Ceramic / Glass / Enamel / Stone
“Femina el Fera” Figural Studio Stoneware Vase / Candleholder Signed Polk
$900.00Bulbous-form figural ceramic vase / candleholder. Marvelous textural elements: an unglazed slab with a hole for a candle or flowers was applied to an orb-shaped base with a woman’s face on the front and a beastly figure on the back (hence, the incised script on the front ‘Femina el Fera,” translating from Catalan to mean “Female Beast”). Intriguing piece, with nice patina / wear from age (namely craze lines, as shown).
Incised “Polk” signature present to the underside.
Height: 6.5″
Width: 6.25″
Depth: 5.25″
Internal Note – P12
1940s Arts and Crafts Enamel on Copper Dish by Serge Nekrasoff
$150.00Russian-born artist, Serge Nekrassoff (1895-1995), relocated to Darien, CT in the 1930s where he primarily made enamel works using pewter. By the ’40s, with pewter in short-supply, he turned to copper for a base for his enamel art. This decorative bowl (circa late 1940s) features Nekrassoff’s signature solid color (green, in this example) with a white center and splatter pattern throughout. The decorative, beaded copper rim adds a nice contrast to the relatively simple design of the enamel pattern itself.
Inscribed ‘Nekrassoff’ signature present to the underside.
7ʺW × 7ʺD × 1.25ʺH
1940s Elizabeth Bensley Enamel and Zebrawood Decorative Box
$450.00This is a nice example of artist, Elizabeth Bensley’s enamel work from the late 1940s contrasting a primitive, crudely assembled box with refined, expert enamel decoration. Note that the box top does not stay open at an angle as the hinges may suggest; the heft of the top pulls the box over without weight of items within to counterbalance the lid. The enamel is in excellent, vintage condition, with no chips or crazing. The vibrant colors of the enamel, along with the unique texture of the wood itself combine to make this piece an exceptional decorative object that is additionally a practical storage compartment for jewelry / smaller items. There is a removable interior ‘shelf’ if open storage is preferred.
H: 4.25″ x W 15.75″ x D: 4″
1940s Enamel and Wooden Box by Elizabeth Bensley
$500.00This is a nice example of artist, Elizabeth Bensley’s enamel work from the late 1940s displayed beautifully on a wooden box. Note that the box top does not stay open at an angle as the hinges may suggest; it folds over and lays flat on a surface, as one of the images indicates.
The enamel is in nice, vintage condition, with crazing from age to the left burgundy panel. The vibrant colors of the enamel, along with the details of the wood itself including thin-blade box joints, combine to make this piece an exceptional decorative object that is additionally a practical storage compartment for jewelry / smaller items.
H: 3.75″ x W: 16″ x D: 5.75″
1950s Hedi Schoop Ceramic ‘Four Seasons’ Planter
$395.00This ceramic planter / vase was designed in the 1950s by iconic California ceramicist, Hedi Schoop. The depiction of the tree on each side varies as it represents the four seasons. (The tree goes from full bloom to bare from side to side.) It is in excellent vintage condition, with a small chip to one of the sides (the chip almost looks as though it occurred during manufacturing, as it is also black and hard to detect).
H: 10.5″ x W: 7.5″ x D: 7.5″
1968 Porcelain Collector’s Plate With Hand-Painted Calendar / Decoration
$60.00Vintage porcelain collector’s plate representing the year 1968. Features hand-painted central sun decoration with monthly calendar and floral border. Reminiscent of similar designs by Piero Fornasetti, but unsigned.
Pen is used to illustrate scale: H: 1″ x Diameter: 10.75″
Does not include easel.
1970s American Modern Ceramic ‘Fish’ Pitcher
$125.00This elaborately detailed ‘fish’ pitcher was designed in 1976 by the ceramicist ‘Rush.’ Artist signed and dated on the reverse.
H: 10″ x W: 7.5″ x D: 8″
1970s Concentric Circle Stoneware Charger in Blue and Brown
$450.00Attractive stoneware charger / decorative plate in blue and brown with concentric circles pattern (inner circle is only a partial outline by design). Additionally, the mottled edge and decorative handle add interesting textural elements to the piece.
Unsigned, but similar in composition to works by the ceramicist, Polk, of whom we have multiple signed pieces listed.
Height: 2 in.
Width: 10.75 in.
Depth: 10.5 in.
1970s Heavily Textured Stoneware Vase Signed Pollack
$450.00Striking and unique stoneware vase made in 1976 by ceramicist, Pollack. Interesting incorporation of textures and patterns – a matte-beige mottled surface with a slight metallic sheen and applied metallic fragments. Signed “Pollack ’76.”
Height: 15.25 in.
Width: 7 in.
Depth: 4.5
1970s Textured Stoneware Vase Signed
$400.00Stoneware vase with densely textured, abstract pattern in brown with a lightly mottled beige base, circa 1970s.
Measures: H 7.25″ x D 5.75″
Incised signature present AP C8.
1973 Pollack Stoneware Slab / Decorative Plate
$350.00Stoneware slab / decorative plate with of an attractive palette of earth tones with pops of pink for contrast and a mottled decorative border. Signed “Pollack ’73.”.
Height: 1.5 in. x Width: 8.25 in. x Depth: 8.13 in.
1973 Studio Ceramic Ochre Jug with Stopper Signed Pollack
$450.00Ceramic jug with ceramic stopper in a deep ochre / dijon palette with incised decoration.
Signed “Pollack ’73.”
Measures: H 9″ (without stopper) / 9.75″ (with stopper)
D 2.25″
L 5.25″.