Alabama - Vases and Vessels

a Chinese Republic Jade, glass, and hardstone flower bonsai tree in a celadon pot, likely from the mid-20th century. These "Ming Trees" are known for their craftsmanship and symbolism, representing harmony, peace, and prosperity. Materials: Jade, various hardstones, glass, and a celadon ceramic pot. Style: Bonsai-like arrangement with cascading branches. Flowers: Pink, white, purple, and red with yellow bead centers. Leaves: Made of jade, agate, or glass. Symbolism: Represents harmony, peace, and prosperity. Value: These trees are valued for their intricate detail and artistry. Description This exquisite oriental bonsai tree is a stunning addition to any collection. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this Chinese chrysanthemum jade glass flower tree...

A Wooden Vase with bronze base from Alabama Sawyer is elegant and refined, ready to be integrated into modern context. Glass inserts hold water to nourish and extend the life of your...

A beautiful 19th century French handblown green glass demijohn or Dame Jeanne bottle, circa 1880s, having a bulbous shape and brightly colored green glass with visible bubbles and no seams, an indication that it was hand blown rather than made with a mold. The uneven cut at the top rim was created when the glass blower cut the bottle, also an indication that it was hand blown. Originally used for storing wine and spirits, demijohns are used today as decorative accessories in the home or re-purposed into lamps. ?We have several different shapes and sizes to choose from. Please contact us for sizes and pics of other bottles. This listing is for the one bottle. The term demijohn or Dame Jeanne as it's known in France, refers to any glass vessel with a large body and small neck. Legend has it that on a stormy night...

Thomas Minton is believed to have created the famous Blue Willow Pattern and sold the original design to Thomas Turner in the 18th century. The pattern is clearly inspired by Canton Chinese Export...

Rookwood pottery was established based upon Arts and Crafts ideals positing the celebration and elevation of pottery as an art form. Both professional and amateur decorators and potters were instrumental in the success of what became an art industry and the nations first Internationally recognized art pottery. It is marked 1885, 61 and W. Rookwood's font, Form # 61 and the use of W to indicate white clay are well known to Rookwood collectors and have been identified in most publications concerning the pottery dating back to Peck's books. Sometimes we just can't figure out who decorated them. Many of the decorators were married society ladies and some used their spouse's initials or names on pots. I have been unable to identify what appears to be M AED in under-glaze initials. Nor does the pencil notation which appears M.E. Foster (or Foote) turn up in my review of the literature, including The Ladies God Bless 'em. The quality of the decoration is high and represents the interest in Japonisme and Aesthetic Movement art. The four cobalt lined vertical panels recall vertical Japanese woodblock prints and the gold tracery and rim is surprisingly present with only modest wear to the high points and minor bleed through of the under-glaze around the lip. (shown). It is important to note that unless or until the decorator is identified, it is impossible to assert that the decoration is by a Rookwood artist. Many amateur ladies and gentlemen, particularly members of the Cincinnati Pottery...

The Louisville Pottery company used a variety of stamps and sold to touristy shops with marks including Cherokee, Great Smokey Mountains, Daniel Boone, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky Hand Made and more. Most of them are small pitchers and vases in traditional forms. But, then there are occasional exceptions and over time we have all learned that major designers including Frederic Hurten Rhead (over at Selden Bybee) were working in the area. Research is ongoing to identify the examples designed and/or influenced by well known artists or simply a great relatively unknown designer or two deserving of recognition for their work. The JB Speed Art Museum cataloged a slightly smaller gloss green example Accession number 2007.10.9 with the Cherokee Pottery...

Vintage Chinese Planter with Chinese monogram at the bottom Ornately hand-painted with This stunning vintage hand painted porcelain with tapestry style design with green and gold a...

Vintage/ antique x large Oriental Champleve Cloisonne Dragons bronze vase with elephant head handles standing on a wooden base. It could be late 19th or early 20th century based on ...

This limited batch of cypress and glass vase from Alabama Sawyer, simple and elegant, makes a thoughtful gift, decorated with a single stem or a composed, multi-floral creation. The ...

Cristalleries de Vannes-le-Châtel, France gull wing abstract sculptural vase. Acid etched Art Vannes France Mark. This is a quintessential 1970's elegant design ready for your home...

Bark decorated folk pottery grouping. These are believed to be tourist ware made by an unidentified couple in the Montgomery area before and about the time of WW2. To date, their nam...

Bertil's work is often haunting, but this bottle vase is ready for display or perhaps for the most adventurous as a container for your personal witch's brew. A entire layer of end of day type scattered glass has been cameo acid cut back to reveal a frosted midnight blue glass underlayer. But, just look at these birds. Ravens, crows... certainly birds of the night. A taller neck than I have seen before and the slight slumping and bubbled inclusions reinforce the visual message that this is both art and handicraft. The fortuitous bold coloration of the birds makes the pattern boldly assert. Marked Kosta Boda Atelier 92 and B Vallien...

A monumental weed vase by studio potter Clyde Burt. This is 20" tall by 5.5" diameter and is from the 1960's series "Zig Zag Lines". A related (smaller) ex...

Art Deco Bat pattern cut crystal vase Attributed to Charles Graffart (1873-1967) Val Saint Lambert circa 1928 Charles Graffart is described in the Bri...

In 1886, John Northwood, famous glass artist of Stourbridge, UK, (later instrumental in the development of art glass in the US), invented a pull up machine allowing small metal teeth...

A rare large scale Eskimo fisherman theme mid century modern vase by noted California Artist Edmund Ronaky. Signed to the base and a quintessential West Coast work of modernism. The ...