![Antique Rookwood Pottery Bust, Model #2026: Ivory-toned bust of a young woman made by Rookwood Pottery circa 1922. Stamped with the Rookwood insignia and the model number #2026 on the underside. Hollow body with a matte glaze.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/335859/181580184_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720475744)
Pottery Sculptures & Carvings
![Antique Rookwood Pottery Bust, Model #2026: Ivory-toned bust of a young woman made by Rookwood Pottery circa 1922. Stamped with the Rookwood insignia and the model number #2026 on the underside. Hollow body with a matte glaze.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/335859/181580184_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720475744)
![John Glick Signed Set of 9 Modernist Stoneware Glazed Ceramic Small Plates Plum Tree Pottery: A set of 9 modernist stoneware glazed ceramic small plates by Detroit artist John Glick of Plum Tree Pottery. Circa late 20th century. Glazed in earthtones and subtle blue hues. Artisisnal yet functio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4241/335760/182164991_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721231185)
![Louis Mendez "WARI" Art Pottery Sculpture: Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) "WARI" Art Pottery Sculpture, depicting a three-horned warrior creature wielding a shield, with a russet bronze metallic glaze, signed "MENDEZ" and titled to base. 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/336232/181871414_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720721175)
![6 1/2" TALL TESUQUE PUEBLO RAIN GOD, POTTERY STATUE / FIGURE FROM NEW MEXICO, CIRCA EARLY 20TH: 6 1/2" TALL TESUQUE PUEBLO RAIN GOD, POTTERY STATUE / FIGURE FROM NEW MEXICO, CIRCA EARLY 20TH CENTURY NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN POT](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5473/336985/182277697_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721328565)
![Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Beast Statuette: Early Chinese Han dynasty pottery beast, possibly a mythical beast or foo dog. Traces of paint remain, especially red in the mouth and ears and yellow near the legs.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/335859/181579999_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720475744)
![A CHINESE TANG DYNASTY POTTERY FEMALE DANCER: 7th/8th century, captured in a graceful pose, with her long-sleeved left arm raised high and her right arm elegantly lowered behind her, she wears a long skirts and a scarf tied at her waist, adorned](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7644/336251/182276340_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721323837)
![Chinese Bodhidharma Buddha Molded and Carved Stone Pottery Statue: Chinese Bodhidharma Buddha pottery statue. Signed/marked on reverse as shown. Good overall condition as shown. We Do Not Provide In-House Shipping!Please reach out to one of our preferred shippers lis](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7583/336173/181793317_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720805110)
![Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty Clay Pottery Musician Camel Statue: Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty Clay Pottery Musician Camel Statue. 20" tall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2050/336910/182389669_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721429755)
![John Glick Signed Set of 11 Modernist Stoneware Glazed Ceramic Plates Plum Tree Pottery: A set of 11 modernist stoneware glazed ceramic small plates by Detroit artist John Glick of Plum Tree Pottery. Circa late 20th century. Glazed in earthtones and subtle blue hues. Artisisnal yet functi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4241/335760/182165050_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721231221)
![A CHINESE TANG DYNASTY STYLE PAINTED POTTERY HORSE, POSSIBLY FROM THE ERA: Charming and depicted standing on a rectangular base, with a well-defined saddle and bridle. Its elongated body, expressive face, and muscular legs convey a sense of strength and elegance. The horse i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7644/336251/182276341_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721323837)
![Grp of 3 Studio Art Pottery Clay Plaques: Group of three studio pottery clay plaques with crackle glaze and floral motifs. The largest plaque with a mirror; the two smaller plaques depicting an iris and rose. Carved illegible signature along](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/335859/181580284_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720475744)
![Italian Lion Pottery Sculpture: Italian Lion Pottery Sculpture. Measures 13.5" tall & marked "Italy 402' on the bottom.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5785/336261/181885283_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720735217)
![Signed R. Manase African Modernist Carved and Burnished Art Pottery Flamingo Sculpture: Original African modernist stone sculpture by Shona sculptor Rickshaw "Tommy Boy" Manase. Signed as shown. Chip to top of wing. We Do Not Provide In-House Shipping!Please reach out to one of our prefe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7583/336173/181793241_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720805110)
![John Glick Signed Set of 6 Modernist Stoneware Glazed Ceramic Small Bowls Plum Tree Pottery: A set of 6 modernist stoneware glazed ceramic small bowls by Detroit artist John Glick of Plum Tree Pottery. Circa late 20th century. Glazed in earthtones and subtle blue hues. Artisisnal yet function](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4241/335760/182164987_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721231158)
![Four Gandharan Bodhisattva Head Fragments: Four Bodhisattva pottery head fragments, at least three of which appear to be Gandharan (with Hellenistic features/inspiration). Antique or archaic.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/335859/181580018_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720475744)
