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Material: Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by John Bailey to La Borne, circa 1997
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware vase with red glaze decoration by John Bailey to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Circa 1980-1990.
Signed at the base.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Matched Pair Oversized French Ceramic Cats Sculpture with Glass Eyes
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1160 Pair oversized matched pair one cream the other light brown French ceramic cat sculptures with glass eyes
Category
1960s Vintage Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$1,200 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Yellow glazed stoneware vase by Brigitte Pénicaud, circa 2015.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yellow glazed stoneware vase by Brigitte Pénicaud.
Artist signature under the base. Circa 2015.
H : 11.8 x 8.7 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19Thc Highly Decorated Three Gal.Cowden & Wilcox Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19Thc highly blue decorated Cowden & Wilcox pottery jug is from Harrisburg,Pennsylvania and is in fine condition.The heavy blue decoration is quite unusual with a tulip va...
Category
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Small Vase, Meiji Period, 1750-1850
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an old Japanese pottery.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It was used as a fire extinguishing pot.
This piece has beautiful color and texture.
It is very rare...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Studio Pottery Red Lava Glaze Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful jewel of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist/artist Beatrice Wood featuring a rare radiant red lava glaze - one that we have not seen before (It is quite some...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Moroccan Blue Ceramic Dish Bowl Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moorish Moroccan Bleu de Fez decorative ceramic Bowl, dish.
Ceramic bowl in Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez.
Geometrical and floral Moorish ...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Bird
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Colima Pottery Bird Vessel. Chip on back of comb and wings. Colima culture dating between 300 BC and 300 CE. 4” x 3 ½” x 5”. Ex. Hank Johnson Collection. Hank Johnson was a geologist...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Clay
20th Century Ransbottom Cookie Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Robinson Ransbottom cookie jar. 2qt canister. Beautiful condition.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Terracotta Sculpture by Barbara Tribe from St Ives Cornwall UK
By Barbara Tribe
Located in London, GB
Terracotta sculpture call "TOTEM" signed and dated by Barbara Tribe, 1966.
Barbara Tribe (1913-2000) was a Australian-born sculptor who spent much of her life living and working in St Ives (Cornwall UK).
She was the first sculptor and the first woman artist to be awarded the coveted New South Wales Traveling...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Mid Century Italian Clay Mask
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful and simple sculptural clay mask made in Italy.
Hand made in a rich earth tone base peppered with color. Sure to bring life to any room.
Has a natural organic rope to be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Clay, Rope
Small Antique German Stoneware Pitcher – Achern on der Hornisgrinde - 2Y387
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A delightful antique stoneware pitcher from Germany, featuring the inscription "Achern on der Hornisgrinde." This piece embodies traditional craftsmanship and makes a wonderful decor...
Category
20th Century French Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
$151 Sale Price
44% Off
Vintage 20th Century "Campo Piano Orezza at Lava" Pitcher - 2Y486
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century pitcher, labeled "Campo Piano Orezza at Lava," is a striking example of craftsmanship. Measuring 9.4 inches (24 cm) in height, 8.3 inches (21 cm) in diamete...
Category
20th Century Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Vintage Manekineko Cat Object 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a vintage piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with pottery and it was made around 1970s in Showa era.
DImensions.
10 x 6.5 x H12.5 cm
The maneki-neko is a common Japa...
Category
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$277 Sale Price
25% Off
Large 20th-Century CNP Stoneware Salad Bowl – Vallée Grand Feu Decoration- 2Y384
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A stunning vintage stoneware salad bowl by CNP, featuring the exquisite "grand feu" decoration technique. This piece showcases the craftsmanship of the Vallée region in central Franc...
Category
20th Century French Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
$250 Sale Price / set
65% Off
Big Unicorn by Dominique Pouchain
Located in bruxelles, BE
Exceptional ceramic in the shape of a unicorn by Dominique Pouchain.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 20th Century Leaf-Shaped Dish – Vallauris Style - 2Y499
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century ceramic dish, crafted in a leaf shape and inspired by the Vallauris style, is a stunning piece of decorative art. Measuring 3.1 inches (8 cm) in height, 13 ...
