Ceramic Folk Art

A charming, handmade blackware jug with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before the invention of the potters wh...

A charming ancient Cypriot juglet, of the beloved amphora-type, covered in a vibrant red-brown slip with bands of concentric circle decoration in black pigment. Almost iconic of Iron...

Striking ceramic owl sculpture signed by Mexican master potter Jorge Wilmot (Signed piece), a key figure in the 20th-century revival of Tonalá ceramics. This highly decorative piece ...

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...

The Classical Greek amphora with glossy black glaze and elegantly twisted handles. Depicting on one side an Athenian youth resting on a staff and wearing a himation with his right a...

Funky and very cool Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it is absolutely charming. The military hat...

This Archaic Greek terracotta bust represents a kore (maiden), likely from a representation of the goddess Persephone or a votary offering dedicated to her. It would have originally...

This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in a Ivory matte monochrome tint, rich in natural pigments and resin binders that provide intense color depth. The piec...

Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930.  

Pre Columbian  Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America  A Calima vessel featuring double spouted stirrup vessel with incised design in red clay   Calima circa 200 BC- 400 AD Col...

Pre Columbian Rare Central Mexican Terracotta Figure with Bowl A Pre-Columbian terracotta figure from the Central Highlands of Mexico, depicting a standing figure holding a large bow...

Foliage glazed stoneware sconce by Magali Wagner. Artist’s signature under the base. 2026. H : 10.6 x 14.9 x 5.1 inches. - Magali Wagner was born in 1980 in the Hautes-Alpes region...

Monumental Amazonian Shipibo-Conibo Anthropomorphic Pottery Vessel with Kené Patterning, Peru A rare and visually commanding 20th century pottery vessel from the Shipibo-Conibo cult...

A beautiful and quite engaging colorfully glazed closed-form sculpture with rattle by renowned Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu, famed for her use of color, texture, scale, multiple glazes, and various free-form shapes, including her orb-like moon pots. This high-fired porcelain piece features a vast array of shifting, whirling, vibrant, colorful glazes (with traces of reds, pinks, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, etc... ). It is a unique and one-of-a-kind work. The closed-form vessel sculpture is signed on the base with her traditional "TT" mark/ monogram. A rare and special piece. Would be a great addition to any collectors of Toshiko's work or other Mid-Century Modern...

A beautiful and quite engaging relatively large sumptuously glazed bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The high-fired stoneware bowl features a v...

This large vintage oval stoneware serving platter originates from the CNP Vallée pottery in central France, crafted in the 20th century. It features a Grand Feu glaze decoration, a h...

This vibrant vintage ceramic tile is a captivating example of mid-century decorative art, featuring a whimsical school of hand-painted fish against a rich, saturated emerald green gl...

Foliage glazed stoneware sconce by Magali Wagner. Artist’s signature under the base. 2026. H : 14.2 x 17.1 x 5.5 inches. - Magali Wagner was born in 1980 in the Hautes-Alpes region....

Ceramic wall decor plate or tray features hand-painted Folk Art style decor with charming, highly detailed motif of a bird standing next to a large flower. The motif, painted in gr...

A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod- Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece.

This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in a dark burgundy matte monochrome tint, rich in natural pigments and resin binder...

PRE COLUMBIAN ANCIENT SOUTH AMERICAN FINE NARINO CARCHI PEDESTAL BOWL CIRCA 1100-1400 COLOMBIA  ECUADOR A HAND MODELED POTTERY BOWL FROM THE CARCHI / NARINO  BORDER REGIONS OF  ECUAD...

Glazed earthenware medaillon, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2025. Unique piece. H: 12.9 × 12.9 x 2.2 inches. - Born in 1975 i...

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...

Antique Dutch Delft polychrome tiles - set of 2. These are two attractive Dutch (Netherlands), Delft ceramic wall tiles, which we date to the l...

These "spring palace paintings" (春宫畫), Chinese erotic porcelain figurine were historically given to brides and young couples, sometimes as a form of "sex education" in a culture wher...

Pre Columbian Veracruz Head A Large pre columbian pottery head of a priest or warrior with delineated teeth and large earrings, modeled in buff clay with applied bitumen decoration o...

A pyxis (pl. pyxides) is a small round box, probably used for storing trinkets, ointments or cosmetics. The lidded vase is of spherical form with a ribbed black-glazed semi-circular ...

A spherical white ceramic cachepot with cracked enamel, an anonymous work from the 20th century, distinguished by exquisite cutouts that elegan...

Large vintage Talavera hand painted studio ceramic Rooster - featuring a typical brightly colored multi pattern design - unsigned - Mexico - circa 1980's. Excellent/mint vintage con...

Fuente o lebrillo de cerámica vidriada o esmaltada de Fajalauza - Granada , S.XIX . Representando Flores . Diámetro : 28,5 cm Alto : 8 cm Grosor : 0´8cm Tiene dos pelos la cerámica...

Vintage 1986 Franklin Mint Parian Tranquil Waters Wall Art Birds by George McMonigle. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 25" H x 9.5" W x 1.5" D.

