{"title":"Pottery Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis section includes vintage, antique, and modern pottery, porcelain, and stoneware including American, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, Czechoslovakian, and Italian pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping within the Continental US. Responsible shipper.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"song-dynasty-style-cizhou-ware-chinese-ceramic-pillow","title":"Vintage Song Dynasty Style Cizhou-ware Chinese Ceramic Pillow Museum Reproduction","description":"\u003cp\u003eAccessorize your Asian decorated space with this fine example of the Song Dynasty style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarked on the bottom with two blue stamps: the Museum of the American China Trade (a sailing ship) and the American Heritage Museum Collection (an 'AH' monogram with a spread-winged bird).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Song Dynasty \"style\" Cizhou-ware Chinese ceramic pillow in cat form with brush painted animals and craquelure glaze is in very good vintage condition with a glaze chip on the nose and on the bottom. It is handcrafted and painted, molded in cat form with decorative fierce facial features and Chinese characters.  The back is decorated with a beast of burden and surrounding the piece are differing armaments of battle. On the reverse is a crouching Tiger.  The hole in the cat's ear was used to fill the piece with warm water during cold winter months for comfort. During the hot summer months, the user filled the piece with cool water for ease of sleeping. Hand-painted with the Chinese character for good fortune between the eyebrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece has marks of the Museum of the American China Trade and American Heritage Museum Collection, an association first created in 1964.  The American Heritage (AH) Museum Collection s\u003cspan\u003epecialized in reproductions of antiques and decorative Items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. H. A. Crosby Forbes founded the Museum of the American China Trade and opened its doors in 1964. Forbes attended Harvard University for his undergraduate and graduate studies, and taught for a time at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Most importantly, he was inspired by the Forbes family history—with a total of eleven family members engaged in the American China Trade between 1789–1891—to pursue a long and successful career as a curator of Asian export art. He is the author of the book, Chinese Export Silver, which was published by the Museum of the American China Trade in 1975. Dr. Forbes also spent over two decades as curator of the Peabody Essex Museum, in Salem, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1984 the Museum of the American China Trade became the Captain Robert Bennet Forbes House, and is now called the Forbes House Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Captain Robert Bennet Forbes House, also known as the R. B. Forbes House and Forbes House Museum (and formerly as the American China Trade Museum), is a house museum located at 215 Adams Street, Milton, Massachusetts. It is now a National Historic Landmark, and is open to the public.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approximately 9\" long and 5.5\" high. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31974273482834,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/Ceramic_Pillow_1.png?v=1582511617"},{"product_id":"early-20th-c-art-pottery-terracotta-charger-listed-artist-adele-caillaud-wayland","title":"Early 20thC California Art Pottery Terracotta Charger — Turquoise Crackle Glaze — Signed Adele Wayland SF (1899–1979)","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning American studio pottery earthenware charger with vibrant turquoise crackle glaze and scattered grey veining. Hand-thrown, over 13\" diameter, with the primitive, tactile edge that defines 1930s California art pottery. Incised underneath \"Adele Wayland SF.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eWhy this matters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdele Caillaud Wayland studied at the California School of Fine Arts in the 1920s–30s, exhibited with SF Women Artists (1929–38) and at the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, and sold portrait busts through Gump's San Francisco. She maintained studios in San Francisco and on the Russian River — the same milieu as Marguerite Wildenhain's Pond Farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWayland is listed in Edan Hughes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eArtists in California 1786–1940\u003c\/em\u003e, Falk\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho Was Who in American Art\u003c\/em\u003e, and Davenport's Art Reference — the same references used for Wildenhain and Glen Lukens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eScale \u0026amp; condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMeasures over 13\" diameter x approx 1.5\" high. Several rough areas to the rim are in the making, adding to the hand-crafted character. No repairs. Found in Sebastopol, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-streamdown=\"strong\" class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eMarket context for collectors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge California studio bowls by Wildenhain (Pond Farm) regularly bring $900–$2,160 at auction for 12–15\" forms, and exceptional Glen Lukens bowls (18¾\" dia, c.1940) have sold for $4,410. Peer California woman potter Laura Andreson's 13–13½\" bowls from the 1930s–40s have hammered $250–$313 at Rago, with later glazed examples $688–$1,098. Wayland is considerably scarcer at market, making this a rare opportunity for a documented pre-war California woman ceramist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine, decorative example of American art pottery — perfect as a centerpiece charger, wall hanging, or for the California modern collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-2xl\" data-streamdown=\"heading-2\"\u003eMarked: Adele Wayland SF (incised) Provenance: private California collection, purchased Sebastopol, CA\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31998410063954,"sku":"Wayland","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/best.jpg?v=1583002976"},{"product_id":"tonala-mexican-folk-art-hand-painted-pottery-charger","title":"Tonala Mexican Folk Art Hand Painted Pottery Charger","description":"\u003cp\u003eMassive Mexican Tonala, Jalisco vintage hand painted burnished folk art polychrome pottery charger. North America, Mexico, c. early to mid 20th century, with beautiful and graceful artwork with desert motif including a stylized deer surrounded by two sun faces and floral designs. This charger is beautifully decorated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonala has long been recognized as a center for ceramics in Mexico. Tonalá boasts deep ties to the artisan tradition, as the history of