Category
20th Century Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 20th-Century Spiral Blue and Green Ceramic Catchall Dish - 2Y317
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century ceramic catchall dish features an eye-catching spiral design in shades of blue and green, perfect as a decorative piece or for holding small items.
Conditi...
Category
20th Century French Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$157 Sale Price
60% Off
Mexican Burnished Clay Hand Oaxaca Sculpture Mixtec Ceramic with Red Face
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican red ceramic clay hand sculpture is a piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the reg...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Frank Matranga Mosaic Tile Cityscape Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mosaic tile art piece by California ceramicist Frank Matranga, c.1960s, USA. This piece is composed of varying shaped glazed ceramic tiles to create a mosaic cityscape. The colors ra...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Handcrafted Ceramic Pineapple
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Bring a touch of Mexican folk art into your home with this beautifully handcrafted ceramic pineapple. Made by skilled artisans in Mexico, this decora...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Vintage 20th Century Ceramic Pitcher – Elegant Design- 2Y522
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century ceramic pitcher is a charming and versatile decorative piece. Measuring 6.7 inches (17 cm) in height and 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) in diameter, it weighs approxi...
Category
20th Century Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 20th-Century Set of 12 Grès de la Vallée Stoneware Plates - 2Y369
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite set of 12 vintage stoneware plates from Grès de la Vallée, France, features a captivating Grand Feu high-temperature glaze decor, showcasing timeless craftsmanship and elegance. Each plate’s unique glazing and earthy tones make them perfect for both display and functional use, adding a touch of rustic French charm to any table setting.
Manufacturer: Grès de la Vallée
Period: 20th Century
Origin: France
Material: Stoneware with Grand Feu high-temperature glaze decor
Type: Complete Plate Set...
Category
20th Century French Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
$946 Sale Price / set
75% Off
Chinese Ming Dynasty Antique Sancai Glazed Attendants Tomb Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of large antique Chinese polychrome ceramic attendants, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Outstanding 500+ year old Sancai glazed earthenware pottery tomb figures, exceptionally executed figural form, exquisitely detailed, one holding a teapot, the other holding a charger, rising on rare sculptural plinth...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Folk Art Pottery Figural Jug / Pitcher
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1716 American Folk Art Pottery whimsical jug / pitcher
Makers mark
Category
1960s Vintage Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Quimper French Hand Painted Faience Pottery Flask
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish French faience pottery hand painted flask with a Breton figure by Quimper and dating from the latter 19th century. The small rounded flask has a ...
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Stoneware Larger Size Multi-Colored Pig Bank (Still Bank) Austria C1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
This bank was manufactured by HEPP "The Hole-Eyed Pottery Pig" company, the oldest Czechoslovakian/Austrian ceramic coin bank manufacturer, circa 1890. Their best customer was the Un...
Category
1890s Austrian Folk Art Antique Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
A Colima Shark Effigy Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
A Colima shark effigy vessel. Mexico. 1st Century BC - 2nd Century AD.
On stand : 7.5" h
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Primitive Antique Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Vintage Set of 6 Longchamps Brown Fondue Plates - 2Y477
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage set of 6 Longchamps fondue plates from the heart of France is a delightful addition to any tableware collection. Each plate measures 9.8 inch...
Category
1960s Vintage Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Native American Santa Clara Black ware Pottery Jar Ursulita Naranjo
Located in London, GB
Fine Native American Santa Clara Pottery Jar by Ursulita Naranjo
Black ware of Ovoid form with encircling Evanya design
Period 1950/60s century
Category
20th Century American Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Vintage St Clément Barbotine Compote Dish with Fruit Decor - 2Y590
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage St Clément "Barbotine" Fruit Bowl
This is a vintage fruit bowl or compote dish from St Clément, a renowned French pottery. Dating to the 20th century, the piece is made from ...
Category
20th Century French Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage 20th Century St Amand Ceramic Sauce Boat and Underplate - 2Y589
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage St Amand Ceramic Sauce Boat Set
This is a vintage ceramic sauce boat and underplate set from St Amand, France, a region known for its quality earthenware. Dating to the 20th ...