19Thc Decorated stoneware jug from Cowden & Wilcox in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania with floral design.This pottery jug is in fine condition and fantastic design.

Large Laguna Pueblo Indian Polychrome Olla, circa 1880's. Measures 12 5/8"h x 13"w. Featuring Geometric Designs on the Shoulder and Floral Designs with...

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Incensario, El Chanal, Colima, Western Mexico A large incense burner/brazier depicting the rain god Tlaloc from the El Chanal area in Colima. This would be...

This contemporary Talavera azulejo tile creates a striking geometric mosaic that can be used as a kitchen backsplash, architectural wall surface, or decorative wall installation. Whe...

This exquisite faience amulet is an Aegis featuring the head of Amun-Re. The god is seen here taking on the form of a ram, wearing a striated tripartite wig and sun disc fronted by ...

19Thc Original decorated stoneware crock with handles in fine condition.This crock was found in Pennsylvania.Wonderful blue glaze decoration.

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico A lively pre-Columbian Colima dog vessel sitting back on its haunches, with one foot slightly lifted off the ground as i...

A beautifully designed, exquisitely handmade bowl by pottery or ceramics masters husband and wife artists Vivika and Otto Heino. The two were best known for their inspired designs and distinctive glazes. This relatively hefty bowl is signed on the underside and is in excellent vintage condition with no discernible flaws. Really quite riveting and sure to Stand out in any collection or setting. Dimensions: 5.5" high, 8.5" diameter. They are winners of the following awards: Gold Medal from the sixth Biennale internationale de céramique d'art, in Vallauris, France. (1978) Silver medal from the International Ceramics Exhibitions in Ostend, Belgium (1959) Their work can be found in the following museums and collections: American Craft Museum, New York City, NY American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California Ariana Museum, Geneva, Switzerland Arizona State University Art Museum, Tempe, Arizona Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, Maryland Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames Iowa Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, New York, New York County Art Museum and Craft Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles, CA Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles, California Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, Iowa De Young Museum, San Francisco, CA Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, New York Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, Massachusetts Fred Jones, Jr. Museum of Art, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma Hartford Jewish Community Center, Hartford, Connecticut Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, California Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, California Memphis College of Art, Memphis, Tennessee Mills College Art Museum, Oakland, California Mingei Museum, San Diego Museum of Art and Design, New York, New York Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Utah State University, Logan, Utah Picasso Museum in Vallauris, France St. Paul Gallery, St. Paul, Minnesota Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, Scripps College, Claremont, California Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC Southern Highland Craft Guild, Asheville, North Carolina Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota, Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois Ventura County...

California design studio stoneware weed pot / vase, circa 1970s. The pot is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.7"D x 6.5"H. The piece is signed on the underside. #3805

Unusual, and quite amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk...

This charming vintage ceramic pitcher features a hand-painted olive and olive leaf design, evoking the rustic beauty of Mediterranean craftsmanship. With its earthy tones and elegant...

Fabulous and large Maria H. Rahmer (1911-1998) figural sculpture of a boy holding fruit circa 1930s from Hungary. Great ceramic condition with signature H. Rahmer on the side of the ...

This captivating Post Modern Art Deco sculpture, crafted in the USA during the 1980s, merges the bold geometry of Art Deco with the experimental spirit of Post Modern design. Fashion...

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

This fine double handled blue decorated stone ware crock is in good condition with minor chip on interior. There is an embossed three above the hand painted and decorated flowers on ...

Exceptional museum-quality black-on-black ceramic jar by Maria Martinez (1887–1980), San Ildefonso Pueblo, one of the most influential Native American potters of the 20th century. T...

Super cool and hard to find vintage porcelain Corona beer sign, circa 1970s. The sign is actually a former tabletop at a roadside cantina in Mexico. The di...

19Thc Original Decorated salt glaze crock from south Western Pennsylvania.This crock is in mint condition. Such a great form.

An incredible early 20th century Makenge hand-built ceramic palm wine pot with a graceful shape including a narrow neck and a wide belly. The pot is covered ...

Obliqua Green Raku Clay Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D 12 x W 28 x x H 45 cm Materials: Ceramic, Raku Clay Also available in other colors and custom sizes fr...

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...

This fine butter churn has the salt glaze and blue decoration with a number six on the face of the crock. It has the doubled handles in fine condition.

Pre-Columbian Terracotta Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico A classic shaman’s head vessel having a horn strapped onto the forehead with a slip-painted headband, coffee bean eyes, sharp...

These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...

Hand thrown and decorated pottery low bowl by Edwin and Mary Scheier. Good overall condition with no visible chips, cracks, hairlines, crazing or restorations. The bowl measures appr...

19thc Stoneware decorated crock with bird and handles.This three gallon crock is unsigned probably New York State.The condition is very good.

Rare pre Hispanic Moche culture, pre-Inca earthenware vessel. A beautiful interesting piece, created in the southern Peru region around the 100-700 AD by the Moche culture. This rare early period...

Set Of 2 Shell Door Knobs in Glazed Ceramic by Gazar Studio Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 8,5 x H 7,5 cm. Materials: Glazed ceramic. Dimensions may vary. Please contact us. Ceramic Sh...