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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Beige
Lucie Rie Signed Stamped Yellow Speckle Glazed British Pottery Bowl, circa 1950s
By Lucie Rie
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous earth-toned, yellow, green, brown speckle glazed ceramic footed bowl by famed Austrian-born British potter Lucie Rie.
The bowl is signed with Lucie Rie's impressed seal on the base.
A rare and unique work. Simply a must for any collector of Rie's work or a beautiful stand-alone piece sure to light up any setting.
Dame Lucie Rie...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Winchcombe Studio Pottery Pair Oatmeal Glazed Chamber Sticks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A pair Winchcombe Pottery wood fired studio pottery chamber sticks decorated in oatmeal glazes dating from the 20th century. The chambersticks have ...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Americana Studio Pottery Ceramic Bud Vase in White and Orange Brown, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty one-of-a-kind Americana Revival petite ceramic hand-made studio pottery vase. Created from ceramic, this vase reminds of stoneware and is round in form. The top of the piece...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Winchcombe Studio Pottery Slip Ware Baking Dish
By Michael Cardew
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage Winchcombe press-molded baking dish decorated with trailed slip designs attributable to Michael Cardew (British, 1901-1983) and probably ...
Category
1930s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Lane Gordon Thorlaksson Canadian Studio Pottery Bowl with Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Canadian studio pottery miniature bowl decorated in yellow glazes with an associated pottery stand by Lane Gordon Thorlaksson (Canadian, 1937-2009) dated 1976.
Lane Gordon Thorlaksson was born in 1937 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to Vancouver as a child. In his twenties, he represented Canada in the 1959 Chicago Pan-American Games, running alongside Henry 'Harry' Winston Jerome in both the 100 yard and 220-yard dash. Following this, he attended San Jose University of California and in 1966 received a BFA in Ceramics.
Working with clay was Thorlaksson’s passion. He was fascinated with Asian ceramics, in particular the Song dynasty Chinese pot forms and glazes. In 1985, the Mayor of Vancouver, Mike Harcourt, visited China on a goodwill mission for the twinning of Vancouver with Guangzhou China. As gifts, he took with him several of Thorlaksson’s ceramics and presented them to Cao Yun-ping, Secretary-General of the People's Municipal Government of Guangzhou. The pieces were well received and local Chinese potters were interested to learn about his glazing techniques.
In 1987, Thorlaksson was invited to visit China’s Guangzhou University to exhibit more of his work. He was aided in this exchange by Joanne Mah, the Director of Intercultural Training and Educational Consultants (ITEC), who had worked with the Harcourt exchange. In 1988, she and her husband sponsored a pre-gallery showing of Thorlaksson’s ceramics at the ITEC’s Hong Kong office, prior to an exhibition at Alvin Gallery in Hong Kong. Thorlaksson was celebrated and introduced to academics and the media, including the head of ceramics at the Guangzhou Institute of Fine Arts. Local Chinese potters were eager to learn about his firing techniques, which used multiple firings to create special glaze characteristics. They were also intrigued to understand how he designed his own stands as an integrated part of his presentation. Unlike Asian potters who used wooden stands, Thorlaksson produced his stands in clay, matching each stand in aesthetic and tone to its pot. This two-part process elevated his pieces to sculpture. He believed that ceramics should be viewed as fine art and not craft. He was inspired by the female form and was quoted as saying 'Most potters make pots; I make parts of people'.
The bowl is of wide squat rounded form with a fold over rim and is decorated in pale yellow glazes over a brown ground and stands on a narrow round unglazed foot. The design is probably based and inspired by a Chinese brush washer...
Category
1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Robert Maxwell Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Charger
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully made and beautifully designed Mid-Century Modern pottery charger by famed California potter and sculptor Robert Maxwell.
Maxwell co-founded Earthgender pottery with fellow potter David Cressey.
This charger/platter was made at his Venice beach, California Pottery studio in the early 1960s as verified by his wife. It is a very rare piece in respect to design, pattern, and sheer Size/heft (it is a very heavy work). We have not seen another quite like it.
Apparently, he only made a few with some filled with melted glass to create the design/pattern.
Signed by Maxwell on the base.
Would clearly be a great addition to any mid-century pottery/ceramics collection...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeously crafted, beautifully glazed, Mid-Century Modern curved bowl by California master ceramist Rupert Deese who worked closely with pottery legend Harrison Mcintosh.
Signed with Deese's cipher/ stamp on the base.
Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern ceramics and pottery collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.
Deese's work can be found in numerous collections and museums including:
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Boston
Everson Museum, Syracuse, New York
Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle
Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, California
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles
Maloof Foundation, Alta Loma, California
Millard Sheets Collection, Gualala, California
Mingei International Museum, San Diego
Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Logan, Utah
Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
Richard & Alice Petterson Museum, Claremont, California
Roger Corsaw...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lamp in the Style of Georges Pelletier, circa 1950/1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic lamp in the style of Georges Pelletier, circa 1950/1960.
