham brown glazed dogs or spaniels. Probably manufactured in Bennington Vermont. Priced Individually. Left to Right Left: H: 11 W: 9 D: 6, $...

A Royal Doulton Lambeth. Gothic Revival. A comical Jug depicting a monk in three scenes eating his dinner and getting rather drunk The first sce...

Designer: Unknown Importer: Unknown. Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Pottery Condition: This Italian pottery bull is in excellent...

Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern Brutalist German Studio Pottery Column Art Sculpture No. 247 78, 1978

A 19th century terracotta male figure modelled after the Han dynasty figures dating 206 BC-220 AD. Beautifully rendered with downcast eyes and soft colors. A full face with plump che...

Great California Design studio pottery ram figurine sculpture by Frank Matranga and dates from the 1960's. Wonderful design and form. Has glaze accents....

Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern German Studio Pottery Column Art Vase Sculpture, 1981

This charming ceramic fox figurine has an applied soft and subtle olive green glaze on a pastel yellow under-glaze. It was designed and manufactured by Kaare Berven Fjeldsaa's at his...

This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by skilled artisans in Sicily, each piece is m...

Blue lady with her handbag- mastertwork from Eva Fritz-Lindner. A serene tall handmade and hand painted sculpture of a lady carrying her handbag named EMA - a friend of the artist- e handcrafted and hand painted in beautiful blue colors. On bottom atelier mark i 3 D and with tree (black brush mark). Ema was the late Eva Fritz-Lindner's (1933-2017) good friend. Designer/maker: Eva Fritz-Lindner with stamp i3D, circa 1960-1970. Glaze: Light and dark blue matte colors are bright and vivid and the hand painting only adds to the charm; light original glaze crazing appropriate for age. Additional comments: Most of her larger sculptures were likely produced in less than 100 copies based upon research and all were hand painted individually by this artist ensuring each work of art was indeed unique. Dimensions: 12.5 inches high. Handmade / handarbeit and hand glazed, few survive. Provenance: Old German collection. About the artist: The bold folk art sculptress and ceramist Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) studied at the Werkkunstschule Wiesbaden and Darmstadt and was a master student in the sculptor class by Erich Kuhn. From 1955 she worked as a master designer at the Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe where she created and designed several hundred highly regarded ceramic folk art animal sculptures and unique wall and garden works of art inspired by nature and possibly the local zoo at Karlsruhe. Owls and family concepts were a particular specialty. During this time she created designs for building and garden ceramics, vessels and small sculptures. Since 1964, the sculptress worked as a freelance artist in her own studio in Karlsruhe-Durlach. The artist designed important works in the field of building ceramics, including wall designs in mosaic, in Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Baden-Baden, Schwäbisch Gmünd and Göppingen. Of particular note, she created enormous scale owl sculptures for the palace gardens in Karlsruhe in 1967 (see photo). In 1962, Eva Fritz-Lindner was awarded the silver medal at the Prague International Ceramic Exhibition. The artists' ceramics are owned and located in the Hetjens-Museum Düsseldorf, in the Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art...

Celebrating the sculptural experimentation of the mid-20th century, this vintage organic form pottery sculpture is a striking example of abstract studio ceramics. Crafted from potter...

Large Han Dynasty Pottery Horse And Rider. Painted Pottery Western Han Dynasty (206BCE- 220CE) Rider and tail is removable and are original in excellent condition. This is a rare exa...

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...

Inolee flute player- A 16 inch tall master work sculpture designed and hand-painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner This is a creative handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed sculpture of a flute player named Inolee seated atop her favorite pet cow. It is one of Eva Fritz-Linder' rare family portrayals and is a unique creation. It was designed and hand-painted by the now deceased master artisan Eva Fritz-Lindner working at Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe over the past 50 years. Creative design, lovely vivid colors, good opportunity to collect. Dimensions: 16 inches tall Glaze: Fine colors that only Eva Fritz-Lindner could execute by hand Designer signature: signature i 3 on base Most of her larger sculptures were produced in less than 10 copies Based Upon research and all were hand-painted individually by this artist ensuring each work of art was indeed unique. Provenance: German collection. Handmade, hand-painted, hand glazed Only one. About the artist: The bold Folk Art sculptress and ceramist Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) studied at the Werkkunstschule Wiesbaden and Darmstadt and was a master student in the sculptor class by Erich Kuhn. From 1955 she worked as a master designer at the Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe where she created and designed several hundred highly regarded ceramic Folk Art animal...

