20th Century Ceramics

Create a sculptural arrangement of organic shapes, combining style statement and functionality with these Italian vintage earthenware Art pieces: a group of 4 Mid-Century Modern different ceramics is available, 3 vases and a bowl/catch-all, by Bertoncello and designer Roberto Rigon, showing inspiration from Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore work. This particular postmodern sculpture bowl is quite innovative in its aerodynamic shape for the period and particularly in the mid-20th-century ceramic sector, glazed in a beige terracotta...

PRESENTING a LOVELY piece of reproduction Native American Antiquity, namely, a Vintage Pre-Columbian Style Pottery Centerpiece. We are of the opinion that this was made circa the ea...

A ceramic covered jar by Jean and Jacqueline Lerat to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " JJ LERAT LA BORNE ". Circa...

A wonderful 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) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and specialized in postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects. This work is from 1981 and is signed with Shire's customary "EXP" pottery (Echo Park Pottery...

Vintage hand painted and handcrafted ceramic wall decorative plate with polychrome deer scene. It has a beautifully hand painted scene with deers enjoying the outdoors , surrounded by flowers in blue and white, turquoise, light and dark green foliage. An Islamic ceramic...

20th century Robinson Ransbottom cookie jar. 2qt canister. Beautiful condition.

A big ceramic vase by Jean Linard to La Borne. Signed and dated under the base "Linard 64". Unique piece. Perfect original conditions. 1964.

"Roger Capron" tile set, Vallauris. Measures: 30x60 fresco. 8 Tiles of 15x15cm. In a perfect state. Beautiful thickness almost 1 cm.

Originally designed by architect, designer and artistic director Guido Andlovitz in 1936 for Società Ceramica Italiana Laveno, this pair of vases are indeed the rarest of finds. The vases were manufactured in 1942, as attested to by the marking "N - 42" on the base of each vase. The gold rims and aquatic scenes that surround each vase, are unique to each piece and were painted by hand in 1943. They are both signed by the artist "Miruccia". One of the vases has the words “Anni di Guerra” (Year of War) written on the base in reference to the Second World War . Founded in Laveno in 1856 by Severino Revelli and some former employees of the "Richard" manufacturer in Milan. The "SCI" (Italian Ceramic Society) began its activity as a manufacturer of wall tiles and fine tableware. In 1883 it became a limited company and obtained its first successes at numerous national exhibitions. In 1895, Cavalier Luciano Scotti took over the company and, thanks to his intuition and his entrepreneurial skills, the factory grew substantially in a few years. In those years, some Liberty-style pieces designed by Giorgio Spertini, the author of noteworthy elegant "whiplash" creations, were created in the Laveno factory. In 1906 "SCI" presented numerous works at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Milan. Other collaborators from the beginning of the century were Silvio and Piero De Ambrosis, Felice Palucco, Giancarlo Jacopini and the brothers Marco and Luigi Raggiori. However, it was in 1923 that, under the direction of Guido Andlovitz, the company reached the peak of its fame and in 1925 was a resounding success at the 2nd Monza Biennale. Andlovitz, who collaborated with the manufacturer for almost forty years, applied to the production process the principle of seriality, a concept also put into effect by Giò Ponti at "Richard-Ginori", adopting various types of decoration which, although moulded and decal stamped, still retained an undeniable elegance. In 1924 the "Società Ceramica Revelli" became a consortium with the "SCI", the partnership would continue until 1932 and saw Franco Revelli's company marketing pottery and table porcelain on behalf of "SCI". From 1925 porcelain and crockery began to appear in the factory's catalogs. In 1927 the company was present at the 3rd Biennial of Decorative Arts in Monza. Between the end of the 1920's and the beginning of the 1930's, the decorators Giuseppe Bellorini and Daniela Ferretto began to collaborate with the "SCI". As of 1932 the company managed two factories: that of Laveno, which, with over 1300 employees, produced strong pottery, tableware and artistic ceramics and the smaller factory of Verbano, which employed about 400 people and produced, in addition to ceramics for the electrotechnical industry, excellent table porcelain. The products were marketed in the company owned stores in Rome, Genoa and Naples. This was an initiative realised by Andlovitz himself. In the mid-thirties, the decorators Ada Corsi and Ida Fonini among others, collaborated with the "SCI". From 1936 to 1940 the artistic direction of the company was entrusted to the sculptor and modeler Angelo Biancini. In 1939 about 1300 people worked in the Laveno plant and in 1951 about 2300. In the years between the two wars among the collaborators of the factory were Sirio Tofanari...