Double lighting, interior, exterior.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Signed Madoura Ceramic Tile Plaque 'Tête Polychrome' Ramié 455
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original hand painted ceramic tile plaque by famed artist Pablo Picasso titled "Tete Polychrome". The work features an abstract face w...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Wishon-Harrell Studio Art Pottery Ceramic Lidded Vase with Appliqué Decoration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vessel is instantly recognizable as the work of Wishon-Harrell artist Frank Wilett. The circular appliqué pieces are instantly a giveaway. The lid is an unusual shape that mimics the...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Otto & Gertrud Natzler Signed Volcanic Glazed Mid-Century Modern Large Bowl 1936
Located in Studio City, CA
A masterful early work by famed potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped footed bowl was delicately hand thrown and formed by Gertrud and glazed by Otto with one of his famed early volcanic glazes. The bowl captures your attention from all angles. Rare and stunning.
This work is sure to give aesthetic pleasure for years to come and would be an amazing addition to any Natzler or modern ceramic...
Category
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Jeanne Pierlot De Monvel White and Red 1950 Ceramic Pitcher Vase Ratilly
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jeanne de Monvel - Jeanne Pierlot
Original 1950 ceramic pitcher by Jeanne de Monvel wife of Norbert Pierlot
White and red ceramic glaze color
Signed under the base
Circa ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vallauris Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Tray Dish in the Manner of Picasso, 1954
By Vallauris
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely made, wonderfully decorated, large, unique ceramic tray made in Vallauris, France during the peak of Vallauris studio ceramics. During this time (1954), many famous artist including Picasso, Marc Chagall, Roger Capron, Charles Voltz...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Eric James Mellon Hand-Crafted Studio Pottery Head Sculpture Dated 1963
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual studio pottery head sculpted by renowned ceramic artist Eric James Mellon (British, 1925-2014) and dated 1963. Trained at the Central S...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Brown Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamp from La Borne circa 1970 Signed
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne
Original stoneware ceramic table lamp realised in La Borne circa 1970
Signed under the base
Original perfect condition
Sold without lampshade
Ceramic measures...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rare and Original Ceramic Bottle, Signed and Located in Vallauris, circa 1950/19
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare and original ceramic bottle, signed and located in Vallauris, circa 1950/1960.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Otto and Vivika Heino Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pottery 12-Piece Goblet/Cup Set
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully crafted, beautifully designed set of ceramic goblets/ cups by pottery/ ceramics masters husband and wife artists Vivika and Otto Heino. Th...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Tall Hollywood Regency Pastel Pink Ceramic Seahorse Vase by Gonder Pottery
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Tall Hollywood Regency style pink imperial line vase in the shape of a seahorse. This eye catching vessel is tall in form, and features a figural statue of a seahorse with shell crow...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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Beatrice Wood Signed Midcentury California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted, gorgeously radiant turquoise luster glaze. A beautiful design with a delicate long neck rising from a circular base. Classic and timeless.
Signed by Beatrice in her customary "Beato" on the underside of the base (with noted inventory number).
Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of her work or a fabulous stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. One of the best Beatrice Wood's luster glaze vases we have come across in quite a while.
Know famously in the art world as "The Mama of Dada", Wood lived a long (1893-1998) and very fruitful, creative life and is considered by many experts and collectors alike to have been a centerpiece in the modern ceramic art movement of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. At one point in her career, Wood studied with master potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler and later become famed in her own right for her distinct luster-glazing techniques. In 1994, the Smithsonian Institution named Wood an "Esteemed American Artist".
Her other awards include:
1994 Governor’s Awards for the Arts (California)
1993 Recognition as A Role Model by Women in Film
1992 Gold Medal for Highest Achievement in Craftsmanship, American Craft Council
1988 Distinguished Service Award, Arizona State University
1987 Fellow of American Craft Council Women’s Art Caucus, National Award (NCECA Award)
1986 Women’s Building Award
1984 Living Treasure of California
1983 Symposium Award of the Institute for Ceramic History
1961 Goodwill Ambassador from USA...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 8.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Round Resin Stone Seashell Decorative Dish
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Round stone resin seashell serving dish or platter. The piece is very heavy and is blue, light gray and yellow in color. Three indentions in the shape of shells for serving oysters, ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Cast Stone
Freeform Metallic Glazed 'Folded' Studio Pottery Candle Holder
Located in Tilburg, NL
Freeform Metallic Glazed 'Folded' studio pottery candle holder. Early 20th century.
Very unusual and special 'folded' metallic glazed ceramic candle holder. Special design which r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Midcentury Stoneware Pottery Studio Candleholder
By Otto Heino
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage midcentury stoneware pottery candleholder.