Category
20th Century French Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Barbotine Earthenware Basin & Jug Set - 2Y587
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage French "Barbotine" Floral Earthenware Set
This is a vintage basin and water jug set, made from "faïence barbotine" earthenware in Central France. The set features a charming ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
19th C Decorated Stone Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made & hand painted pottery pitcher is in fine condition. This is such a rare piece and most unusual.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 1950s West Germany Crackle-Glazed Ceramic Vase/Pitcher - 2Y358
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This impressive, large 1950s West German ceramic vase or pitcher is a striking piece of mid-century craftsmanship, showcasing a beautifully crackled glaze finish. Standing at 40 cm (...
Category
1950s French Vintage Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$436 Sale Price
70% Off
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Vessel Hen Egg Basket Decoration Flowers
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works.
Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mexican Ceramic Sculpture of Hatching Alligators Signed by Nacho Mejia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mexican Ceramic Sculpture of Hatching Alligators — Signed by Nacho Mejia, in the Style of Sergio Bustamante, 1980s
Keywords: Mexican folk art, Sergio Bustamante style, Nacho Mejia, Tonalá pottery, vintage ceramic sculpture, surrealist decor, collectible animal sculpture, handmade art, 1980s ceramics.
Bring a touch of surrealism and vibrant Mexican artistry to your collection with this whimsical 12-inch ceramic sculpture, crafted in Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico and signed by artist Nacho Mejia. Inspired by the fantastical style of Sergio Bustamante, this highly detailed piece depicts four baby alligators emerging from a cracked egg, a rare and imaginative scene rendered with playful drama.
Created in the 1980s, the sculpture is hand-sculpted and hand-painted, showcasing lifelike textures, rich green glazes, and intricate crack detailing on the eggshell that heightens its surreal, animated quality. The piece is signed on the base: "Nacho Mejia, Tonala Jal Mex", authenticating its origin and connection to the renowned Tonalá ceramics tradition.
Features:
* Vintage original, circa 1980s
* Handcrafted in Mexico
* Signed by artist: Nacho Mejia
* In the style of Sergio Bustamante
* Made of glazed, clay-based ceramic
* Surrealist folk art depiction of hatching crocodiles/alligatorsCollector Appeal:This one-of-a-kind work is ideal for collectors of Mexican folk art, Bustamante-style sculptures, or surrealist animal ceramics...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Studio Pottery, Vase
Located in London, GB
Glazed stoneware
H34 x D20 cm
Category
20th Century Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Honey Pot, 1978
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and rare/scarce early 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 beautifully decorated and glazed honey pot is signed (with Shire's customary "Made in Echo...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
Native American Black & White Cloud Pattern Mimbre Pottery Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Signed Native American Mimbre white pottery bowl with black cloud pattern on bowl interior. Painted black line rim all around top rim edge.
Hand crafted by Pablo Lopez, Central Mexic...
Category
20th Century Mexican Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Antique 20th Century Hand-Painted Beer Stein, 18.5 cm - 2Y539
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Experience the charm of this antique hand-painted beer stein, crafted in the 20th century. Standing 7.28 inches tall with a diameter of 3.54 inches (18.5 cm x 9 cm) and weighing 728 ...
Category
20th Century Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic vase by Huguette Bessonne to Vallauris, Circa...
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic vase by Huguette Bessone.
Unique piece.
Circa 1960-1970.
H : 10 x 2.4 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Nautical Jardiniere Onnaing, circa 1880
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
19th century, large Majolica Nautical jardinière signed Onnaing, the feets are dolphins and the front is decorated with boats on the sea, the handles are anchors.
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Brown and Blue Ceramic Pitcher by Jean Linard , 1975
By Jean Linard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Linard
circa 1975, signed under the base LINARD
Original blue and brown ceramic pitcher by French artist
Excellent original condition
Measures: Height 18cm, large 15...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic wall goat by Dominique Pouchain
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceramic goat to hang on the wall. Stamped Dominique Pouchain.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$775 / item
Greek Warriors Black with 24k Gold Porcelain Decorative Wall Plate, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage black porcelain decorative wall plate with 24k gold hand painted Greek warriors on horse chariot 1970's.
Hand made in Greece decorative black and gold wall plate depicting Greek Mythology.
Porcelain black glazed with 24k. gilt gold, backside indicates, "hand-made in Greece, and below that 24k Gold, and next to this is a Greek Key boxed...
