Ceramic Folk Art

American pottery still bank in the shape of a pig, used for saving coins (usually pennies) to encourage children the importance of thrift. Pottery still banks are somewhat scarce since the typical way to remove coins was to smash the bank open, albeit, with this particular example, perhaps a knife was used for coin removal (note the wear to the coin slot---see images) or perhaps the additional wear is also from many coins having been deposited. The bank is in good all original condition , from an unknown potter (unmarked) circa 1880's, and probably a variant of #633 "Two Toned Pig" in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" written in 1984 when collecting pottery banks...

Glazed earthenware medaillon, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2025. Unique piece. H: 7.9 × 7.9 x 3.5 inches. - Born in 1975 in ...

A traditional Spanish water pitcher (botijo, pipo, or búcaro) to fill with water to keep it cool during the summer, or simply a beautiful decorative piece. From the 1920s or 30s. Mad...

Cleopatra, the most famous queen of ancient Egypt, is represented in this masterful limited edition in High Porcelain. This exclusive high porcelain piece, made in matte porcelain...

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...

A beautifully designed and gorgeously executed sculpture/footed bowl by famed Mexican-American California studio art potter Dora De Larios featuring and Pacific West Coast oceanic de...

Circa 1800 Spanish Majolica Faience centerpiece bowl or charger. This charming collectible antique painted ceramic dish is decorated with a large rear facing bull and with polychrom...

This very large hand painted porcelain figurine was made by the renowned Llladro company of Spain in circa 1985. The figurine depicts a young Inuit boy and girl affectionately embrac...

An absolutely gorgeous and wonderful Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The work features a rich, luminous dark black tenmoku like glaze with ...

Vintage - hand crafted - wheel thrown - terracotta studio pottery bowl with incised decoration to the exterior - crimped rim - brown gloss glaze - unsigned - Canada (likely) - mid 20...

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 wonderfully crafted, hand painted Native American Navajo pottery black and white vase featuring images of the sun and various geometrical designs. Signed ("S. Begay") and dated ...

Glazed ceramic vase by Jean Maubrou. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1940. H : 13.8 x 7.9 inches. - A student of LACHENAL, Jean MAUBROU settled in Saint-Amand around 1923 at...

Pierre Digan. Pair of stoneware ceramic pitchers. Original perfect condition. Black and brown stoneware ceramic colors. Realised in la Borne circa 1970. Measures: Num...

Glazed ceramic vase by Jean Maubrou. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1940. H : 13.9 x 10.2 inches. - A student of LACHENAL, Jean MAUBROU settled in Saint-Amand around 1923 a...

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...

Eye catching pair of vintage Moroccan teapots handcrafted with an alluring blue glaze over terra cotta pots elaborately decorated with jewelry like hammered metal and stone handles. ...

Ramos Rejano Seville Azulejo Tile with Unicorn and Centaur Archer, Hispano-Moresque, Early 20th Century A rare and highly decorative antique Spanish azulejo tile produced by the este...

This is an 18th Century Delft tile mounted in a brass surround with little bun feet, to be used as a stand. The tile is 18th Century Dutch Delft , Circa 1760 , made of earthenware a...

Red glazed ceramic vase by Jean Maubrou. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1940-1950. Perfect original conditions. H : 9.2 x 7.9 x 7.1 inches. - A student of LACHENAL, Jean MA...

A spectacular, rare and quite engaging early Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The fired bowl features a vibrant, shifting, thick, c...

Early 20th century antique hand painted Mexican homemade wooden folk art shrine / religious alter nicho box with Christ, Saint Anthony and Saint Francis. Rose painted interior wallpa...

Whimsical and highly collectible pair of signed Poupéé Millet figural art dolls dating from 2006 and 2007, each featuring hand-painted ceramic heads and limbs with soft sculptural te...

Set of Four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame. Wonderful piece to display.

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Rimini Blu, Italy, 1970s Gorgeous female Buddha made of shiny glazed ceramic pottery in a vibrant Rimini blue color. According to one legend, ...

A masterful work by famed potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped footed bowl was wheel thrown and formed by Gertrud and glazed by...

