Earthenware Folk Art

A beautiful earthenware vessel by Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001), a renowned master potter from the Santa Clara Pueblo. Margaret Tafoya's work is revered by collectors of Native America...

Elegant surrealist sink lavabo made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico. The Spanish colonial style sink is a perfect piece to bring personality and light to bathrooms and restrooms. Its warm colors bring light to the piece, creating a cozy effect in the atmosphere where it is placed. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is the product of a delicate process of alchemy that translates into fine enamels. In Puebla, Mexico few people still produce using Talavera with the ancestral techniques.One of those few is Cesar Torres, Don Cesar...

Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2026. Unique piece. H: 24.2 × 8.3 inches. - Born in 1975 in Manosque, ...

Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2026. Unique piece. H: 26.4 × 16.5 x 16.1 inches. - Born in 1975 in Ma...

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...

ELÍAS is an Antique Mexican clay decorative vase with a beautiful details and special folk decoration of flowers, nature and geometric motifs handpainted in the Otomí style, represen...

A Palissy-style majolica vase attributed to Manuel Mafra, featuring a baluster-form body richly decorated with applied naturalistic elements. The vase is embellished with modeled fis...

This beautiful earthenware jug originates from Germany and dates from the late 19th century. What makes this piece special is that, in the 1950s, it was decorated with a colorful mos...

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...

A striking, large ceramic wall plate or centrepiece, handcrafted in Italy in 1970 by Giacomini Orvieto, renowned for their exceptional Italia...

Elegant white and blue sink lavabo made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is the product of a delicate process of alchemy that translates into fine enamels. In Puebla, Mexico few people still produce using Talavera with the ancestral techniques. One of those few is Cesar Torres, Don Cesar...

Made of earthenware, this set of tiles (5) depicts a beautiful but mysterious winged creature. Chimera, like and placed on a pedestal, this creature sh...

**18th century Nevers faience holy water font M3612** This holy water font features Christ in relief at the center along with the “IHS” monogram. It is in good overall condition. O...

Elegant white and blue jar made with the authentic Talavera technique. Master artisan, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is the product of a delicate process of alchemy that translates into fine enamels. In Puebla, Mexico few people still produce using Talavera with the ancestral techniques. One of those few is Cesar Torres, Don Cesar...

Ancient Attic Black-Figure Volute-Krater Fragment with chariots. Possibly from the Leagros Group Accompanied with custom made bronze stand. Fragment measuring 12cm x 5cm (35cm tal...

Elegant white and blue plate made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is the product of a delicate process of alchemy that translates into fine enamels. In Puebla, Mexico few people still produce using Talavera with the ancestral techniques. One of those few is Cesar Torres, Don Cesar learned his art in the workshop of the Uriarte family, an excellent workshop where his grandfather worked. In his creations he uses the black and white mud that is obtained from the nearby hills of Loreto and Guadalupe, and colors of mineral origin that he creates in his workshop with recipes from his grandfather. All the pieces are modeled in a traditional way and go through a production process that usually takes from one to two months, between drying, burning, and painting. Being surrounded by a living tradition, Cesar Torres Jr., learned from his father since childhood. Architect by profession, Cesar Jr. has come to revolutionize and modernize with new designs and ideas of the current world, nevertheless always respecting the tradition of the processes and materials that make Talavera a Creole art...

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...

A striking and poetic pair of Berber terracotta figures from North Africa, dating to the mid-20th century. Hand-shaped and decorated using traditional techniques, these figures embod...

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...

A rare and likely early work featuring a blue or green with gold flecks crackle glaze by influential Mid-Century Modern ceramist Glen Lukens whose work has become very collectible and relatively scarce and difficult to find. The work is signed by Lukens on the underside. Lukens was the founder of the University of Southern California...

Elegant white and blue vase made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is the product of a delicate process of alchemy that translates into fine enamels. In Puebla, Mexico few people still produce using Talavera with the ancestral techniques. One of those few is Cesar Torres, Don Cesar learned his art in the workshop of the Uriarte family, an excellent workshop where his grandfather worked. In his creations he uses the black and white mud that is obtained from the nearby hills of Loreto and Guadalupe, and colors of mineral origin that he creates in his workshop with recipes from his grandfather. All the pieces are modeled in a traditional way and go through a production process that usually takes from one to two months, between drying, burning, and painting. Being surrounded by a living tradition, Cesar Torres Jr., learned from his father since childhood. Architect by profession, Cesar Jr. has come to revolutionize and modernize with new designs and ideas of the current world, nevertheless always respecting the tradition of the processes and materials that make Talavera a Creole art...

