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Clyde Burt stylized face vase in matte gray glazed stoneware with manipulated and applied facial details. Signed to underside: [CB]. American, circa 1965.

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "Comitan" is a stoneware vessel, 1980s, with a handsome elongated neck and full-body. The surface has a rich warm patina with cryptic scratches, stripes and hatchings marking the body. This gorgeous piece is a perfect example of Conover's best work. Claude Conover was a ceramic sculpture artist described as falling within the styles of American, Modern and Contemporary Design. In 1983 he won The Cleveland Arts Prize competition in the visual arts for his bold and unique ceramic pieces that reflect strength of form and endurance unusual in the field. Using his own clay stoneware and mostly monochromatic colors, Conover decorated the surfaces with cryptic scratches, stripes and hatchings. Although decorative in intent, the indecipherable incised lines on his ceramics suggest some prehistoric unreadable script. The resultant works evoke a timeless monumentality reminiscent of ancient vessels whose utilitarian purpose is now lost to us. Within this limited repertoire, he produced beautiful, eternal works of art. Although Conover’s large impressive pots are his best work, he also made other forms, such as bowls, lamps, and ceramic animal sculpture. Conover was born in Pittsburgh and educated at the Cleveland Institute of Art, where a number of prominent artists also attended: Brian Michael Bendis, Marc...

A truly wonderful and whimsical work by Uruguayan-born American ceramist Lidya Buzio. This work was done when she was at her most prolific during her time in New York in the 1970s/ 1980s. Buzio is best known for her uniquely hand painted scenes of New York rooftops...

Cizhou stoneware vessel, dating to the Ming dynasty, 17th century. Traditional urn-shaped stoneware, decorated with dark brown brushwork on a ligh...

This large luxurious amphora, in majolica handmade in Italy and hand-painted in polychrome, is characterized by a dense presence of naturalistic ornamental motifs that decorate the v...

Impressive large size ceramic pitcher from Spain, 1930's. Oversized white glossy pitcher with handle with ornate hand painted motif in a beautiful blue accent color. In the style of Granada ceramics...

Vintage Italian Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Vase with vibrant floral motifs and timeless craftsmanship, ideal for decor or collectible display. ...

Nice olive satin green pottery vase by the well known potter Laura Andreson signed and dated 53 in bottom .

Large Studio Pottery vase or vessel in a Japanese style. This large Japanese style ceramic vase is handcrafted in organic, contemporary, vintage and Mid-Century Modern style. Very d...

Elevating the art of imperfection, the Vanadium Yellow Assemblage Vessel embodies the revered Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exqu...

Beautiful organic shape and style, vessel appears aged and has multiple colors and textures. Kris Cox Born in Los Angeles, California, 1951 M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design, ...

Larger mid century studio pottery vessel hand thrown in hues of mustard, brown and green, the colors darkening as they graduate to the top of the vase. This pieces is signed on the u...