ceramic
1930s American Ceramic Ebony “Pig” Whiskey Nip / Flask
Unique, charming circa 1930s American ceramic pig flask / whiskey nip with a sgraffito linear detail on both sides. Hand painted eye, mouth, and nostril detail with a spout / cork at the top. Light wear (flakes to the ebony glaze in spots, as shown). Overall, fine condition for its age / use.
H 4.5″ x W 7″ x D 3″
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 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 “Pythia” Sculpture by Pollack
Pollack ceramic sculpture believed to depict “Pythia” / The Oracle of Delphi draped in a cape with a headscarf holding a crystal ball. Pythia was forcibly taken by Apollo, the Greek god of truth and prophecy (and more), and the crystal ball was a symbol of his strength. This depiction suggests that Pythia has reclaimed her power by seizing the ball from her captor.
Signed “Pollack ’73.”
Height: 12.25″
Width: 4.5″
Depth: 3.5″
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″.
1973 Studio Stoneware Sgraffito Amphora Signed Pollack
Stoneware Amphora in muted palette with pops of green to the lower portion. Sgraffito pattern present along with applied “face” handles, adding a unique, decorative element. Signed “Pollack ’73.”
Measures: H 6″ x L 7.75″ x D 6″.
1974 Studio Stoneware “Bird in Tree” Sculpture Signed Pollack
$950.00Impressive stoneware sculpture in matte sepia with pops of blue and green.
Interesting form, with bird in tree motif on one side and figural decoration on the other, incorporating cut outs and open exposures as compositional constructs.
Signed “Pollack ’74.”
Height: 12.25 in.
Width: 8 in.
Depth: 2.25 in.
1974 Studio Stoneware “Birds” Sculpture Signed Pollack
$950.00Impressive stoneware sculpture in matte sepia with pops of blue and green.
Interesting form, with bird motifs incorporating cut outs and open exposures as compositional constructs.
Signed “Pollack ’74.”
Height: 12 in.
Width: 7 in.
Depth: 2 in.
1974 Studio Stoneware Abstract Vase Signed Pollack
Abstract stoneware vase in brown and ochre made in 1974 by ceramicist, Pollack.
Interesting incorporation of geometric shapes and textural elements along with floral motifs on both sides.
Signed “Pollack ’74.”
Very good vintage condition.
Height: 7.75 in.
Width: 6 in.
Depth: 2.5 in.