![Louis Mendez Stoneware Stylized Figural Vase: Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) Stoneware Figural Vase, depicting abstracted stylized man with horns, signed to base. 13.25" H x 7.5" W x 3.5" D. Provenance: From the estate of the artist. Keywords](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/333927/180432994_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721053486)
![Linda Schaefer 18in Nigella African Caribbean Subject Painted Polychrome Art Pottery Sculpture Statu: Described By:Michelle CNX VX 1670 8414 Title: Linda Schaefer 18in Nigella African Caribbean Subject Painted Polychrome Art Pottery Sculpture Statue Description:Linda Schaefer 18in Nigella African or C](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1479/332611/180922455_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719512222)
![A Chinese Foo Dog glazed pottery statue: A Chinese Foo Dog glazed pottery statue standing 6 inches tall by 7 inches long. A highly detailed and decorative porcelain statues.Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues that originated in ancient](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5352/332975/181777097_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720655300)
![Louis Mendez Art Pottery Fish Form Sculptures, 2: Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012),Two Art Pottery Fish Form Sculptures, one mounted on wood base, apparently unsigned. Mounted Fish: 4.5" H x 7.5" W x 3.5" D. Provenance: Property from the estate of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/335304/181188783_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719952590)
![Handmade Pottery Figure in Blue: Lovely pottery artwork depicting a laughing woman sitting cross-legged with a matte glaze and shimmery skin. Dated 1999 on the underside.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/335859/181580190_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720475744)
![A CHINESE HAN DYNASTY TERRA COTTA HORSE HEAD: Well-made, in red terra cotta with a vividly expressive muzzle and partially painted. In overall very good condition with minor chips, without hairlines or restorations. Please refer to the photos for](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7644/336251/182276343_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721323837)
![Antique Gorham Bronze Sculpture / Lamp: Antique Gorham Bronze Butler Figural Sculpture Mounted as a Lamp with Longwy Enameled Pottery Insert and Hoofed Feet. Signed. Overall measures 19-3/8" x 4" x 4". Condition: Has some glue residue benea](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7976/336714/182127930_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721093456)
![Rio Magdelena Pottery Effigy Bust from Colombia: Colombia, SA, Ca. 800 to 1200 AD. Buff clay anthropomorphic bust in the form of the top of a figure, perhaps once part of a funerary urn. The large triangular head with distinct facial feature. Excell](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8592/334029/182166564_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721160187)
![Group of Aztec Inca Mayan Mexico Folk Art Pottery Clay Figure: Approximate size: H:18 in/14 in/11.5 in/10 in Shipping: We offer in-house shipping services for most small items. This means that we will take care of packing and shipping the items directly to you. F](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8283/337383/182600580_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721777160)
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![Dedham Pottery founder’s obsession with glazes led to glory](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oxblood.jpg)
Dedham Pottery founder’s obsession with glazes led to glory
NEW YORK – Dedham Pottery was a bit of an outlier. The firm, which was founded in Dedham, Massachusetts in 1896 and lasted until 1943, spurned the matte earth-colored glazes embraced by most of its Arts and Crafts compatriots and instead developed two signature looks that were wildly different from each other. Dedham Pottery’s crackleware […]
![Slotin plans back-to-back sales of folk pottery face jugs, quilts and African American memorabilia Feb. 10-11](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/168628022_1_x.webp)
Slotin plans back-to-back sales of folk pottery face jugs, quilts and African American memorabilia Feb. 10-11
BUFORD, Ga. — Folk art specialists Slotin kicks off its 2024 season with back-to-back online sales featuring folk pottery, jugs and handmade quilts on Saturday, February 10, followed by the Richard Harris African American Experience collection liquidation on Sunday, February 11. Both catalogs are now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Collectors of Lanier Meaders (1917-1998) […]
![Stahl art pottery collection sale produced strong results at Toomey](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/168722128_1_x.webp)
Stahl art pottery collection sale produced strong results at Toomey
CHICAGO — The Lee and Susan Stahl collection of American and English art pottery came to auction January 17 at Toomey & Co. and produced some noteworthy results, showing that once again, quality is the ultimate price-determining factor when any item crosses the block. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The Stahls focused on exceptional […]
![Stahl Collection brings early 20th-century art pottery prizes to market at Toomey Jan. 17](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/168722043_1_x.webp)
Stahl Collection brings early 20th-century art pottery prizes to market at Toomey Jan. 17
CHICAGO — Lee and Susan Stahl are collectors of early 20th-century American and English art pottery, and have amassed an amazing collection in impeccable condition. More than 220 examples from this collection will come to market on Wednesday, January 17 at Toomey & Co. featuring vases, bowls, tableware, landscapes, sculpture, and more. The complete catalog […]