pottery there dates back to pre-Hispanic times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork and the large size of this charger makes it a very special piece! The charger shows some age and a wonderful patina. Very good vintage condition. Light wear, surface scratches, and minor abrasions throughout, mostly around rim edge. No chips, cracks, or breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Measures approximately 21” in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to hang with built-in wire hanger or it can be placed on a table and used as a centerpiece; protective felt on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32552026538066,"sku":"","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/TonalaCharger6.jpg?v=1591716023"},{"product_id":"rare-black-porcelain-royal-dux-jaroslav-jezek-stylized-cat","title":"Rare Black Porcelain Royal Dux Jaroslav Jezek Stylized Cat","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful stylized sitting black cat, designed in the 1960s by Jaroslav Ježek (1923-2002), the leading sculptor of the prestigious Royal Dux factory. His original and unmistakable style is known as \"Brussels style\", because at the 1958 Expo in Brussels, Jaroslav Ježek received two very prestigious awards: the gold medal for porcelain sculpture and the Grand Prix for the porcelain coffee service. His Brussels style represented Czechoslovak design on a global scale.  He designed a series of porcelain stylized modernist animals.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 7.5 inches tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarked with the numbers 680 1 29. and the distinctive mark of the raised triangle of pink clay and stamped in blue ink triangle with D, Royal Dux Bohemia, \"Hand Painted, Made in Czechoslovakia\" around the triangle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree U.S. shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32562514526290,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/20200610_1632462.png?v=1591892743"},{"product_id":"mid-century-modern-italian-florentine-studio-pottery-grouping","title":"Mid Century Modern Italian Florentine Studio Pottery Grouping","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree Italian Florentine art studio pottery pieces very much like all of the great Italian ceramics that were churned out in the 1950’s, 1960’s, and 1970’s. This handmade trio of vintage pottery with geometric lines and crusty glazes would be perfect displayed in your eclectic European space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate measurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVase: 7.25” H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors: blue, yellow, black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePitcher: 8” H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors: yellow, green, orange, black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTray: 8.25” H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors: red, orange, yellow, blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32654348746834,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/DSC_43772.png?v=1593748804"},{"product_id":"rare-aldo-londi-handcrafted-bitossi-orange-grove-covered-jar","title":"Rare Aldo Londi Handcrafted Bitossi Orange Grove Covered Jar","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fine example of Aldo Londi’s mid 20\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century design for the serious collector of historic Bitossi Italian Pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee photo of this piece in the original G. Bitossi \u0026amp; Figli catalogue that describes this line called “Orange Grove” as being large-scale pieces in textured orange with lemon yellow tops.  Handcrafted sometime between 1958 and 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarked: 5463 Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasures 8.5” tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery good condition — one small glaze nick near the base, shown in the last photo, with some wear; see photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA descendant from a long, long line of Tuscan ceramic manufacturers, Guido Bitossi established his own ceramic craft works near Florence, in Montelupo, in 1921. Originally named Manifattura Ceramica Cav. Guido Bitossi \u0026amp; Figli (Ceramaic Manufactory Guido Bitossi \u0026amp; Sons), the company name was later shortened to Bitossi Ceramiche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter World War II, master ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) became the creative director of Bitossi Ceramiche, a position he held for more than fifty years. Londi—who was also from Montelupo—began apprenticing in ceramics at the age of eleven and brought to Bitossi a deep expertise in traditional ceramics production. He’s best known for his 1950s-era collection Rimini Blu (1955-1965). This iconic midcentury modern series contains over 150 designs, including bowls, vases, jugs and animal figurines, all glazed in a vibrant blue hue and embossed with abstract motifs and shapes. Londi created the first piece glazed in Persiano Blue, Ball Vase, in 1955. Shortly after in 1959, he began to create more pieces in the proprietary chromatic glaze. The collection holds historical importance because it helped to bring handcrafted and expressive works into the modernist design conversation in Italy. Though the blue was not the only color Bitossi favored, it has become closely associated with the brand’s identity. The collection is still in production today and widely collected by ceramics enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLondi and Bitossi had a very successful collaboration with legendary architect-designer Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007). As a part of the 1960s counter-culture, Sottsass thought design should be provocative and sensual. Sottsass’s avant-garde style blended well with Bitossi’s midcentury modern aesthetic and generated a number of highly collectible designs. Other Bitossi collaborators include designers Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988), Karim Rashid, Arik Levy, Fabio Novembre, Benjamin Hubert, Matteo Thun, Monica Förster, and Cédric Ragot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNow considered to be an institution in Italian ceramics, the Bitossi family and Vittoriano Bitossi Foundation have amassed an archive of over 7,000 historical documents and materials in relation to their ceramic production. The collection is housed in the Bitossi Artistic Industrial Museum, which in 2011 became a member of the Italian Association of Enterprise Archives and Museums. In 2014, Bitossi Ceramiche became an official member of the Registry of Italian Historical Companies, appointed by the National Union of Chambers of Commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaster ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) spent the most of his long and successful career creating exceptional work for Italian ceramics manufactory Bitossi Ceramiche.