Ceramic / Glass / Enamel / Stone
Mid Century Italian Modern San Marino Fat Lava Ceramic and Enamel Pitcher
$395.00Circa 1960s Italian ceramic pitcher produced in San Marino (a small, independent republic within Italy) by Ceramica Titano (1952-1981). Features a highly-textured ‘fat lava’ glaze, one of San Marino’s signature finishes. ‘Effetto Lacca’ (enamel effect) was incorporated in the hand-decoration of the piece and depicts a female face on one side and flowers on the other.
Striking piece boasting vibrant colors and modernist, highly designed form with dramatic lines.
Stamped signature: “Ceramica Titano, Italy, Rep. San Marino”.
Reference: Mark Hill: ‘Alla Moda – Italian Ceramics of the 1950’s – 70’s’
10.5ʺW × 3.75ʺD × 7.1ʺH
Mid Century Modern English Elephant ‘Money Box’ / Piggy Bank by Carlton Ware
$95.00Whimsical porcelain elephant piggy bank by Carlton Ware of England (circa 1969-early 1970s). Carlton Ware made a range of ‘money boxes’ with colorful, psychedelic prints on the side. This elephant example has a colorful floral design on both sides. Labeled and branded ‘Carlton Ware Made in England Trade Mark.’
Does not include a stopper.
6.25ʺW × 2ʺD × 4.5ʺH
Mid-20th Century Mythological Terracotta “Medusa” Ceramic Sculpture
$800.00Sculpture depicting a female, armless figure lying on her side, circa 1960s-1970s. Unsure of the subject, but the style and details of the hair suggest this could depict Medusa. Impressive, dense piece measuring: H 10.75″ x D 6.75″ x L 16″
Unsigned but executed by a skilled ceramicist, given the detail and complex composition.
Patina / light wear present consistent with age and one thin hairline crack to the back post-firing in the kiln, as shown.
Mid-Century American Modern Ribbed Studio Pottery Planter Vase by Deanna Nichols
$450.00Impressive ceramic planter/vase 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).
1970s studio piece (works made between 1971-79 were stamped “Nichols Ferenbach”) composed of a polychromed/color blended ribbed vessel with protruding edge featuring incised interlocking wave motif. Beautiful piece showcasing an attractive multi-layer color scheme.
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: 9.13″ x Diameter: 10.5″
Mid-Century Architectural Studio Pottery Organic 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 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 large, organic-form vessel in cream glaze over matte green with a protruding green ombré rim.
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: 9.75” x Diameter: 13.25″
Mid-Century Black Matte Glaze Ceramic Pipe Stand/Ashtray by Royal Haeger
$225.00Modernist ceramic pipe stand in a matte black glaze by Royal Haeger (USA, 1960s). Molded to form a vessel in the center for ashes with twelve wells for housing pipes. Elegant decorative item combining form and function.
Signed to the reverse.
Excellent, vintage condition free of chips, cracks and crazing.
H: 2.75″ x Diameter: 8″
Mid-Century California Pottery Piggy Bank With Cork Stopper
$350.00Circa 1960s California Pottery ‘piggy’ bank with incised floral motif throughout. Lovely golden yellow color with the original cork stopper. Very nice condition with only slight wear consistent with age.
Incised ‘Calif Pottery USA’ signature present to the underside.
10.25ʺW × 4.25ʺD × 5.75ʺH
Mid-Century Dutch Hand-Painted Ceramic Decorative Pitcher
$395.00Circa 1960s Holland hand-painted ceramic pitcher with decorative handle. Intriguing piece in red with cream / yellow, green and black abstract design.
Incised “Made in Holland” signature present to the reverse.
8.5ʺW × 5.75ʺD × 7.5ʺH
Mid-Century Dutch Modern Enamel on Copper “Fluyt” Snuff / Keepsake Box
$250.00Circa 1950s enamel on copper decorative snuff or keepsake box with hand-painted “fluyt” (Dutch sailing vessel) illustration. Exquisite gilded details and attractive color combinations.
5ʺW × 5ʺD × 1.5ʺH
Mid-Century Dutch Modern Hand-Painted Enamel on Copper ‘Owl’ Dish
$75.00Small, enamel on copper, tear-drop dish handmade in Holland circa 1950s. Snowy owl on branch decoration with hand-applied gold leaf detail throughout. Background is a blend of black, dark brown, and maroon, nicely contrasted with the white, red, and green of the subject.
Ideal size for use as a jewelry / nut / soap / keys dish. Also stands alone as a nice, decorative bowl.
Nice, vintage condition with minor wear / light scuffs (nothing significant – all age-appropriate).
5.6ʺW × 4.6ʺD × 1.25ʺH
Mid-Century Dutch Modern Hand-Painted Enamel on Copper ‘Peacock’ Bowl
$65.00Small, enamel on copper bowl handmade in Holland circa 1950s. Yellow peacock decoration with hand-applied gold leaf detail throughout.Brown background is contrasted with the teal, red, and yellow of the subject. Uniquely, the underside in burnt orange, gun-metal gray, and red, is aesthetically pleasing in its color combination, pattern, and texture.
Ideal size for use as a jewelry / nut / soap / keys dish. Also stands alone as a nice, decorative bowl.
Good, vintage condition with minor wear / spotting / light scuffs.
5.1ʺD × 1.5ʺH
Mid-Century Israeli Studio Pottery Ochre Pitcher by Kernat
$175.00Striking Israeli ceramic pitcher (circa 1960s) by Kernat in high-gloss ochre glaze with hand-painted black, red, and green drip decoration. Modernist form / nice lines with a thick, sculptural handle. Retains the ‘Kernat Made in Israel’ label.
5ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 9.1ʺH