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Vase with a ghostly wood motif in the Fairyland LustreStyle

Fairyland Lustre, a unique pottery range by Wedgwood, crafted by Daisy Makeig-Jones, mesmerized with vivid colors and fantastical imagery, captivating collectors and art enthusiasts.Read More →

Featured image for Émile Samson

Émile Samson upheld his father’s legacy by producing high-quality reproduction ceramics, challenging perceptions of authenticity and leaving a lasting impact on decorative arts.Read More →

Laughlin mansion c. 1906

The Homer Laughlin China Company, founded in 1871 in Ohio, is a pioneer in American ceramics, known for design innovation and influential decorative arts.Read More →

Grande Vasque attributed to Auguste Heiligenstein

Auguste Heiligenstein: From apprentice to decorated artist, he revolutionized decorative arts through glass and ceramics, leaving an indelible mark on the art world.Read More →

Piece of porcelain or stoneware with a fire-crack, beautifully decorated with 18th-century-style patterns.

In the world of porcelain and stoneware, fire cracks are unique flaws from the kiln-firing process, historically revered and disguised through decorative arts. These imperfections add character and authenticity.Read More →

Boy girl figure modelled by Michel-Victor Acier

Michel-Victor Acier, a sculptor born in 1736 to a heritage of artistry, became pivotal in Meissen’s porcelain history with innovative, narrative figurines. His influence endured globally.Read More →

Small Bowl, 11th century. Qingbai ware Porcelain with incised and combed décor under a light blue glaze

Ching-te-Chen porcelain, a pivotal part of ceramic history, showcases cultural exchanges and design principles. Its global impact echoes in contemporary ceramic art.Read More →

Phyllis and Strephon in Iolanthe (generic title)

Charles Vyse, a pioneer in British ceramics, transitioned from apprentice to renowned ceramicist through dedication and innovation, leaving a lasting artistic legacy.Read More →

Vase with peacock feathers, stoneware, c. 1889

Auguste Delaherche, a French ceramic artist, revolutionized studio pottery with his focus on simplicity, material beauty, and innovative glazing techniques, leaving a profound impact on modern design.Read More →

"Naked" - artist Alicja Buławka-Fankidejska, ceramics, the artwork created using naked raku technique of firing. Presented at III Latvia Ceramics Biennale Martinsons Award 2021

The article introduces Raku ware, a traditional Japanese pottery with roots in the tea ceremony. It emphasizes imperfection, simplicity, and philosophical expression.Read More →