Unique and uncommon Studio Pottery candleholder in the style of Otto Heino.
Circular shaped ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Pair of Antique Gilt & Patinated Bronze Cherub Mounted Chamber Sticks 19th C
Located in London, GB
A fine quality pair of antique gilt & patinated bronze cherub mounted chamber sticks circa 19th century.
Category
1880s French Grand Tour Antique Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
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Beatrice Wood Signed Pink Lava Glaze Midcentury California Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
Famed California Mid-Century Modern artist Beatrice Wood signed bowl featuring a unique pink lava glaze and piercing blue crackle glass in the cente...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 1 in W 6.25 in D 6.1 in
Monumental Sponge Ware Pottery Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This huge signed Roseville sponge ware pottery mixing bowl is in pristine condition. These large size bowls are super rare and in fine condition is even be...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Ceramic Bowl with Celadon Glaze Decoration, by Jean-François Fouhilloux
By Jean-François Fouhilloux
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic bowl with celadon glaze decoration by Jean-François Fouhilloux.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
Circa 1990-2000.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Toshiko Takaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Glazed Pottery Chawan Yunomi Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous and wonderful chawan tea bowl / yunomi cup by famed Japanese American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The work features a rich, matte black tenmoku glaze with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Warren MacKenzie Signed Studio Pottery Ceramic Tenmoku Glazed Footed Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous work by 20th century master American and renowned Minnesota studio potter/artist Warren MacKenzie.
The three-footed tenmoku glazed bowl is signed/ stamped along the foot rim by MacKenzie and features a unique decorative pattern. The dark, rich glaze radiates in the light.
This work would a great addition to any Warren Mackenzie or modern pottery/ ceramic collection or eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.
A student of both famed ceramic artists Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, Mackenzie is credited with bringing the functional Japanese Mingei tradition and craft to the United States and spreading it through his own art and teaching mentorship during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.
Along with being named a Regent’s Professor, and a fellow of the International Academy of Ceramics, the highly decorated and awarded MacKenzie was the first to receive the Minnesota Governor’s Award in Crafts in 1986. He later received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Crafts Council in 1997 and a year later he was honored with the Gold Medal from the American Crafts Council.
His work can be found in numerous collections and museums including:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
The National Folk Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England
Contemporary American Crafts...
Category
20th Century American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Peter Shire Signed Ceramic California Exp Studio Pottery Splatter Bowl, 1982
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and scarce work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) o...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Ceramics
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Ceramic
H 3 in W 7.15 in D 7.15 in
Susan Bennett English Glazed Thrown Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish thrown and glazed stoneware studio pottery vase with a ribbed body attributed to Susan Bennett (b.1954) and dated 1977. The vase has a bell sha...
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1970s English Modern Vintage Ceramics
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Giovanni Desimone Signed Hand Painted Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
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Laura Andreson Signed Large Midcentury California Studio Pottery Bowl, 1953
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully made and pale glazed large bowl by renowned American potter Laura Andreson. Gorgeous in its Mid-Century Modern design and glowing muted color.
Signed and dated (1953) on the base by Andreson.
Would be a great addition to any midcentury ceramics collection or a very eye-catching Stand alone work.
Andreson, who studied under Glen Lukens, founded and headed the ceramics department at UCLA from 1933-1970. Her work can be found in many collections and museums worldwide including:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Museum of Modern Art
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Smithsonian Museum of American Art
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The Walker Art Center
The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art.
Her exhibitions include:
1937 Rene Rosenthal Gallery, New York City, New York
1938 First California Ceramic Exhibition, San Diego, California
1940 Honolulu Academy of Art
1947 Eleventh National Ceramics Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art
1970 Fredric Art Gallery, UCLA, Los Angeles, California
1970 Laguna Beach Art Gallery
1971 Mills College Art Gallery, Oakland, California
1971 Hoover Art Gallery, San Francisco, California
1971 San Diego Fine Arts Gallery, San Diego, California
1971 Utah State University, Logan, Utah
1972 Pasadena Art Museum, Pasadena, California
1972 Ceramics West, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
1972 Ogden Art Center, Ogden, Utah
1972 Bower Museum, Santa Ana, California
1973 Utah Museum of Fine Art, Salt Lake City, Utah
1973 Clay and Fiber Gallery, Taos, New Mexico
1973 California Crafts VIII, Crocker Art Gallery, Sacramento, California
1974 California Ceramics...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
White and Brown Midcentury Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by JR Marrec Design 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
JR Marrec
Important and decorative midcentury abstract ceramic sculpture by JR Marrec.
Elegant brown and white ceramic colors.
circa 1980
Measures: Height 37cm, large 30c...
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Ceramic
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Renzo Faggioli Ceramic Vessel in Variegated Creamy Earthtones
Located in Phoenix, AZ
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Ceramic
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Located in Point Richmond, CA
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H 23.5 in W 15 in D 11.25 in
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