Category
Late 20th Century Greek Greco Roman Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Gaudi's Floral Symphony: Modern Reproduction of Casa Vicens-Inspired
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elevate your space with a modern reproduction of Antoni Gaudi's decorative ceramic tile, inspired by the enchanting marigold and dianthus motifs from the iconic facade of Casa Vicens...
Category
2010s Spanish Jugendstil Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Early 20th Century Spongeware Sugar Shaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century spongeware sugar shaker in great condition. The replaced cork is a rubber seal and keeps bugs out.
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Collection of Seven 19th Century Flo-Blue Spinach Leaf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of seven flow blue collection in mint condition and hand-painted. This is a real find and great colors.
Mush cup and saucer measure -
Mush cup - 6 inches x 5 inches x 3.5 in...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Country Antique Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
$956 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Woodfired ceramic vase by Hervé Rousseau, 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wood fired stoneware vase by Hervé Rousseau.
Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990.
H : 11.8 x 11 x 7.9 inches.
Category
20th Century French Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pulque Canteen From Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Circa 1950´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceramic pulque / mezcal canteen from Coyotepec, Oaxaca, circa 1950´s showing agave motif design on the front side. The canteen has been hand crafted using black clay from San Bartolo...
Category
1950s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
18th Century German Westerwald Salt Glazed Stoneware with Horses Tankard
Located in Delft, NL
An 18th Century German Westerwald Salt Glazed Stoneware with Horses Tankard
A German Westerwald tankard with pewter engraved lid. The salt-glazed ...
Category
18th Century German Antique Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Late 19th-Century Set of 6 Longchamp "Bella" Ironstone Dinner Plates - 2Y378
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique set of six "Bella" dinner plates by Longchamp showcases classic 19th-century French craftsmanship in durable ironstone. These plates feature delicate motifs that have so...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ironstone
$510 Sale Price / set
75% Off
Rare Set of 12 French CNP Grès de la Vallée Dessert Bowls - 2Y366
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This rare set of 12 French CNP Grès de la Vallée dessert bowls adds a timeless, rustic elegance to any table setting. Each piece is crafted from durable stoneware and showcases the “...
Category
20th Century French Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
$1,754 Sale Price / set
75% Off
Antique 20th-Century Large Lamp Base and Lampshade with Decoration - 2Y181
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite lamp, from the mid-20th century, is a striking piece that combines a richly detailed ceramic base with a beautifully crafted lampshade. Adorned with a floral and manda...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$491 Sale Price
60% Off
Vintage Bright Red Ceramic Sculptural Studio Pottery Pedestal Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisite handcrafted ceramic pedestal bowl in a vibrant deep cherry red glaze. This piece exudes timeless elegance and artisanal craftsmanship. The wide, gently flared rim and robust pedestal base showcase a harmonious balance of form and function, making it both a striking centerpiece and a functional vessel. The glossy red glaze adds depth and warmth, reflecting light beautifully to enhance its visual appeal.
Perfect for collectors of fine ceramics or for adding a bold accent to modern, mid-century, or eclectic interiors, this bowl can serve as a standalone sculptural statement or as a vessel for decorative arrangements. Its unique design and bold color make it a versatile addition to upscale home décor. Some of our collector buyers have suggested using this to display a vintage matchbook...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage 1960s-1970s Set of 6 Gien Raclette Plates - 2Y475
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage set of 6 Gien raclette plates from the 1960s-1970s is a charming addition to any tableware collection. Each plate measures 9.4 inches (24 cm) in diameter and 0.8 inches ...
Category
1960s Vintage Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Porcelain Spice Set – Nutmeg, Paprika, Curry, Cumin, Pepper - 2Y365
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming vintage porcelain spice set brings elegance and functionality to any kitchen. With labeled containers for nutmeg, paprika, curry, cumin, and pepper, each piece is desig...
Category
20th Century French Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
$244 Sale Price / set
75% Off
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Vessel Hen Egg Basket Decoration Birds
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works.
Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Georgia Loizou, Wavy checkered cobalt bowl
By Georgia Loizou
Located in London, GB
Painted and glazed stoneware
H10 x D34 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ceramic Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
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