Ceramic Folk Art

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...

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...

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

A fantastic, freeform, large, heavy plate/ charger by American master potter Peter Voulkos who is known for his abstract expressionist ceramic pottery pieces and sculptures. Very unique and scarce work with rare use of color. Very hard to come by. One of our personal favorites along with the Chawan tea bowl. Signed on base and dated (1961) by Voulkos. This was made during one of his most magical and experimental phases. From of Private Collection, New York. Voulkos is widely considered to be the most important and impactful ceramist of the modern era. He won the Rodin Museum Prize at the first Paris Biennale in 1959 and was the winner of a Guggenheim fellowship in 1984. Voulkos received the College Art Association’s Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1997. He was made an honorary member of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters in 2001. He also received six honorary doctorate degrees as well as three National Endowment for the Arts awards. His work can be found in many prominent collections and museums including: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Nagoya, Japan Albany Mall, Albany, New York American Museum of Ceramic Art...

Mid-Century Modern Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Piggy Penny Bank Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. This piece has an attributio...

This gigantic yellow ware seaweed mocha mixing bowl is in fine condition. It has amazing light blue sea weed decoration. Fantastic large bowl!!

Urban Minerva designed by Elena Salmistraro for Bosa is a sculpture made of ceramic, with handmade multicolored decorations. The sculpture was born from a collaboration between Bosa ...

A unique and rare piece by influential Mid-Century Modern ceramist Glen Lukens whose work has become very collectible and relatively scarce and difficult to find. Lukens was the founder of the University of Southern California...

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

Mexican folk art terra cotta charger or plate - large size - hand made and featuring hand painted flowers and elaborate border with swirls (all cold painted) - unsigned - Mexico - ci...

French handmade ceramic vase with ceramic glaze colors, circa 1980. Perfect condition. Signed under the base. Dimensions: 23 x 19 x 19cm.

Glazed ceramic pitcher by Michel Lanos. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. H : 6.7 x 7.1 x 4.7 inches. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel Lanos discovered ceramics in Bi...

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 ...

A beautiful and quite engaging wonderfully 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, vibrant, and colorful glazes (with earth tones of greens, burnt yellows, browns, etc... ). The sculpture/vessel radiates in the light. 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...

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...

Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moorish Granada style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of art writing looks calligraphic i...

Fuente o lebrillo de cerámica vidriada o esmaltada de Fajalauza Granada , S.XIX Representando un girasol y dos flor de lis. Diámetro : 33 Alto : 9 cm Grosor : 0,8 cm

Dolores Porras Enríquez is widely known throughout Mexico and the world for being the creator of a technique rooted in the land of Oaxaca: pottery in natural color, glazed and decora...

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....

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...

A fine antique English Staffordshire pottery figurine. Depicting a seated Spaniel. With confetti fur and painted black highlights. Simply a wonderful Staffordshire dog figurine...

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...

An amazing and unique piece by renowned American pottery and ceramic master Paul Soldner who in the 1950s was Peter Voulkos' first student and who later became famed for developing the technique now known as "American Raku...

A striking abstract modelled terracotta figural torso the expressive visage gesticulating with open singing mouth and beard and ridged coiffure carrying a object on his back, in heavy solid terracotta with red pigment A splendid and rare example of ancient abstract art. Size: H 8.5 " W 5 W 2.5 . 22x12 x6cm on included high quality custom metal stand. overall height including stand 13.5 " , 35 cm West Africa, Ghana, Koma Land culture, 13th to 16th century CE Ex Anthony Powell...

A delightful pair of 1928 campaign pitchers made for the Hoover–Smith presidential contest. Each pitcher is molded as a caricatured portrait: Herbert Hoover is rendered with a dramat...

An absolutely stunning California design stoneware weed pot / vase by noted San Diego, CA potter Wayne Chapman, circa 1970. The pot is in very good vinta...

An exquisite, beautifully crafted, and wonderfully designed Yunomi teacup by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring his wax-resistant technique and highly coveted rich Kaki glaze over Mashiko...

