studiopottery
“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.
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
1976 Studio Stoneware Pink Abstract Vase Signed Pollack
Stoneware vase with light pink surface on one side, pale gray on the other. Interesting compositional elements present with a heavily textured, contrasting top trim and differing patterns on each side (abstract floral decorations to both sides). Signed “Pollack ’76.”
Think crack present, as shown, resulting from the kiln (no damage to note).
H: 10″ x L: 7.75″ x D: 2.25″
American Studio Ceramic Sgraffito Decorative Bowl
Circa 1960s/70s American Studio ceramic bowl in attractive light blue and beige. Sgraffito squiggle pattern throughout reveals the deep brown base color. Coke can is used to illustrate scale (the piece is relatively small measuring H: 3″ x Diameter: 5.25″).
No issues to note; bowl is in excellent, vintage condition
Crude Studio Stoneware Vase with Handle Signed “Pollack 71”
1971 Pollack handled-vase featuring a slate surface with swaths of beige and brown and blue decoration. Crude by design enhanced by the unglazed finish. Incised, partial signature present to the underside, but appears to read, “Pollack 71” (based on the legible letters / numbers along with other similar works we have by the artist).
Very good, vintage condition with some white smudges / flecks in spots, as shown.
Height: 6.25 in. x Width: 7.75 in. x Depth: 3 in.
Cubist-Style Studio Stoneware Pottery Vase after Pablo Picasso
$1,600.00Intriguing Cubist-style studio stoneware vase with a distortion of a woman’s face to both sides. Nice textural elements: mottling to the surface along with linear and geometric motifs throughout.
Unsigned, but likely 1970s, USA, given its provenance.
Height: 10.25″
Width: 7″
Depth: 3.75″
Internal note – P14
Danish Modern Porcelain Vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
$325.00Elegant and petite porcelain bud vase designed by renowned Danish ceramicist, Bjorn Wiinblad, for Rosenthal studio-line Germany.
Vase itself has a modernist, curvaceous form with Wiinblad’s signature ‘female figure with birds’ motif with gilded ‘leaf’ accents present.
Glazed signature to body ‘Bjørn Wiinblad’.
Stamped manufacturer’s mark to underside ‘Rosenthal studio-line Germany’.
Excellent, vintage condition.
Small size measuring H: 5.75″ x L: 6.25″ x D: 2.5″.
Dense Asymmetrical Stoneware Charger Signed Pollack, 1976
Asymmetrical stoneware charger / sculpture utilizing multiple techniques and textures to create a truly unique and substantial work that is both crude by design and refined in execution.
The matte glazes in attractive color combinations of green, blue, mauve, taupe, pink, and tan are contrasted by a central swath of white with blue geometric shape detail (the palette is influenced by Japanese Imari porcelain).
Excellent, vintage condition.
Signed Pollack ’76.
L: 11.25″ x H: 1.75 x D: 11″