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Place of Origin: North American
Primitive Terracotta Water Jar From Mexico
Primitive Terracotta Water Jar From Mexico

Primitive Terracotta Water Jar From Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Primitive terracotta water jar from Central Mexico, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Yellow Abstract Vase Midcentury
Yellow Abstract Vase Midcentury

Yellow Abstract Vase Midcentury

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Yellow abstract vase, medium size. Looks stunning on its own or as part of a group. Stamped on bottom V 21, USA. In great condition, no crazing or cracks. Measures: H 1...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Studio Art Pottery Vase by Jay Forsythe, Oxbrook Pottery
Studio Art Pottery Vase by Jay Forsythe, Oxbrook Pottery

Studio Art Pottery Vase by Jay Forsythe, Oxbrook Pottery

Located in Peabody, MA

We are pleased to offer several ceramic works by the superlative young contemporary artist Jay James Forsythe of Oxbrook Pottery. A 2004 graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi
Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi

Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large and chic horse sculpture circa 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This piece features all glazed ceramic construction in a beautiful blue / green color. Signed Italy

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Bauer Co. Oil Jar, Yellow, ca. 1930's, Made in California
Bauer Co. Oil Jar, Yellow, ca. 1930's, Made in California

Bauer Co. Oil Jar, Yellow, ca. 1930's, Made in California

By Bauer Pottery

Located in Petaluma, CA

This richly colored Bauer Co. oil jar is a great addition to any home. Bauer was in business from the late 1880's until the 1960's. The company moved from Kentucky to California in ...

Category

1930s Arts and Crafts Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Lewis Jones Pittston Cobalt Blue Decorated Crock
19th Century Lewis Jones Pittston Cobalt Blue Decorated Crock

19th Century Lewis Jones Pittston Cobalt Blue Decorated Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Lewis Jones Pittston PA. Fine 3-gallon blue cobalt decorated stoneware crock. Stamped with maker’s mark. Hand Brisked cobalt floral decor...

Category

19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Melissa Concho Antonio Acoma N.M.Pueblo Hand-made Pot
Melissa Concho Antonio Acoma N.M.Pueblo Hand-made Pot

Melissa Concho Antonio Acoma N.M.Pueblo Hand-made Pot

By Melissa Concho

Located in Miami, FL

Melissa Concho Antonio Acoma N.M.Pueblo Hand-made Pot Offered for sale is a vintage finely crafted hand-made clay Acoma Pueblo clay pot which is decorated with extremely intricate p...

Category

2010s Native American North American Pottery

Materials

Clay, Paint

19thc Stoneware jug, Cowden and Wilcox
19thc Stoneware jug, Cowden and Wilcox

19thc Stoneware jug, Cowden and Wilcox

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Snow flake pattern

Category

19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Turquoise Blue Pottery Vase
Turquoise Blue Pottery Vase

Turquoise Blue Pottery Vase

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Modern turquoise blue Amphora pottery vase, circa early-20th century, USA. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimension...

Category

Early 20th Century Modern North American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Art Deco Weller Flower Vase
Art Deco Weller Flower Vase

Art Deco Weller Flower Vase

By Weller Pottery

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive Art Deco Weller pottery vase in pale turquoise with ivory flower motifs. 1940's USA. Measures: 13" x 7".

Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Gorky Gonzalez signed Majolica plates owned by NYC socialite Brooke Astor
Gorky Gonzalez signed Majolica plates owned by NYC socialite Brooke Astor

Gorky Gonzalez signed Majolica plates owned by NYC socialite Brooke Astor

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Exclusive set of Mexican Majolica plates, signed by Gorky Gonzalez Quiñones with "GTO MEX" and "Gorky" markings, owned by legendary NYC socialite and philanthropist Brooke Astor. A t...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Collection of 6, c1965 stoneware plates by Japanese American potter Teruo Hara
Collection of 6, c1965 stoneware plates by Japanese American potter Teruo Hara

Collection of 6, c1965 stoneware plates by Japanese American potter Teruo Hara

By Teruo Hara

Located in Southampton, NJ

A rare set of 6, mid 1960s stoneware plates by famed Japanese-American potter Teruo Hara. Each plate is signed on the reverse with Hara's TH chop mark. Hara's work is difficult to co...