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33068287787090,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/DSC_47792.png?v=1604290745"},{"product_id":"rare-aldo-londi-handcrafted-bitossi-orange-grove-covered-vase","title":"Rare Aldo Londi Handcrafted Bitossi Orange Grove Covered Vase","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fine example of Aldo Londi’s mid 20\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century design for the serious collector of historic Italian Pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee photo of this piece in the original G. Bitossi \u0026amp; Figli catalogue that describes this line called “Orange Grove” as being large-scale pieces in textured orange with lemon yellow tops.  Handcrafted sometime between 1958 and 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarked: 5462 Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasures 15” tall including the lid. Widest width 6.13” across the bulge (19.25” around). Top and base each measure 4.75” across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExcellent condition — no chips, cracks, or repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA descendant from a long, long line of Tuscan ceramic manufacturers, Guido Bitossi established his own ceramic craft works near Florence, in Montelupo, in 1921. Originally named Manifattura Ceramica Cav. Guido Bitossi \u0026amp; Figli (Ceramaic Manufactory Guido Bitossi \u0026amp; Sons), the company name was later shortened to Bitossi Ceramiche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter World War II, master ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) became the creative director of Bitossi Ceramiche, a position he held for more than fifty years. Londi—who was also from Montelupo—began apprenticing in ceramics at the age of eleven and brought to Bitossi a deep expertise in traditional ceramics production. He’s best known for his 1950s-era collection Rimini Blu (1955-1965). This iconic midcentury modern series contains over 150 designs, including bowls, vases, jugs and animal figurines, all glazed in a vibrant blue hue and embossed with abstract motifs and shapes. Londi created the first piece glazed in Persiano Blue, Ball Vase, in 1955. Shortly after in 1959, he began to create more pieces in the proprietary chromatic glaze. The collection holds historical importance because it helped to bring handcrafted and expressive works into the modernist design conversation in Italy. Though the blue was not the only color Bitossi favored, it has become closely associated with the brand’s identity. The collection is still in production today and widely collected by ceramics enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLondi and Bitossi had a very successful collaboration with legendary architect-designer Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007). As a part of the 1960s counter-culture, Sottsass thought design should be provocative and sensual. Sottsass’s avant-garde style blended well with Bitossi’s midcentury modern aesthetic and generated a number of highly collectible designs. Other Bitossi collaborators include designers Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988), Karim Rashid, Arik Levy, Fabio Novembre, Benjamin Hubert, Matteo Thun, Monica Förster, and Cédric Ragot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNow considered to be an institution in Italian ceramics, the Bitossi family and Vittoriano Bitossi Foundation have amassed an archive of over 7,000 historical documents and materials in relation to their ceramic production. The collection is housed in the Bitossi Artistic Industrial Museum, which in 2011 became a member of the Italian Association of Enterprise Archives and Museums. In 2014, Bitossi Ceramiche became an official member of the Registry of Italian Historical Companies, appointed by the National Union of Chambers of Commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaster ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) spent the most of his long and successful career creating exceptional work for Italian ceramics manufactory Bitossi Ceramiche.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33069416317010,"sku":"","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/DSC_47932.png?v=1604340041"},{"product_id":"sgraffito-seta-ceramic-pitcher-by-aldo-londi-for-bitossi","title":"Sgraffito Seta Ceramic Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA gorgeous Sgraffito ceramic pitcher from the early to mid 1950’s designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Produced as part of the 'Seta' series and decorated in aqua and linen with gold accents. 'Seta' is the Italian word for silk. The interior is an aqua glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece was imported to the US by Koscherak Brothers, New York \"KBNY\"; hence the 1534 mark on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn perfect condition for your tableware “Seta” collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe beautiful aqua and gold details give this vintage piece a timeless appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasures 12.5” tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarked: 1534\/203 Italy on bottom\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33069709492306,"sku":"","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/DSC_4822_3e7448a9-c6be-4937-aa21-24b0c4a9553a.png?v=1604355831"},{"product_id":"extremely-rare-1960s-fritte-tray-by-aldo-londi-for-bitossi","title":"Extremely Rare 1960's Stylized Frog Fritte Tray Fused Glass by Aldo Londi for Bitossi","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Fritte” fused glass series tray with stylized frog design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the early 1960’s.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFour other examples of fritte designs are included in a 125 page 2007 exhibition catalogue for the International Ceramics Festival of Montelupo Fiorentino titled: Buongiorno maestro! : Aldo Londi, ceramista, scultore, pittore, maestro (1929-2003) (Translated: Hello master! : Aldo Londi, ceramist, sculptor, painter, master (1929-2003)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA descendant from a long, long line of Tuscan ceramic manufacturers, Guido Bitossi established his own ceramic craft works near Florence, in Montelupo, in 1921. Originally named Manifattura Ceramica Cav. Guido Bitossi \u0026amp; Figli (Ceramaic Manufactory Guido Bitossi \u0026amp; Sons), the company name was later shortened to Bitossi Ceramiche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter World War II, master ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) became the creative director of Bitossi Ceramiche, a position he held for more than fifty years. Londi—who was also from Montelupo—began apprenticing in ceramics at the age of eleven and brought to Bitossi a deep expertise in traditional ceramics production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNow considered to be an institution in Italian ceramics, the Bitossi family and Vittoriano Bitossi Foundation have amassed an archive of over 7,000 historical documents and materials in relation to their ceramic production. The collection is housed in the Bitossi Artistic Industrial Museum, which in 2011 became a member of the Italian Association of Enterprise Archives and Museums. In 2014, Bitossi Ceramiche became an official member of the Registry of Italian Historical Companies, appointed by the National Union of Chambers of Commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaster ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) spent the most of his long and successful career creating exceptional work for Italian ceramics manufactory Bitossi Ceramiche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasures 5” x 7” x 1.25”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarked: 4742.B Italy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33069958561874,"sku":"","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/DSC_4810.png?v=1604366408"},{"product_id":"rimini-blu-handcrafted-covered-box-designed-by-aldo-londi-for-bitossi","title":"Rimini Blu Handcrafted Covered Box Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fine example of Aldo Londi’s mid 20th century design for the serious collector of authentic historic Bitossi Italian pottery with an incised abstract motif decoration and the highly sought blue and green glaze that makes the Rimini Blu color.  Circa 1960's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSigned Italy and numbered on base of box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasures 8” x 4” x 2”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery good condition with some wear; see photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA descendant from a long, long line of Tuscan ceramic manufacturers, Guido Bitossi established his own ceramic craft works near Florence, in Montelupo, in 1921. Originally named Manifattura Ceramica Cav. Guido Bitossi \u0026amp; Figli (Ceramaic Manufactory Guido Bitossi \u0026amp; Sons), the company name was later shortened to Bitossi Ceramiche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter World War II, master ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) became the creative director of Bitossi Ceramiche, a position he held for more than fifty years. Londi—who was also from Montelupo—began apprenticing in ceramics at the age of eleven and brought to Bitossi a deep expertise in traditional ceramics production. He’s best known for his 1950s-era collection Rimini Blu (1955-1965). This iconic midcentury modern series contains over 150 designs, including bowls, vases, jugs and animal figurines, all glazed in a vibrant blue hue and embossed with abstract motifs and shapes. Londi created the first piece glazed in Persiano Blue, Ball Vase, in 1955. Shortly after in 1959, he began to create more pieces in the proprietary chromatic glaze. The collection holds historical importance because it helped to bring handcrafted and expressive works into the modernist design conversation in Italy. Though the blue was not the only color Bitossi favored, it has become closely associated with the brand’s identity. The collection is still in production today and widely collected by ceramics enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLondi and Bitossi had a very successful collaboration with legendary architect-designer Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007). As a part of the 1960s counter-culture, Sottsass thought design should be provocative and sensual. Sottsass’s avant-garde style blended well with Bitossi’s midcentury modern aesthetic and generated a number of highly collectible designs. Other Bitossi collaborators include designers Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988), Karim Rashid, Arik Levy, Fabio Novembre, Benjamin Hubert, Matteo Thun, Monica Förster, and Cédric Ragot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNow considered to be an institution in Italian ceramics, the Bitossi family and Vittoriano Bitossi Foundation have amassed an archive of over 7,000 historical documents and materials in relation to their ceramic production. The collection is housed in the Bitossi Artistic Industrial Museum, which in 2011 became a member of the Italian Association of Enterprise Archives and Museums. In 2014, Bitossi Ceramiche became an official member of the Registry of Italian Historical Companies, appointed by the National Union of Chambers of Commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaster ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) spent the most of his long and successful career creating exceptional work for Italian ceramics manufactory Bitossi Ceramiche.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33094948782162,"sku":"","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/DSC_4871.png?v=1605030735"},{"product_id":"rimini-blu-elephant-designed-by-aldo-londi-handcrafted-for-bitossi","title":"Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Flavia Montelupo Elephant Handcrafted Bitossi","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fine example of Aldo Londi’s design for the serious collector of authentic historic Bitossi Italian pottery with an incised abstract motif decoration and the highly sought blue and green glaze that makes the Rimini Blu color.  Circa 1980's.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Rimini Blue Collection of ceramics was created in the early fifties by Aldo Londi, the former Art Director of Bitossi. 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The surface of the clay is deliberately irregular and is embossed with small geometrical patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaster ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) spent the most of his long and successful career creating exceptional work for Italian ceramics manufactory Bitossi Ceramiche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat vintage condition with original sticker that reads “Made in Italy FLAVIA Art.95”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasures approximately 6 inches x 3.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImpressed Mark: FLAVIA Montelupo Italy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33140810252370,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/DSC_48862.png?v=1606431193"},{"product_id":"long-tailed-vintage-ceramic-bird-signed-by-carlos-villanueva","title":"Long-tailed pheasant Vintage Ceramic Bird Signed by Carlos Villanueva","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA rare bird! This beautifully hand painted bird with a polychrome matte glaze includes earth tone colors of brown, olive green, ivory, and black. It’s a beautiful piece for the serious collector of Tonala Mexican folk art pottery by award-winning ceramic artist, Carlos Villanueva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarlos Villanueva studied under masters Jorge Wilmot, Jose Bernabe and Ken Edwards. He also worked with Ken Edwards as administrator in his workshop in Tonala, Mexico. 