A ceramic vase in the style of Robert Deblander. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1980. NOT SIGNED.

A big ceramic sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Not signed. Circa 1960-1970.

Create a sculptural arrangement of organic shapes, combining style statement and functionality with these Italian vintage earthenware Art pieces: a group of 5 Mid-Century Modern different ceramics is available, 4 vases and a bowl/catch-all, by Bertoncello and designer Roberto Rigon, showing inspiration from Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore work. This particular postmodern abstract sculpture vase, quite innovative for the period and particularly in the mid 20th-century ceramic sector, has a sleek slanted slice quite unexpectedly decorated with a hole in the Silhouette, leaving the admirer the feeling of looking at the moon in the night sky. Glazed in a beige terracotta...

A very stylish Belgian Art Nouveau four handled art pottery vase with stylized floral designs dating from around 1900. The vase stands on a narrow round foot with a wide round lower ...

Famed California Mid-Century Modern artist Beatrice wood signed bowl featuring her highly coveted deep ash blue iridescent lustre/luster glaze. In certain light, the glaze radiates as a purple hue in some areas. The glaze runs down the sides and gathers in areas underneath. This piece comes with an interesting history/ provenance. This piece came from Beatrice's personal collection. She was using it as a coin and key holder in her Ojai house which accounts for the cracks in the glaze. It was gifted to Maria Anderson who assisted Beatrice around her home. We considered having the work restored but because of its history feel that it offers more value to the next owner as shown. This was apparently the condition it was given in as Wood was famous for noting about her work that objects that are not quite perfect are simply that...perfect because of their imperfections. A very Wabi-Sabi view. Flawed Beauty. We love the piece and the history. Signed with her customary "Beato" on the underside. Would be an amazing addition to any collection of her work or a fabulous, eye-catching Stand-alone piece in any setting, Mid-Century Modern or otherwise. Know famously in the art world as "The Mama of Dada...

This is a Daniel Zuloaga Boneta (1852-1921) decorative hand painted wall plate. It depicts in the center a rural Spaniard village street scene of two peasants. One is riding his donkey that is carrying a double basket in its body and the other one is ready to sit in his ox cart that has some horse hay. The border of the plate is hand painted cobalt blue and decorated with silver color flowers and a garland made with leaves and bows. The right lower front of the plate is signed by Daniel Zuloaga and the back has his hallmark. He was the uncle of the famous painter Ignacio Zuloaga...

An unusual studio pottery stylized figure of an elephant dating from the latter 20th Century. This delightful and stylish figure is cast in solid clay the feet formed as two joined r...

Ceramic mask, Vallauris, France, 1960s Custom made pedestal.

A ceramic dish with glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions. 1936. Signed and dated under the base "Guillaume 1936".  

Vintage Moroccan covered hand painted ceramic ashtray. Handcrafted Moroccan ceramic covered ash receiver. This covered medium size ashtray could be used indoor and outdoor. If use...

A large earthenware ceramic jardiniere or planter. This piece is decorated with a creamy white and blue design. Each side features an applied free-form handle. This would be great in...

Ceramic Mask attributed to Jean Austruy, France, 1960s Custom made pedestal.

A ceramic vase with white glaze decoration attributed to Pol Chambost. No signed. Perfect original conditions. France, 1930.

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Signed Studio Pottery vase 1970s. Very unique brutalist stoneware vase, textured, rectangular form with relief carved design detailed with raise...

