Stoneware
“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
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.
1975 Crude Studio Stoneware “Angel” Vase by Pollack
1974 Figural studio pottery vase depicting an angel by ceramicist, Pollack.
Outsider / primitive in style with exaggerated features and crudely composed details, though expertly executed utilizing difficult techniques and incorporating varied textures and glazes.
Signed “Pollack ’74.”
Height: 13.75″
Width: 4.75″
Depth: 4″
Internal Note – P21