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These are perfect accent tiles for a fireplace surround, kitchen back splash, or set on a tabletop. Pattern: \"Calla Lily\" - Produced in the 1940's.  I collected these tiles over a span of ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSet of 17 tiles | Approximately 6\"x 6\" each; all hand crafted by workshop artisans.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Total Weight before boxed: 14.25 pounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI met Susan Toomey Frost, author of “Colors on Clay”, at her art forum\/book signing that I attended at the Round Top Festival Institute where she shared her knowledge about the historical San Jose Workshops. 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In addition to historical and biographical information, Frost provides detailed information on authentic tiles, helping collectors steer clear of the many reproductions on the market. 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The glaze colors include shades of blue and tan. The interior is smooth and the perimeter has a grainy texture that is highly decorated with a sgraffito technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition — no chips, cracks, or repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFiruse Stalcup (1945-2019) was an extraordinary woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA native of Iran, she grew up in a talented, prominent Iranian family, before re-locating to Austria. Fluent in five languages, she received numerous scholarships before obtaining her master’s degree in chemical engineering from the Polytechnic University in Vienna, Austria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA position with the Atomic Energy Commission ultimately led her to the US and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution where she met and married a colleague, Marvel Stalcup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile raising her family of six children in Falmouth for 15 years, Ms. Stalcup founded and operated a nursery school, the Little Red Schoolhouse in East Falmouth, and worked with Harvard educators. Her artistic life blossomed as she began to paint and create ceramics, calling upon her expertise as a chemist to develop unique glazes. Sometimes, she took to the high seas, scuba-diving with her husband on research trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stalcups lived in a handmade Sedona adobe brick home she and her husband built, with original tile work, sculpture and a huge art studio where she worked in a variety of ceramic forms and became known as The Persian Potter. Always an experimenter and researcher by nature, she could draw and paint in several mediums and won numerous prizes and received notable recognition for her work. She recently turned to fabric fine art, making shirts and dresses with hand-painted designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe also loved to dance. An exceptional chef and master gardener, she enjoyed entertaining and shared her culinary skills with many people, often using bountiful produce from her organic gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWell-known in the Sedona community, her ceramic work can be seen in numerous public locations there. In addition she exhibited in galleries on Cape Cod. Her artwork is in private collections in the United States and Europe. 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Measurements include the base and lampshade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLampshade Brand: Morlee with original label on the inside of the shade.  The shade is described as Tall Cut Corner Rectangle – Manufactured in the USA – Shade fabric is Bradley Linen – Color of fabric is Bradley Tan. Measurements of shade: 16 ½’ Tall, 9” x 11” at top, and 18” x 13 ½” at bottom.  Entire height of lamp including base and shade is 38 ¼” Tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlack rectangular base: 17 ¾” Long, 9 ½” wide, by 2 ¼” high, Felt on the entire bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSculpture: 20” High transformed into a massive table lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in USA (both lamp and sculpture)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Beautiful vintage condition with signs of light use. New switch installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocal pickup only (Houston, Texas area). No shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn April of 1971, Glenn Richardson (1930-2018)  began work at Haeger Potteries in what was their 100th year in business. He worked at first with long time designer Eric Olsen who was planning to retire within the year, and eventually became the chief designer for Haeger Potteries and Royal Haeger Lamp Company. He would hold that position for 22 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“The Haeger Sculpture Collection understands the art of expression …..each sculpture is a statement of style that will perfectly accent a room’s personality” ….The Royal Haeger Catalogue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe company started as a Dundee, Illinois brickyard along the Fox River in 1852, using clay from the riverbank. David H. 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During the 1950s, Hickman, no longer employed by Haeger Potteries, contributed designs to the company as a freelancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHaeger pieces have become collectible in recent years.  The original Haeger Potteries Plant is found in the Dundee Township Historic District. Haeger also had a plant in Macomb, Illinois.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlexandra Haeger Estes, great granddaughter of founder David Haeger, became president of the company in 1979.  She announced on April 6, 2016 Haeger Potteries anticipated ceasing operations in May 2016, after 145 years in business.  REF: Wikipedia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePRESS RELEASE (2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter more than 100 years in business, Haeger Potteries will cease its manufacturing operations in East Dundee, Illinois. We anticipate ending our operations on or about the end of May 2016. According to Alexandra Haeger Estes, President of Haeger Potteries, \"in this, our 145th Anniversary year, this is the most difficult decision we have faced. The ongoing recession has reduced our customer base and foreign competition has decimated our artware and decorative accessory business. Gift shops and independent furniture stores are almost non-existent, and the larger stores that have survived are purchasing goods from abroad. The reality is that we are finding it more and more difficult to compete in a market with significant wage pressure, increased regulation and generally rising costs.