Category

1960s Organic Modern Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Grueby Faience St George and the Dragon Tile
Grueby Faience St George and the Dragon Tile

Grueby Faience St George and the Dragon Tile

By Grueby Faience Company 1

Located in Riverdale, NY

Grueby Faience St George and the Dragon Tile circa 1905. Vibrantly colored glazed earthenware circa 1905. Lovely period example.

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique North American Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Six MCM Stoneware Drip Glaze Mugs by Rodolfo Padilla
Set of Six MCM Stoneware Drip Glaze Mugs by Rodolfo Padilla

Set of Six MCM Stoneware Drip Glaze Mugs by Rodolfo Padilla

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of six MCM stoneware drip glaze mugs by Rodolfo Padilla, circa 1970s. The mugs are in good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 4....

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage MMA New York Pop Art Ceramic Pottery Bowl With Feet Egyptian Replica
Vintage MMA New York Pop Art Ceramic Pottery Bowl With Feet Egyptian Replica

Vintage MMA New York Pop Art Ceramic Pottery Bowl With Feet Egyptian Replica

Located in San Diego, CA

Great replica Ancient Egyptian ceramic/pottery bowl with feet made by the Metropolitan of Modern Art in New York. Signed with the MMA mark. This was sold at the museum. Wonderful des...

Category

Late 20th Century North American Pottery

Materials

Art Glass

Laura Andreson Large Scale California Studio Carved Stoneware Bowl
Laura Andreson Large Scale California Studio Carved Stoneware Bowl

Laura Andreson Large Scale California Studio Carved Stoneware Bowl

By Laura Andreson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large scale carved, stoneware bowl created by Laura Andreson of Los Angeles California. Andreson was a graduate of UCLA, where she was also the head of the ceramics department for...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Anagama Fired California Studio Pottery Wall Plate
Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Anagama Fired California Studio Pottery Wall Plate

Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Anagama Fired California Studio Pottery Wall Plate

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, beautifully designed, heavy Anagama wood-fired wall plate/charger by American master potter/artist Peter Voulkos who is universally known for his abstract expressionist ...

Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Charlie Parker Blue/Green Ceramic Charger
Charlie Parker Blue/Green Ceramic Charger

Charlie Parker Blue/Green Ceramic Charger

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Charlie Parker gas fired stoneware bowl-unique example in rutile blue and nebula glaze. A quick note about the artist: Charlie Parker’s ceramic career began in 1967, at the age of ...

Category

2010s American Craftsman North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pottery Cookie Jar Safekeeping in Mice Mouse Shape
Vintage Pottery Cookie Jar Safekeeping in Mice Mouse Shape

Vintage Pottery Cookie Jar Safekeeping in Mice Mouse Shape

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage pottery cookie jar / safekeeping in mice or mouse shape. One of a kind, not mass produced. Great quality. Unmarked. Dimensions: 7.5" H x 7.25" D x...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

2 Arts & Crafts McCoy School Pottery Periwinkle Swags & Bows Floor Vases
2 Arts & Crafts McCoy School Pottery Periwinkle Swags & Bows Floor Vases

2 Arts & Crafts McCoy School Pottery Periwinkle Swags & Bows Floor Vases

By Nelson McCoy Pottery Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of Arts & Crafts McCoy School art pottery floor vases feature collar with embossed swags and bows and periwinkle blue glazing, 20th century. Measures: 27" height x 11"dia...

Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Drummer Cookie Jar by Shawnee Pottery
Drummer Cookie Jar by Shawnee Pottery

Drummer Cookie Jar by Shawnee Pottery

Located in Bradenton, FL

A collectible ceramic cookie jar shaped like a drum, trimmed in red and decorated with a drummer boy in yellow and blue. The lid lifts off with a matching drummer bust. Designed by Robert Heckman for Shawnee Pottery...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Abstract California Studio Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl
Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Abstract California Studio Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl

Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Abstract California Studio Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, freeform, heavy Chawan tea bowl by American master potter/artist Peter Voulkos who is universally known for his abstract expressionist ceramic pottery pieces and sculptu...

Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Large "Boat Shaped" Studio Pottery Bowl, circa 1980
Large "Boat Shaped" Studio Pottery Bowl, circa 1980

Large "Boat Shaped" Studio Pottery Bowl, circa 1980

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large "Boat Shaped" Bowl Studio Pottery, circa 1980 " nice large size with very nice glaze, color and "G" monogram"

Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Stoneware Flower Decorated Crock from Maryland
19th Century Stoneware Flower Decorated Crock from Maryland

19th Century Stoneware Flower Decorated Crock from Maryland

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century stoneware salt glazed flower decorated ovoid Baltimore Maryland jar or crock. Great earlier ovoid form with hand tooled top rim...

Category

19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Terracotta Water Jar From Mexico, Circa 1950´s
Terracotta Water Jar From Mexico, Circa 1950´s

Terracotta Water Jar From Mexico, Circa 1950´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta water jar from the coast of Michoacan, Mexico, circa 1950´s

Category

1950s Folk Art Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Midcentury California Pottery Lettuce / Cabbage Plates by Brad Keeler
Midcentury California Pottery Lettuce / Cabbage Plates by Brad Keeler

Midcentury California Pottery Lettuce / Cabbage Plates by Brad Keeler

By Brad Keeler

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a set of eight California pottery lettuce / cabbage plates designed by Brad Keeler. They date to the 60s and are marked. A fun set of plates rea...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Edna Arnow Illinois Modern Abstract Expressionist Stoneware Lidded Vessel
Edna Arnow Illinois Modern Abstract Expressionist Stoneware Lidded Vessel

Edna Arnow Illinois Modern Abstract Expressionist Stoneware Lidded Vessel

By Edna Arnow

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Abstract expressionist glazed red stoneware lidded urn created by Edna Arnow of Chicago, Illinois, circa 1950s. Piece measures 10.5" tall by 6.5" diameter and is signed Arnow on reve...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Beatrice Wood Signed Monumental Midcentury Queen Elizabeth Pottery Charger
Beatrice Wood Signed Monumental Midcentury Queen Elizabeth Pottery Charger

Beatrice Wood Signed Monumental Midcentury Queen Elizabeth Pottery Charger

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Studio City, CA

An extremely rare and wonderfully hand-painted monumentally large charger featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth - a quite unique and bold work by famed American/ California studio ...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Hal Lasky Los Artesanos Puerto Rico Terracotta Coffee/Tea Set
Hal Lasky Los Artesanos Puerto Rico Terracotta Coffee/Tea Set

Hal Lasky Los Artesanos Puerto Rico Terracotta Coffee/Tea Set

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Puerto Rican hand-crafted terracotta stoneware coffee/tea set. It consist of two cups ( 2” height) with saucer, creamer, sugar bowl, and a small cup. Each is decorated with Sgraffito artistic technique pattern of square blocks around the base. Below it is signed Los Artesanos, Puerto Rico. Los Artesanos was small pottery association (1948-1966) manage by master potter Hal Lasky...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern North American Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

19th C Sponge Pottery Butter Crocks -3
19th C Sponge Pottery Butter Crocks -3

19th C Sponge Pottery Butter Crocks -3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Each crock measure approximately 6 inches in diameter x 3.5 inches in height.

Category

19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Hal Lasky Los Artesanos Puerto Rican Terracotta Dish/Fruit Bowl
Hal Lasky Los Artesanos Puerto Rican Terracotta Dish/Fruit Bowl

Hal Lasky Los Artesanos Puerto Rican Terracotta Dish/Fruit Bowl

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Puerto Rican hand-crafted terracotta dish/Fruit/Vegetable Bowl. It depicts a round heavy white bowl decorated with Sgraffito artistic technique pattern of two rows of small and large brick color squares in the upper part of it. Below the base, it is signed Los Artesanos, Puerto Rico. Los Artesanos was small pottery association (1948-1966) manage by master potter Hal Lasky...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern North American Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Spongeware Salt Crock with Bail Handle
19th Century Spongeware Salt Crock with Bail Handle

19th Century Spongeware Salt Crock with Bail Handle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine example of unusual spongeware is in good condition with the original metal handle. The lid is also original to the piece.