We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, fully signed, original circa 1930 Roger Guerin ceramic pots of large proportions with Fleur De Lis decoration Roger Guèrin (1896-1954) was one of the leading Belgian ceramists in Bouffioulx near Charleroi. Typical was his use of flowing glazes in his decorations. He was true to the history of this region, often working on a type of hard ceramic (fired to over 1250 degrees Celsius) which was made there since the late Middle Ages. He exhibited at the Paris expos...

Set of 3 ceramic carnival animal figures / whistles from Morelos, Mexico. These colorful figures were hand crafted and hand painted using paint glaze. The lively pieces were prominen...

Set of 3 ceramic carnival animal figures from Morelos, Mexico. These colorful figures were hand crafted and hand painted using paint glaze. The lively pieces were prominent in the 19...

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...

A stylish studio pottery porcelain miniature teapot with Islamic influence design in rich gilding on a green coloured ground by renowned potter Mary Rich (b.1940) and dating from the 20th Century. The small barrel...

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...

A truly gorgeous, sumptuously, richly, and darkly glazed, hand-decorated large Japanese studio pottery charger. The craftsmanship is exquisite. The piece radiates in the light and features an abstract trailed glaze design. The work is very reminiscent of Japanese master potters Shoji Hamada and Toshiko Takaezu (the previous owner lived half of each year in Hawaii where Toshiko lived and collected both her and Hamada's works). Possible marker's impressed mark/ chop signature along the edge of the lower rim (please see photos). Would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian pottery/ ceramics...

A beautiful Japanese yunomi teacup featuring a muted green glaze with a white overlay and subtle shifts in color and texture. The work glows in the light. This little gem came from a collector of fine Japanese and Asian ceramics - a collection like no other we have seen before. The yunomi teacup has a somewhat Wabi-Sabi feel and appearance to it. Signed by the maker/artist on the base. Would be a great addition to any Asian or Japanese pottery/ceramics collection...

Unique handmade piece. Brown stoneware ceramic vase. Signed. Realised circa 1970. Height 13 cm Large 10 cm.

Old - Set of 5 Japanese Tajimi Teacups with light blue glazing. Original box included with the seal In good original new condition and just found in the warehouse, never used bef...

A big ceramic covered jar with glazes decoration by Alain Gauderbert. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " Gaudebert ". Circa 1...

Ceramic Mask, Accolay, France, 1960s Accolay was a pottery center in France, north of Burgundy, founded amongst others, by 4 students of Alexandre Kostanda. Active between 1945 and ...

Attributed to Paul pouchol Art deco ceramic sculpture woman and child Signed under the base White , yellow and black ceramic glazes colors Ori...

Mata Ortiz polychrome pottery vessel Ramiro Veloz Sr., Master Potter 1990 Hand-Coiled low fire clay Pueblo Quezada, Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico An extraordinary ultra thin walled ...

La Borne Unique handmade piece, stoneware ceramic table lamp Brown stoneware ceramic color Original perfect condition Circa 1970 Measures: Height 23 cm Height with el...

Shigaraki the potters valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan. by Louise Allison Cort. This is a study of one of the most influential ceramic traditions to emerge from Japan. It details the site of Shigaraki, its valuable wares and the potters who produced them, from their beginnings in the 10th century, to the present day. The farmer-potters of Shigaraki, a rural valley outside the ancient capital...

A big ceramic vase with green glaze decoration in the style of Roger Capron. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1960.

We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, fully signed, original circa 1930 Roger Guerin ceramic pots of large proportions. I have three posts for sale, one has a stitched detailing, another, fler de lis and lastly one with handles and Deers, this sale is for the pot pictured alone, the others are listed under my other items and not included in this sale Roger Guèrin (1896-1954) was one of the leading Belgian ceramists in Bouffioulx near Charleroi. Typical was his use of flowing glazes in his decorations. He was true to the history of this region, often working on a type of hard ceramic (fired to over 1250 degrees Celsius) which was made there since the late Middle Ages. He exhibited at the Paris expos...