This elegant pair of oval decorative plaques represents the refined artistry of late 19th-century French porcelain production. Made in Limoges and bearing the mark of Tharaud – Limog...

Fantastic sculptural clay mask wall art made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a short rope which ties off on the face of the mask. Hangs from a single screw making ins...

Red glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos. 18.1 x 14.2 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. 1988. Unique piece. This work is reproduced in the monograp...

Set of two vintage Chinese porcelain servant sculptures, hand-painted with vibrant colors and intricate detailing, perfect for any collection. We ...

A pair of fabulous Mid-Century Modern green and yellow lava-glazed ribbed ceramic table lamps. Quite fantastic, beautifully colored, and designed. Caught o...

Hand-thrown and hand-decorated studio pottery bowl featuring a low, rounded profile with a wide shoulder and narrow mouth. The exterior is finished in a charcoal-gray to slate ground...

Ceramic cylinder-shaped jar features Folk Art style decor with highly detailed floral motifs and garlands, repeating on both front and back sides of the jar. The lid is decorated wit...

An elegant ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.

Vintage 1940's Ceramic Arts Studio Indian Figurines Dimensions above are for Female Standing Indian. Kneeling Indian is 4.88 H. In excellent cond...

Fuente o lebrillo de cerámica vidriada o esmaltada de Fajalauza - Granada , S.XIX . Representando dos Granadas y hojas de laurel . Diámetro : 33,5 cm Alto : 9 cm Grosor : 0´9cm

This unique polychrome Native American seed pot is round in form and decorated in an array of geometric shapes with a figural design on top. The colors are de...

Art Deco pottery vase signed Charles Greber, circa 1930. 3 fantastic animals as handles.   

Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2026. Unique piece. H: 26.4 × 10 x 9.8 inches. - Born in 1975 in Manos...

Tall Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930 Primitive style with handles.

Vintage French Majolica crab tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.

A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1990-2000.

A charming bichrome ware bowl, iconic of the early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The concentric circles and simple banding of the geometric pat...

A beautiful and quite engaging sumptuously glazed closed-form sculpture with rattle by renowned Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu, famed for her use of color,...

A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). 7.1 x 6.3 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. - ...

This mid-19th century American Rockinghamware stoneware flask is a delightful nod to whimsy and practicality. Shaped like a humble potato, it’s a rare ...

Glazed ceramic vase by Georges Martin. Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. H : 11.8’ x 7.5’ x 6.3’ inches.

Beautiful folk art toy piece made by La Familia Castillo. Handmade in clay and painted with acrylic paint. Created by master artisan Soledad Martha Hernández and her son Marco Anton...

Black and blue glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos. 14.6 x 9.8 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece. - Born in Paris in 19...

This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...

Glazed earthenware ovoid medaillon, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2025. Unique piece. H: 11.4 × 7.9 x 2.7 inches. - Born in 1...

This 19th century hand decorated or painted Cowden & Wilcox jug from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in fine condition. These decorated stoneware jugs are hard to find in such fine condition.

Cool Brutalist Folk Art vase with an asymmetrical design, nice and unusual patterns and a gorgeous blue and purple drip-glazed finish. This Mid-Century Modern vase is in very good...

This vintage pink ceramic table lamp from the 1940s, featuring a charming floral shade and a dimmer, is a beautiful addition to any decor. Measuring 28.3 inches (72 cm) in height, 5....

Lebrillo de cerámica esmaltada o vidriada de Fajalauza - Granada , S.XIX . Representa restauraciones antiguas como es el lañado y algunos desperfectos visibles en fotos . Pedir fotos...

This is a wonderful piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...

This fine example of unusual spongeware is in good condition with the original metal handle. The lid is also original to the piece.

This large ceramic jar is a vintage Chinese wine vessel from the early 20th century, originally used for aging wine and spirits made from rice, bar...

A vintage Italian mid century modern ceramic table lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, imported by Rosenthal-Netter, 1960s. This unique lighter boasts tones of marigold, tangerine, an...

Swedish Folk Art Mosaic Mushroom Piggy Bank, 1970s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern piggy bank with ceramic tiles. Unique and handmade in Sweden in the 1970s. The abstract mosaic pa...