MARCOS is an Antique Mexican clay decorative vase with a beautiful details and special folk decoration of flowers, nature and geometric motifs handpainted in the Otomí style, represe...

BERE is an Antique Mexican clay decorative pot with a beautiful details and special decoration of nature handpainted and represented by mexican artisans. According to the information...

BERENICE is an Antique Mexican clay decorative pot with a beautiful details and special decoration of nature handpainted and represented by mexican artisans. According to the informa...

This charming regional earthenware colander is a characterful piece of French folk pottery from the southern potting regions, dating to circa 1860-1880. Hand-thrown from local clay, ...

A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted, gorgeously radiant turquoise luster glaze. A beautiful design with a delicate long neck rising from a circular base. Classic and timeless. Signed by Beatrice in her customary "Beato" on the underside of the base (with noted inventory number). Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of her work or a fabulous stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. One of the best Beatrice Wood's luster glaze vases we have come across in quite a while. Know famously in the art world as "The Mama of Dada", Wood lived a long (1893-1998) and very fruitful, creative life and is considered by many experts and collectors alike to have been a centerpiece in the modern ceramic art movement of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. At one point in her career, Wood studied with master potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler and later become famed in her own right for her distinct luster-glazing techniques. In 1994, the Smithsonian Institution named Wood an "Esteemed American Artist". Her other awards include: 1994 Governor’s Awards for the Arts (California) 1993 Recognition as A Role Model by Women in Film 1992 Gold Medal for Highest Achievement in Craftsmanship, American Craft Council 1988 Distinguished Service Award, Arizona State University 1987 Fellow of American Craft Council Women’s Art Caucus, National Award (NCECA Award) 1986 Women’s Building Award 1984 Living Treasure of California 1983 Symposium Award of the Institute for Ceramic History 1961 Goodwill Ambassador from USA...

ÁLVARO is an Antique Mexican clay decorative vase with a beautiful details and special folk decoration handpainted and represented by mexican artisans excellently well preserved. Mad...

Circular pierced apertures around the lower chamber distinguish this Pre-Columbian tripod vessel, which stands on three pointed earthenware feet beneath a bulbous midsection and a ta...

A wonderfully crafted and beautifully glazed bowl by renowned American California master potter Laura Andreson. This bowl features a deep, mesmerizing, rich purple/blue glaze. Gorgeo...

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...

Pre-Columbian Seated Female Figure, Ceramic, Jalisco, West Mexico A seated female figure with a curious expression holding a bowl and an implement. The label taped to the bottom rea...

A wonderfully made and colored heavy bowl by Mexican born ceramic master Raul Coronel who played an important role in the American (he became a naturalized ...

Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2026. Unique piece. H: 26.8 × 8.7 x 7.9 inches. - Born in 1975 in Mano...

Glazed earthenware pot, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2026. Unique piece. H: 12.8 x 24.4 x 22.4 inches. - Born in 1975 in Man...

A beautiful and somewhat rare San Ildefonso Pueblo (Santa Fe, New Mexico) blackware (black on black ware) pottery bowl/vase by Juanita Montoya Pena (1900-1987), wife of potter Tony P...

A very rare early work featuring a dark chocolate brown glaze by master Mid-Century Modern ceramist/potter Glen Lukens whose work has become quite collectible and relatively scarce and difficult to find. The work is signed and dated (1924) by Lukens on the underside (we have only seen one other piece dated this early and that piece is in the Forrest Merrill Collection). Lukens was the founder of the University of Southern California (USC) Architectural School’s Ceramics Department where he helped establish and promote clay pottery as a universally acceptable art form. The current popularity of Studio Pottery and ceramics is widely accepted to have started with Lukens who is oft credited with being one of the first artists to raise the stature of Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery within the art world. Lukens is famed for his experiments with various glazes and glazing techniques. His influence and glazes can be clearly seen in the works of Otto and Gertrud Natzler, Beatrice Wood, James Lovera, etc. He was also known for combining bright, colorful textile glazes (using natural, organic materials and elements he found in the Mojave Desert, Palm Springs, and Death Valley to make what he referred to as "California Colors") with the rough and raw clay surfaces of his often rudimentary forms and vessels. Lukens currently has an award in his name (Glen Lukens Award) at the University of Southern California's School of fine Arts. A very rare, unique, and truly special work This piece would be a tremendous stand-out addition to any collectors of Lukens' work or Mid-Century Modern ceramics collection or eye-catching accent piece in about any setting, modern or otherwise. A must-have. Lukens work can be found in various museum collections including: Arizona State University Art Museum, Tempe, Arizona Huntington Library...