We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, fully signed, original circa 1930 Roger Guerin ceramic pots of large proportions with Deer decoration and handles I have three posts for sale, one has a stitched detailing, another, fleur de lis and lastly one with handles and Deers, this sale is for the pot pictured alone. Roger Guèrin (1896-1954) was one of the leading Belgian ceramists in Bouffioulx near Charleroi. Typical was his use of flowing glazes in his decorations. He was true to the history of this region, often working on a type of hard ceramic (fired to over 1250 degrees Celsius) which was made there since the late Middle Ages. He exhibited at the Paris expos...

La Borne Original french stoneware ceramic pitcher Brown and white pottery colors Signed Original perfect condition Measures: h...

Ceramic storage pot with intact handles from San Agustin Oapan, Guerrero, Mexico, Circa 1970's.

A fantastic piece, beautifully colored and designed. Caught our eye right away. Would stand out in about any setting, modern or otherwise. Comes as shown. Needs lamp shade. ...

A midcentury-style touring pottery piece. It has a wide body and two spouts. It is created from Native Indian clay in a marbled black, red, and orange. Bottom reads: Nemadji Pottery...

A hand-thrown, well-crafted, piercing green glazed ceramicpitcher by famed Texas-born San Antonio ceramic master Harding Black. A perfect combination of form and function. Signed and dated (1983) by the Black on the base. This work has a great feel and heft to them. The deep rich colors are striking. Harding Blacks Exhibitions include: San Antonio Local Artists Annual Exhibition (1939-42, 1945, 1947); Texas General Exhibition (1940 award, 1942, 1948 honorable mention); National Ceramic Annual Exhibition, Syracuse Museum of Art (1947-54); River Art Group, San Antonio (1948-49); National Collection of fine Arts...

A very stylish graduated trio of gourd shaped studio pottery vases decorated in turquoise glazes and probably dating from the latter 20th century. The stoneware vases are finely hand...

A wonderfully crafted and beautifully glazed (in Fall greens and browns) large bowl by renowned American potter Laura Andreson. Gorgeous in its Mid-Century Modern design and shifting colors. Signed on the base by Andreson. A quite special and rare work. Certainly, one of the best pieces of Andreson's work we have had the pleasure to come across. Highly collectible. Would be a great addition to any midcentury ceramics collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. 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...

A big wall decoration ceramic plate by Roger Collet. Green and blue, white glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base "Collet".

Ceramic Mask by Jaque Sagan, Vallauris, France, 1960s Jean-Louis Dupuy a.k.a. Jaque Sagan was active in Vallauris from 1952 until his death in 1969. The pedestal is recent and cust...

Another sublime work by famed pottery masters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped, eggshell thin-walled bowl was hand thrown and formed by Gertrud and glazed by Otto with a beautiful pearl green/blue glaze. The bowl radiates in the light. This work is sure to give aesthetic pleasure for years to come and would be an amazing addition to any Natzler or modern ceramic collection...

Mata Ortiz polychrome pottery vessel Rito Talvera Quezada 1989 Hand-coiled low fire clay Pueblo Quezada, Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Stoneware oatmeal glazed bowl with small crater and speckled inclusions with a wavy rim with a fine manganese glazed edge by Lucie Rie (Austrian/British, 1902-1995) dating from aroun...

Old - set of 5 Japanese Teacups with hand-painted paintings, signed at the bottoms. Original box included In good original new condition and just foun...

A stylish studio pottery tray or shallow dish decorated in bright orange glazes by Eric Leaper, Newlyn and dating from around 1960. The pottery tray is of ...

Ceramic Mask, anonymous, France, 1960s Custom made pedestal.

Alexandre Foucher Circa 1940 Large colored stoneware ceramic pitcher by Alexandre Foucher Realised in la Borne XXth century art deco pitcher Original perfect conditio...