Category

Late 19th Century Country Antique North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar

Maria and Santana Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Black on black pottery jar with very finely etched feather design and three concentric bands, signed Marie and Santana. 1943 -1956; 5 3/4" x 6 1/2". ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Native American North American Pottery

Materials

Clay

19th Century Sponge Ware Butter Crock
19th Century Sponge Ware Butter Crock

19th Century Sponge Ware Butter Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century sponge ware butter crock in very good condition.

Category

19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Hand Painted Ceramic Bowl From Guerrero, Mexico, 1970´s
Hand Painted Ceramic Bowl From Guerrero, Mexico, 1970´s

Hand Painted Ceramic Bowl From Guerrero, Mexico, 1970´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Hand painted ceramic bowl from Tuliman, Guerrero, 1970´s.

Category

1970s Country Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Beatrice Wood 'Beato' Irradized Gold Bowl
Beatrice Wood 'Beato' Irradized Gold Bowl

Beatrice Wood 'Beato' Irradized Gold Bowl

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Sharon, CT

A beautiful glazed and very thin walled bowl. Signed on bottom.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sponge Ware Serving/Mixing Bowl
19th Century Sponge Ware Serving/Mixing Bowl

19th Century Sponge Ware Serving/Mixing Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century salt glaze sponge ware mixing or serving bowl in pottery and in mint condition. Great size for shelf or table. This was found in M...

Category

19th Century Antique North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

August 1987 Hawaiian Raku Vase by Kate & Will Jacobson
August 1987 Hawaiian Raku Vase by Kate & Will Jacobson

August 1987 Hawaiian Raku Vase by Kate & Will Jacobson

By Kate & Will Jacobson

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

August 1987 Raku Vase by Kate & Will Jacobson, Hawaii A stunning "naked raku" example, the Jacobsons are often credited with originating. "This firing technique reveals the unadorned...

Category

1980s Folk Art Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Clay

MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Bowl on Pedestal by Amy Donaldson
MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Bowl on Pedestal by Amy Donaldson

MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Bowl on Pedestal by Amy Donaldson

Located in San Diego, CA

MCM stoneware studio pottery bowl on pedestal by listed artist, Amy Donaldson, circa 1967. This gorgeous hand finished piece has a wonderful design, texture and color. The bowl is in very good condition with no chips or cracks (some monor crazing) and measures 9.25"D x 7.75"H; it is signed on the underside. #3039 Amy Donaldson was born in San Francisco, CA in 1893. While at the University of Denver, Donaldson began studying art at the Reed Art...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

19thc Cowden & Wilcox Decorated Crock
19thc Cowden & Wilcox Decorated Crock

19thc Cowden & Wilcox Decorated Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine decorated snow flake blue glazed Cowden & Wilcox three gallon crock is in pristine condition. This fine crock has interesting glazing and also ...

Category

19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Monumental Green Glazed Stoneware Oil Jar
Monumental Green Glazed Stoneware Oil Jar

Monumental Green Glazed Stoneware Oil Jar

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A monumental Oil Jar or large floor vase in a green glaze. It was purchased out of the estate of a long time antique dealer's home. He collected Catalina pottery but this is more rem...

Category

20th Century North American Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Stack Bowl by Charlie Dumais
Stack Bowl by Charlie Dumais

Stack Bowl by Charlie Dumais

By Dumais Made

Located in Bantam, CT

Our stoneware Stack Bowl is handcrafted using slab-construction techniques. FINISH - Dipped ochre glaze DIMENSIONS 16.5" Dia x 4.5" H Made to order ...