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 ...

An exquisite 19th century Art Nouveau majolica mirror and basin set, made in France. This beautifully detailed piece features a sculpted lady's head emerging from a rich colored majo...

Pair of glazed ceramic shelves with faces Pesaro 1940.

This antique 20th-century faience vase, marked "Helios Lyon," features an elegant emailed and crackled finish. It is in good condition with some wear on the underside and a slightly ...

Seated couple, Jalisco, West Coast Mexico A domestic couple, with the man sitting cross-legged, holding a bowl that may have had a stick placed in the opening at the top, which appe...

A wonderfully designed work by famed American California Studio master ceramist Beatrice Wood featuring a gorgeous, dark, iridescent metallic volcanic lava crater luster (lustre) gla...

A fine antique pearlware figurine. Depicting Andromache embracing (and weeping over) Hector's urn that is supported by a plinth. Decorated in polychrome. Simply a wonderful ear...

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...

A blue faience amulet depicting the god Ptah-Patek. Ptah-Patek is represented as a nude bow-legged dwarf with a pronounced pot belly and an overly large, bald head. The fleshy arms a...

Another wonderfully glazed and delicately designed work by famed pottery masters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped, eggshell thin-wa...

French red Majolica creamer pitcher Onnaing, circa 1920.   

This exquisite 19th-century Italian ceramic perfume burner is a remarkable piece that embodies elegance and intricate craftsmanship. Standing over 30 cm tall, this antique is fashioned from glazed ceramic with delicate, openwork detailing that enhances its beauty and function. The bowl-shaped body features finely carved latticework, allowing the fragrance to disperse gracefully through the ornate pattern. Two elegantly curved handles extend from either side, adding to its classical allure. Atop the lid sits a charming cherub, sculpted with meticulous attention to detail, capturing the romantic aesthetic of the period. This piece would have been used to burn incense or potpourri, filling a room with delightful scents while also serving as a striking decorative element. The soft ivory glaze adds a refined finish, making it a versatile addition to both traditional and modern interiors. Perfect for collectors or anyone with a passion for antique Italian décor...

Whieldon-Type Tortoiseshell Creamware Model of a Cow Circa 1765–1775 This press-moulded creamware model of a cow stands four-square on a flat, lobed slab base, her head slightly tur...

Pedestal Jars Korea, Silla period (57 BCE – 935 CE). Set of 2 Varied forms. “Kobae”-type jars with tall, flared pedestal bases and openwork decoration. Grey stoneware with traces of...

A wonderfully crafted and complexly glazed vase by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted, often experimental, gorgeous luster (lustre) glaze...

Famed California Mid-Century Modern artist Beatrice Wood signed bowl featuring a unique pink lava glaze and piercing blue crackle glass in the cente...

A wonderfully designed plate/low bowl by renowned American California Studio master ceramist Beatrice Wood featuring a gorgeous, luminous lightly speckled sumptuous pink glaze with s...

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...

An extremely rare and wonderfully hand-painted monumentally large charger featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth - a quite unique and bold work by famed American/ California studio ...

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 ...

DORINDA is an Antique decorative urn-type clay vase. Made by expert artisans in San Luis Potosí, Mexico and rescued from a Ranch on the outskirts of Guadalajara by Raíz Mx. According...

A wonderfully designed work by famed American California Studio master ceramist Beatrice Wood featuring a gorgeous, dark, iridescent metallic volcanic lava crater muted glaze. A cla...

French Faience Heart Secouette Flask / Hand Warmer HB Quimper, Circa 1900. Douardenez.     

A beautiful Japanese yunomi teacup featuring a subtle blue-green crackle glaze. The work radiates in the light. This little gem (along with others we will be listing) 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. Appears to be signed by the maker/artist on the base. Would be a great addition to any Asian or Japanese pottery/ceramics collection...