Charming vintage Tonala pottery figurine or candleholder is decorated with hand-painted decor of traditional flowers and leaves with bands of geometric decor. Angel's face has a thou...

Italian terracotta sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Finely chiseled work in bronze painted terracotta depicting the bust of a child. Beautifully sized and pleasantl...

Jorge Mealha (1934–2021) Sculptural Steer/Bovine Form Portugal, late 20th century Dimensions: 7.5" W × 5.5" D × 6" H Material: Hand-built stoneware with iron-rich glaze Marks: Incise...

A well modelled pair of Tang dynasty painted pottery soldiers. The warriors portrayed standing, dressed in form fitting, elaborate layered Armor with fitted helmets. The breastplate...

A very cool and unique "Day of the Dead" three-piece Folk Art sculpture of Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera signed by Mexican artist, Demetrio Garcia Agu...

2 SPACE AGE HEADS ---------------------------------------------- measurements: red one : 30 cms high ~ 21x14 cms at widest points . ~ dm base 14 cms ~ weight 1,6kg opalescent one :...

Article: Ceramic stoneware object Designer and producer: Gerhard Liebenthron Information: Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen 1925 †2005 Decade: 1960s This ori...

Beautiful Mid-Century porcelain sculpture designed by French artist / cartoonist Raymond Peynet (1908-1999) for German porcelain manufacturer Rosenthal in circa 1958, as part of the ...

Two French pottery rooster table lamps from the mid 20th century, with dark patina and lucite bases, priced and sold individually $1,200 each. Created ...

Georgian Creamware Toy Hound, Whieldon-Type Circa 1765-75 This charming Antique Creamware Figure of a hound is a superb example of 18th-century pottery. The small figure sits on its...

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Decorative Fish Hanger by Haico Nitzsche for Søholm, 1960s

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

Article: Ceramic stoneware object Designer and producer: Gerhard Liebenthron Information: Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen 1925 †2005 Decade: 1970s This ori...

Barbara Garrett (1930-2020) pair of Organic Mid Century Modern Pottery Owls. Both pieces with fabulous textured mottled glossy glaze wh...

Large American Craft Ceramic Vessel by Emily Rossheim A serene and sculptural large-scale ceramic vessel by the noted American ceramicist Emily Rossheim. This striking piece feature...

Newcastle Folk Art: A St. Anthony Prattware Pottery Horse St. Anthony Pottery, Newcastle upon Tyne, Circa 1800–1820 This charming early 19th-century...

Galileo Chini for S. Lorenzo Mugello Floence, Italy 1920s "PAX ET BONUM" glazed earthware Excellent condiction Measures: H 30 cm.

Staffordshire pottery figure with a theatrical and literary theme which features red riding hood, with a wolf beside her, seated on a circular base. Dull gilt base line and embellish...

1960s Italian Blue pottery, Roman Foot, Attributed to Fornasetti (unmarked)

Staffordshire pottery pearlware bust with a religious theme which features John Wesley, resting on a plinth base. Decorated 'in the round', decoration to front and reverse. Open bott...

A fine antique Staffordshire pottery figural flat back spill vase. In the form of a gypsy family with livestock gathered around a cookin...

A rare and very special statue known as "The Zodiac" by Lars Bergsten for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s. This is a very unusual piece depicting a mans face in an abstract or graphic wa...

Cucciolo di cinghiale in terracotta. Manca un orecchio e setole mancanti. Dimensioni xl Attribuisco agli anni 60 70 Grazie

Zoomorphic Mid Century Studio Pottery Phantasy Animal, Europe, 1960s. This is a fantastic mid century phantasy animal in studio pottery - reminds us of the works by Etie van Rees an...

Article: Ceramic objects set of 2 Designer and producer: Römhild, East Germany, GDR Decade: 1970s This original vintage Studio Pottery objects were designed...