\" Haeger Potteries has operated as a family-owned American business, for 4 generations, since its founding in 1871 and has been proud to have been a part of East Dundee for 145 years. \"Haeger has an enormous connection to this community and is grateful for its ongoing support. 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This vase stands 17 inches tall and was built by hand: the lower portion wheel thrown, the upper portion built up with slab pieces of clay, so each panel carries its own shapes, glazes and textures. Meticulously executed, and one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: excellent — a beautiful, clean example.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is incised “WL” and dated ’64, with a second brushed mark that is only partly legible; the artist has not been identified. The vase came from a Chicago estate, through a Chicago dealer, in a collection with many Danish decor pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe perfect vase for dried decor — bamboo, cattails, thistle, willow branches. Note: it does not hold water; decorative use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeighs 7 pounds before packaging. Free shipping within the continental US. 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Vintage, 1960’s, Mid-Century modern covered bowl designed by Aldo Londi while head of design at Bitossi Ceramiche; handcrafted for Rosenthal Netter.  The bowl features colored, carved stripes with a sloped and tapered lid with blue glaze accent at the top handle. The body has striped turquoise blue, navy blue, lime green, and ivory color glazes with a turquoise glazed interior. 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Hang it on the wall (ready to hang) or place it on a table as an eye catching centerpiece.  The piece sits about 2\" high on its foot when placed as a table centerpiece. It's a stunning versatile piece of art by an extraordinary woman!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePell was born and raised in Wilmington, DE., received a BFA in painting from Rhode Island School of Design. Later in life, Pell received an MFA from University of Texas at San Antonio. She had lived and worked in San Antonio since 1995. She worked with glass, ceramic, video and recycled materials of all sorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer artwork is in the permanent collections of the McNay Museum, New Museum, San Antonio Museum of Art, and Linda Pace Foundation. 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The World Wildlife Fund for Nature is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961 that works in the field of wilderness preservation and the reduction of human impact on the environment. It was formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in Canada and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe glaze on its back has an eye-catching iridescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLillemor Mannerheim (1927-1994) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Nordic ceramic design of the 20\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. She was one of the leading designers for Rorstrand and Arabia in the 1950’s-1980’s. 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After the conquest of Mexico, Vasco de Quiroga, the first bishop of Michoacan, gathered the Purépecha Indians into several villages around Lake Pátzcuaro and encouraged each to adopt a specific craft as a means to survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHis vision lives on years later: Capula for its rust-colored pottery. During the autumn, this village holds an annual festival called The Calacas of Capula which includes an exhibition of Capula artists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece is handcrafted from red clay and hand decorated with a green rim and birds surrounded by a floral motif. This sweet simple pottery is often painted with fish and birds and other common designs, but the most recognizable features of Capula ceramics is the pointillist style of dots in sections, contrasting against the rust colored redware background. This would be gorgeous in a Mexico inspired home, displayed on a shelf or rustic hutch. 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During colonial times, the production of pottery incorporated decoration techniques brought by the Augustinian missionaries in the 17th century. The missionaries introduced lacquer that began to be used along with the original burnishing method. Tonalá ceramics became an important part of the decoration of wealthy houses in Spain, for their fragrance, color and design. 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One of the best Arts \u0026amp; Crafts tile companies in the United States in the 1920's and 1930s, the tile company was a subsidiary of AC Spark Plug in Flint, Michigan. The handmade faience tiles were used to adorn floors and walls in homes, schools, and office buildings throughout the United States. Today, Flint faience pieces are considered collector's items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCadillac, Buick, Pontiac, Packard, and Nash, all used faience tile in their showrooms. 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Just outside the second largest City of Mexico at the time, Guadalajara and its neighboring pottery communities of San Pedro Tlaquepaque and Tonalá, you could find an immense thriving artistic center of pottery that had a 400-year tradition in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pottery trade emerged, solely based on tourist dollars spent buying highly decorative ‘Tlaquepaque’ pottery—twice fired clay that was dipped in a lead oxide bath for its second high firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the decades progressed and the roads got wider, pottery centers in nearly every state became sought after by the tourists and collectors. Artist families grew and made their livelihood from it and it is these pieces that modern collectors seek out. Though, at the forefront, it is Tlaquepaque and Tonalá that many antique and Mexican Folk Art collectors seek out today. 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Keena said she was from the bear tribe. She began working with red clay when she was in her twenties and this small beginning translated into creating a world of colorful figurines in different tribal costumes. A favorite theme of hers was mother and child and she eventually had three children herself. She often incorporated this into her bigger sculptures with other creatures like the wolf, the eagle, the bear and the turtle. She hand-sculpted vases and decorated them with ceramic paints and she created a multitude of multi-faceted masks to ward off evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2005, one of her Nativity scenes was used on a Canadian 85 cent stamp (see photo) and later another of her Nativity scenes was displayed at St. Joseph’s Oratory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeena's crèche, shown on the U.S. rate (85¢) stamp, is \"an enormous set, created from baked red clay and color glazed, all encased in glass and filled with all sorts of animals...,\" says Charney. It depicts an aboriginal mother and child, surrounded by nearly three dozen wise men and women, some with children, and all bearing gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eREF: postagestampguide.