Italian Large Majolica Terracotta Sculpture with Lustre by Adolfo Merlone, 1950s Majolica terracotta sculpture decorated with lustre glazes in shades of red, blue and yellow depicti...

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...

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

This is a set of 5 vintage kitchen canisters. An English, ceramic cooking ingredient jar, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Char...

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...

This charming vintage ceramic pitcher, perfect for bar, restaurant, or bistro settings, features a 1/4-liter capacity and a classic design that complements a variety of decor styles....

A charming fragment from a Greek vase attributed to a follower of one of the most prolific pottery painters of the 5th century BC, the Douris painter. It depicts a man, in profile, w...

A wonderfully vibrant and charming piece of European decorative art, this Vintage Portuguese Decorative Plate is hand-painted with a lively floral and animal motif. Originating from ...

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...

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...

Mudhead and Kacharis by Lomayo Kanaya Hopi, second prize, Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial 2005. Three Kacharis in balloon basket with mudhead ballo...

Art Deco pottery vase possibly Delaherche circa 1930.   

A captivating Song Dynasty style ceramic pillow, inspired by the renowned Ding kiln. This kiln is celebrated for its exquisite milky white or beige glaz...

This highly decorated stoneware crock is in fine condition and has double handles. This is decorated all the way around. It was found in Penn...

A one-of-a-kind hand-made ceramic trinket dish by Native American artist Clyde L. Otipoby. At first glance, this piece reminded us of an oyster. I...

Ceramic trapezoid-shaped pair of mugs or cups features Folk Art style decor with charming bird on branches motifs on front side and abstract branches with leaves motifs on the back s...

Pre-Columbian central Mexico pottey man. Probably Tlatilco. Seated man figure vessel. 4” x 3” x 4 ¼”. 100 BCE - 250 CE. Ex. Hank Johnson Collection. Hank Johnson was a geologist, and...

This vintage 20th-century ceramic pitcher with a floral design is a graceful and versatile decorative piece. Measuring 7.3 inches (18.5 cm) in height and 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) in diam...

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...

Fuente o lebrillo de cerámica vidriada o esmaltada de Fajalauza - Granada , S.XIX . Representando dibujo geométrico . Diámetro : 24,8 cm Alto : 7 cm Grosor : 0´8cm Pequeño desconch...

A beautiful ceramic nemadji vase. Marbled in unglazed turquoise, brown, and orange, this will be a beautiful piece to add to a current collection. Dim...

This demilune flower pot or bough pot for forcing springtime bulbs, is adorned with three landscape panels. Each panel, painted in pink lustre, depicts the same cottage in a pastoral setting from three different vantage points. Moulded into the top and bottom rims are acanthus leaves. Pieces in this shape, color and style have been attributed to the Hackwood company, and usually pieces like these, are not marked. William Hackwood & Son was an earthenware factory in Shelton, England, from 1818 until 1853. In addition to lustre ware...

Eight small porcelain mugs. Friars. Various measures, Italian and German. A piece has some chipping The largest piece is 19 cm tall, the smallest 6 cm.

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Plant Centaur Sculpture, Italy, 1960s Exceptionally rare and very large Mid-Century Italian design ceramic sculpture, made by Aldo Londi fo...

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...

White and brown glazed stoneware stool by Martin Goerg. Artist signature under the base. 2026. H : 21.6 x 13.8 x 13.8 inches. - Martin Goerg, born in 1962 in the Westerwald, has b...

A hand-crafted Southwestern pottery jug or round pitcher by the Ute Mountain Tribe. Signed on bottom. The base of the jug is hand-painted with a stylized geometric design in black an...

Mata Ortiz polychrome pottery vessel Pilo Mora, Master Potter (1961 - ) 1990 Hand coiled low fire clay Pueblo Quezada, Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico Measures: 7 inches Height. x...

Set of 4 Majolica Shell cups & saucers Circa 1950. All different colors inside. Saucers / 5.2 by 4.2 inches Cups / 4.5 by 3 inches.

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...

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. ...

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 7.1 x 6.3 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.

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...