Paul Chaleff - Jar

A Swedish Kolmard marble classical form Tazza, Early 19th Century.

A pair Continental of painted terracotta urns with classical figures and decoration, Early 20th Century

Bohemian faceted ruby glass, circa 1930s.

A collection of Danish cobalt blue blown glass hyacinth vases, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Priced individually - $260 Each

A Danish hand painted terracotta amphora by the Copenhagen company of Hjorth, Circa 1900.

A beautifully made bentwood head or nautilus form sculpture with brass screws and copper rivets. Found in France and probably from the 1970s. Sits on an oval base and shows well in m...

A large stoneware jar by Paul Chaleff (1947-) made in 1987 and was purchased directly from the artist's studio in New York. Wood fired ceramic vessel with handcut lower body and pron...

Stoneware Jardiniere by Paul Chaleff with a speckled glaze. It is marked with the artist's incised signature and date (2005)

A stoneware vase by Paul Chaleff (1947-) made in 1984. Chaleff is known for his wood fired ceramic vessel without glaze or sometimes natural ash glaze. The vase on offer is of a highly geometrical form with handcut multifaceted lower body that rises and morphs into a rounded upper body with two hand-molded ears above the shoulder. The surface shows nice firing color variations due to the iron oxidation in the kiln and also carved lines left intentionally by the artist. It is marked with the artist's incised signature and date 84. This piece has a very strong Japanese wabi-sabi appeal which is the aesthetic influence of the artist's work and makes a visually arresting center piece for any interior. "Paul Chaleff is known for his large-scale wood fired ceramic sculptures and vessels. He also created a large body of wheel thrown functional vessels. His vessels are strongly influenced by Japanese pottery, especially the work of one of Japan’s National Living Treasures, Takeshi Nakazato. Chaleff was one of the first American potters using a Japanese style Anagama kiln and became a leader in the introduction of this form of wood-burning kiln. In 1989, he began a regular collaboration with the British sculptor Sir Anthony Caro. Over a period of thirteen years, they created nearly 50 works, both figurative and abstract. Caro’s sculpture has had direct influence on Chaleff’s work as has the sculpture of Isamu Noguchi, and the ceramics of John Mason...

An ironstone green ground vase with with cover topped by a lion finial with floral decoration and gilding.

This wonderful jar is from Shan Xi province, an ancient state of China. The region is known for producing rich sauces. Nice brown base glaze with beautiful golden yellow colored drip...

An Abstract Modern style ceramic ginger jar with lid, unbranded. Light brown in color, urn shaped, abstract flower design throughout and a small round handled lid. Likely made in Chi...