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eREF: montrealserai.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStamp image credit: postagestampguide.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDate of Issue: November 2, 2005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrinter: Lowe-Martin Company, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostal Administration: Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFree shipping within the Continental US, USPS Priority, bubbled wrapped with peanuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSold on eBay for $95 and will go toward the Homeless fundraiser.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40078002913362,"sku":"KEENA","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/PhotoRoom-20220729_210507.png?v=1659204582"},{"product_id":"charles-and-alice-smith-california-pottery-collection-set-of-5","title":"Charles and Alice Smith California Pottery Collection Set of 5","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCharles and Alice Smith whose pottery operation was in existence in California (possibly Los Angeles) during the 1940’s and early 1950’s were known for their coarse, matte finishes with incised decorations. They were free-spirited artists and were somewhat ahead of their time with unconventional ware.  Charles and Alice Smith were very imaginative and “modern minded” which shows in their designs. Their pieces have been very difficult to find. 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In 1977 when the associates left the company, the company was renamed Ceramiche Panfili. In 1998 his grandchildren Vera and Valerio Volpolini took over the company and changed the name back to Tadinate. They are still in business. All of their work is still hand decorated and finished by craftsmen and craftswomen. Some of their designs were heavily inspired by Bitossi Rimini Blu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGualdo Tadino is one of the most important Umbrian ceramic centers, universally known as the \"City of ceramics\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtched fish motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition with original label and evident crazing to exterior glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 9 pounds before packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 20.5 inches diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction date unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping included within the Continental US. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40422744522834,"sku":"CeramTad","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/files\/PhotoRoom-20230507_0919432.png?v=1683737875"},{"product_id":"15-1990-italian-bellini-handpainted-ceramic-pasta-serving-bowl","title":"15\" 1990 Italian Bellini Handpainted Ceramic Pasta Serving Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the Italian ceramics lover!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful handpainted Bellini pasta serving bowl from the 1990's is in perfect pre-owned condition. And it's huge! Measures 15\" in diameter and 2.5\" tall for your bright and cheery table setting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping within the Continental US.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40466229854290,"sku":"BELLINIPASTA","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/files\/PhotoRoom-20230627_1314111.png?v=1688175948"},{"product_id":"handcrafted-sgraffito-pot-by-mata-ortiz-artist-blanca-isela-arras-olivas","title":"Pre-owned Handcrafted Sgraffito Pot by Mata Ortiz artist Blanca Isela Arras Olivas","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePolychrome jar with a sgraffito and painted butterflies, hummingbirds, flowers, leafs, and branch design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasures approximately 6 7\/8 inches tall (7.5 inches tall with stand) x 6.5 inches wide at widest point. Felted, circular stand included in sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMata Ortiz is a small village in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, less than 100 miles from the US-Mexico border. The pueblo has a population of approximately 2,000 people and is within the municipality of Casa Grandes in a wide fertile valley, which has long been inhabited by indigenous people. The ancient ruins of Casas Grandes are located nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlanca Isela Arras was born in Nuevo Casas Grandes in 1971. Nuevo Casas Grandes is located where the road from Mata Ortiz meets the highway in the city. Many Mata Ortiz potters have moved to Nuevo Casas Grandes for the schools and the conveniences. Blanca went the other way, to Mata Ortiz, and learned how to make pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe seems to like to do sgraffito and multi-color painted designs of hummingbirds, butterflies and flowers. 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The collection is housed in the Bitossi Artistic Industrial Museum, which in 2011 became a member of the Italian Association of Enterprise Archives and Museums. In 2014, Bitossi Ceramiche became an official member of the Registry of Italian Historical Companies, appointed by the National Union of Chambers of Commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere was an article written about a Bitossi collector’s collection and this vase was included in his collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColors include shades of green, brown, and orange, with a yellow glazed background, and black accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenzale was produced in the late 1950’s to the early 1960’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasures 7.75 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal Rosenthal Netter tags still attached to the underside. 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The company specializes in creating high-quality outdoor pottery, including pots, planters, and urns. Gainey Ceramics is known for its distinctive designs and its use of a special clay body that is highly durable and resistant to weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the 1960s and 1970s, Gainey Ceramics became a popular choice for architects and landscape designers who were looking for stylish and durable planters for outdoor spaces. Today, the company continues to produce a range of pottery products in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles, and its products can be found in homes, businesses, and public spaces throughout the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to its focus on craftsmanship and quality, Gainey Ceramics is also committed to sustainability and environmentally responsible practices. 