Category

2010s North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Torin Sculpture by Charlie Dumais
Torin Sculpture by Charlie Dumais

Torin Sculpture by Charlie Dumais

By Dumais Made

Located in Bantam, CT

Our stoneware Torin Sculpture is handcrafted using slab-construction techniques. FINISH - Dipped glaze, pictured in verdigris DIMENSIONS Base: 13.5” x 9" Height: 16” Made to or...

Category

2010s North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Rare Art Deco Pitcher with Fish Motif by North Dakota School of Mines
Rare Art Deco Pitcher with Fish Motif by North Dakota School of Mines

Rare Art Deco Pitcher with Fish Motif by North Dakota School of Mines

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Produced by one of America's great potteries in the Arts and Crafts and Art Deco periods, this unique, sculpted pitcher depicts pairs of exotic fish with spiky fins on both sides. The artist worked at the famous pottery of the University of North Dakota's School of Mines...

Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Studio Pottery Serving Plate with Chopstick Rest
Studio Pottery Serving Plate with Chopstick Rest

Studio Pottery Serving Plate with Chopstick Rest

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage studio pottery serving plate with a lovely hand painted fish design. Grooves have been formed on one side for holding chopsticks. A wonderful and unique serving piece. Sign...

Category

Late 20th Century North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Brush McCoy Blended Majolica Jardiniere
Brush McCoy Blended Majolica Jardiniere

Brush McCoy Blended Majolica Jardiniere

By Nelson McCoy Pottery Company

Located in Denton, TX

This antique Brush McCoy planter from the 1910s features a round shape with a multicolor blended majolica design. Made of ceramic, it stands 7 inches tal...

Category

20th Century Edwardian North American Pottery

Materials

Clay

Mexican Wall Face Plates in the style of Picasso
Mexican Wall Face Plates in the style of Picasso

Mexican Wall Face Plates in the style of Picasso

Located in New York, NY

Unique and a rare find are these fabulous Mexican wall face plates in the style of Picasso. Lots of graphic whimsy in each hand painted plate which is sign...

Category

1970s Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Brother Thomas Bezanson Large 2 Handled Sang-de-boeuf Glazed Vase
Brother Thomas Bezanson Large 2 Handled Sang-de-boeuf Glazed Vase

Brother Thomas Bezanson Large 2 Handled Sang-de-boeuf Glazed Vase

By Brother Thomas Bezanson

Located in Sharon, CT

Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007) a large important Sang-de-boeuf glaze two handled vase.

Category

1980s Modern Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Studio Pottery Vessel Gertrud + Otto Natzler
Studio Pottery Vessel Gertrud + Otto Natzler

Studio Pottery Vessel Gertrud + Otto Natzler

By Gertrud and Otto Natzler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

California design. The Natzlers moved to Los Angeles from Austria in 1938. They were trained artisans. She made the simple pristine pot forms and he made the amazing glaze designs. T...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Primitive Terracotta Water Pot From Mexico, Circa 1920´s
Primitive Terracotta Water Pot From Mexico, Circa 1920´s

Primitive Terracotta Water Pot From Mexico, Circa 1920´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Primitive terracotta water pot from the coast of Michoacan, Mexico, circa 1920´s

Category

1920s Country Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Plate Charger
Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Plate Charger

Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Plate Charger

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, freeform, large, heavy plate/ charger by American master potter Peter Voulkos who is known for his abstract expressionist ceramic pottery pieces and sculptures. Very unique and scarce work with rare use of color. Very hard to come by. One of our personal favorites along with the Chawan tea bowl. Signed on base and dated (1961) by Voulkos. This was made during one of his most magical and experimental phases. From of Private Collection, New York. Voulkos is widely considered to be the most important and impactful ceramist of the modern era. He won the Rodin Museum Prize at the first Paris Biennale in 1959 and was the winner of a Guggenheim fellowship in 1984. Voulkos received the College Art Association’s Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1997. He was made an honorary member of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters in 2001. He also received six honorary doctorate degrees as well as three National Endowment for the Arts awards. His work can be found in many prominent collections and museums including: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Nagoya, Japan Albany Mall, Albany, New York American Museum of Ceramic Art...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Pottery

Materials

Stoneware