Ceramic / Glass / Enamel / Stone
Large Stoneware Table Lamp by Martz for Marshall Studios
$1,700.00Tall ceramic table lamp (model #191) designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in the 1960s. Brush decorated with a high-gloss glaze in light beige and dusty pink. Vivid grain and rich color to both walnut finial and stem. Impressive size and lovely color combination. Retains ‘Marshall Studios’ label to the underside and incised ‘Martz’ signature to base.
Height to top of walnut stem: 27.5″
Height to top of socket: 30.5″
Height to top of finial: 44.25″
Diameter: 8.75″
Shade is not included.
Large Stoneware Table Lamp by Martz for Marshall Studios
$1,700.00Tall ceramic table lamp (model #191) designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in the 1960s. Brush decorated with a high-gloss glaze in light beige and dusty pink. Vivid grain and rich color to both walnut finial and stem. Impressive size and lovely color combination. Retains ‘Marshall Studios’ label to the underside and incised ‘Martz’ signature to base.
Height to top of walnut stem: 27.5″
Height to top of socket: 30.5″
Height to top of finial: 44.25″
Diameter: 8.75″
Shade is not included.
Large Studio Stoneware Planter by David Lane
$800.00Large, decorative stoneware planter or vase by English ceramicist, David Lane of Abington Pottery. This studio piece, made in 1959, pre-dates Abington and is large in scale (9″ in diameter x 8.25″ in height). Heavily textured and rich with subtle hints of color against a gray, matte background (red, orange, black, and blue are incorporated but not overused).
Excellent, vintage condition. Initialed and dated on verso.
Large Vintage Architectural Ceramic Oceanic Planter Vase by Deanna Nichols
$1,400.00Large studio ceramic planter by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
This studio piece dates to the early 1990s, based on the signature “D. Nichols,” which she used during that era and features a design reminiscent of the linear pattern and shape of certain sea shells. The rim decorated with incised sinuous lines protrudes out slightly from the vessel. The beige tones over sky blue base glaze give the piece a gentle, organic quality.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008
H: 10.88″ x Diameter: 13.75″
Large Vintage Architectural Incised Ceramic Planter Vase by Deanna Nichols
$1,200.00Large studio ceramic planter by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA form Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
This piece dates to the early 1990s, based on the signature “Deanna Nichols,” which she used during that era and features a design reminiscent of ocean waves with its undulating curved linear pattern to the rim which protrudes out slightly from the vessel. The beige tones over sky blue base glaze give the piece a gentle, organic quality.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008
H: 10.5″ x Diameter: 13.5″
Large Vintage Architectural Studio Pottery Botanical Planter by Deanna Nichols
$1,400.00Impressive, large studio ceramic planter by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
Circa 1979 studio piece featuring an autumn palette of oranges, reds, and browns, utilizing non-traditional pottery making techniques – cutting stencils and spraying negative and positive spaces with oxides on top of glazes to create botanical motifs.
Incised “Nichols” signature present to the reverse.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008
H: 11.25″ x Diameter: 14.25″
Large Vintage Glass Amberina Vase with Stopper by John Nickerson for Blenko
$675.00Large blown glass amberina/tangerine lidded jar designed by John Nickerson for Blenko (model number 7328).
This model first appeared in the 1973 Blenko catalog and remained in production for only two years. Scarcely seen example including the original bubble stopper in uncommon tangerine.
Excellent, vintage condition with a slightly rough edge to the underside of the stopper (likely factory).
H: 12.75″ (with stopper) / 9.5″ (without)
Diameter: 9.88″
Large Vintage Glazed Cobalt Blue Fish Tray by Bennington Potters
$200.00Vintage cobalt glazed studio pottery divided fish platter/tray made in the 1970s by Bennington Potters of Vermont (model #1807).
Divided into three sections with incised floral decorations.
Very good, vintage condition with no flaws to note.
H: 2″ L: 18.13″ x D: 8″
Large Vintage Matte Teal and Green Glazed Ceramic Planter Vase by Deanna Nichols
$950.00Large studio ceramic planter by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
This piece dates to the early 1990s, based on the signature “D. Nichols,” which she used during that era and features a design reminiscent of the linear pattern and shape of certain sea shells. The rim decorated with incised sinuous lines protrudes out slightly from the vessel. Additionally, the matte green/aqua/teal palette gives the piece an oceanic quality.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008.
H: 9.5″ x Diameter: 12.75″
Reference Number: MDN40
Large Vintage Red, Ochre and Slate Incised Ceramic Planter by Deanna Nichols
$1,600.00Large studio ceramic planter by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
Circa 1979 studio piece featuring a design reminiscent of the linear pattern and shape of certain sea shells. The rim decorated with incised sinuous lines protrudes out slightly from the vessel. Attractive deep crimson glaze with ochre and slate rim in both matte and contrasting metallic glazes.
Incised “Deanna Nichols” signature present to the reverse.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008.
H: 10.13″ x Diameter: 13.5″
Large Vintage Studio Pottery Ombré Planter and Draining Saucer by Deanna Nichols
$1,600.00Large studio ceramic planter with drip glaze draining dish/saucer by Deanna Nichols by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
These two studio pieces date to the early 1990s, based on the signature “D. Nichols,” which she used during that era and features an thoughtful interplay of glazes and methods. The color layering of the planter produces attractive pops of purples, pinks, greens, and red-oranges, and the hand applied design, which utilizes various techniques, creates an appealing contrast of textures.
The drainage bowl features a matte maroon base with a splatter/drip glaze rim pattern and chartreuse interior with rust red/brown mottled design.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008
Planter alone: H: 10.75” x Diameter: 12.75″
Bowl: H: 2.5” x Diameter: 10.25″
Together: H: 12” x Diameter: 12.75″
Large-Scale Italian Terracotta Charger
$500.00Large-scale terracotta charger (circa 1940s, Italy) with bright blue, teal, and yellow geometric patterns with ornamental floral decoration in the center. There is some edge loss, but what appears to be more significant losses are original to the piece. The edge / surface spots that remain unpainted but ‘raised,’ indicate that the charger was kiln-fired with these imperfections (these particular unpainted ‘spots’ are actually raised surfaces, implying additions, not chips).
Monumental piece that combines crudeness and simplicity of form with refined, ornate detail.
Measures: Diameter 18″ x height 4.5″.