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Bergeron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSigned on the bottom: V. 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Like most found items that I offer for sale in my shop, there’s a great person and an extraordinary story behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRABIUSLA, a Swiss ceramics studio was founded by Ursula and Hermann Schneider in 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of Ursula Schneider’s pieces are in the permanent collection of the Museum of Design Zurich and are available to view on its website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreakfast plate 8” diameter – 1958 - 1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramics: stoneware, tin glaze, glaze painting (lead glaze)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition with no chips or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s an article you can read on the internet by Toni Schneider (no relation) titled “A childhood memory, revisited”. 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Whether you're a fan of Mexican culture or simply appreciate the beauty of handmade art, this Lladró Pepita figurine is a true gem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Lladro – first produced in 1984 and retired in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculptor: Jose Puche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 7”:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 4”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern: 2140 Gres\/Matte\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Lladro – Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer Date: 1984 – 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull Lladro mark on bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand made in Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo chips, cracks, or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41164367822930,"sku":"Lladro","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/files\/Photoroom-20240826_163741.png?v=1724712586"},{"product_id":"florence-y-fillous-studio-pottery-mid-century-bowl-private-tutor-was-viktor-schrekengost","title":"Florence Y. Fillous -  Private Tutor was Viktor Schrekengost Studio Pottery Mid-Century Bowl","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" preload=\"metadata\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:480px;height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/f19d86a47f2942d7b6278590ab13482e\/f19d86a47f2942d7b6278590ab13482e.HD-1080p-2.5Mbps-100060113.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Robert Fillous  (1912-1997) was born in Cleveland.  She attended the Cleveland Institute of Art and studied design, ceramics and pottery.  Her work has been shown at the Cleveland May Shows, the Butler Institute of Art, the Syracuse Museum of Art, 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCeramic National, the Massillon Museum of Art, the Chagrin Artists Association, and the Women’s Cleveland Civic Club. Her work is part of the collection of the Butler Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant artist, Viktor Schrekengost was her private ceramic tutor in the 1950's, per the Cleveland Museum of Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 inches in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatte glaze with muted colors of brown\/black, beige, and light blue\/green. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbstract design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned FILLOUS in capital letters on bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEE BLOG POST TITLED: FILLOUS Art Pottery Bowl – Could the artist be a student of Viktor Schreckengost? (this will take you through my research journey to identify this piece)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFILLOUS ART TRAINING:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial student in design and ceramics at the Cleveland School of Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate studies in Pottery with important artist, Viktor Schreckengost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeacher, Independent Artist – Macrame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAST EXHIBITIONS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButler Institute of Art, Youngstown, Ohio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleveland Museum of Art May Shows, 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnual Shaker Show\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSyracuse Museum of Fine Art – 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCeramic National\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntown Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMassillon Museum of Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextile Arts Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWomen’s Cleveland City Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaycrafters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChagrin Valley Artists Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarasota Museum of Art – Sarasota, FL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewish Community Center\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLLECTIONS WHICH NOW INCLUDES HER WORK:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButler Institute of Art – Collection of Ohio Ceramics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAWARDS: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButler Institute of Art – Purchase Award\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplace Ceramics, Best in Pottery – Chagrin Valley Artists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplace Crafts – Landerwood Art Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonorable Mention – Textile – Jewish Community Center\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViktor Schreckengost (1906 – 2008) was an important American industrial designer as well as a teacher, sculptor, and artist. 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His boyhood and adolescence were spent without his father, who, as a communist, had been exiled under Italian fascism. The young Bagni took an early interest in pottery, a regionally important industry. He studied the basics of drawing and clay modeling under the tutelage of local sculptor Torello Santini (1875–1946) and, with his referral, took a job in the workshop of Arnaldo Pugi’s ceramics factory in nearby Ponte a Signa. Bagni had a brief stint at Bitossi Ceramiche in nearby Montelupo, where famed ceramist Aldo Londi (1911–2003) took him under his wing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAfter the Second World War, Pugi helped Bagni finance the opening of a studio of his own in Lastra a Signa, BAGNI CERAMICHE. Several family members were employed there, including wife Gina. (She would continue to work alongside Bagni throughout his career.) 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