Arthur Clarence Pillsbury ''The Gates of Yosemite'' Orotone Photograph

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Arthur Clarence Pillsbury (1870-1946 American) "The Gates of Yosemite" Orotone Photograph 20"x24" Image. An impressive large goldtone. Original "Pillsbury"s Pictures Inc. D"Orotone Print" label on verso. Original framing with backing intact 25"x29.5". A few small blemishes in sky area, likely original to its manufacture. Overall excellent condition.

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Arthur Clarence Pillsbury ''The Gates of Yosemite'' Orotone Photograph

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Mar 5, 2026, 2:19 PM EST

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Northwest Arts and Crafts

Feb 05, 2026 5:15 PM EST

Renton, WA, United States

Frederick Adams "Man with Burro" Oil on Masonite: Frederick Adams (b.1880 Canadian) "Man with Burro" Oil on Masonite 14"x16.5" Image. Signed l.r. Original Lloyd E. Jensen, Seattle framing 16.5"x19". Excellent, original condition.

Frederick Adams "Man with Burro" Oil on Masonite

Early Van Briggle Blue Handled Vase with Trefoils: Early Van Briggle Blue Handled Vase with Trefoils 8.5"x6.5". Glaze obscured mark on bottom. Excellent condition. This form generally dates to 1904 during Artus Van Briggle"s lifetime.

Early Van Briggle Blue Handled Vase with Trefoils

Van Briggle 1903 Green Vase with Blossoms: Van Briggle 1903 Green Vase with Blossoms 4.75"x4.25". Incised mark and dated. Excellent condition.

Van Briggle 1903 Green Vase with Blossoms

Van Briggle 1910 Blue Pottery Bud Vase: Van Briggle 1910 Blue Pottery Bud Vase 6"x2.75". Incised mark and date. Excellent condition.

Van Briggle 1910 Blue Pottery Bud Vase

Charles Todd for Rookwood 1920 Vellum Glazed Jardinier: Charles Todd for Rookwood 1920 Vellum Glazed Jardinier 8.5"x9.5". Floral motifs around rim. Incised artist"s mark on bottom. Excellent condition.

Charles Todd for Rookwood 1920 Vellum Glazed Jardinier

3pc Charles Todd for Rookwood Pottery Vases: 3pc Charles Todd for Rookwood Pottery Vases 6" to 9.5". Includes a 1919 burnt orange floral vase, 1920 bud vase, and a 1915 blue floral vase (glaze crazing). Incised artist marks on bottom. Excellent

3pc Charles Todd for Rookwood Pottery Vases

Rookwood 1918 Green Glazed Organic Leaf Pot: Rookwood 1918 Green Glazed Organic Leaf Pot 4"x5.5". Grueby like form. Excellent condition.

Rookwood 1918 Green Glazed Organic Leaf Pot

3pc Rookwood Arts & Crafts Pottery 6" Vases 1918-1920: 3pc Rookwood Arts & Crafts Pottery 6" Vases 1918-1920. Excellent condition.

3pc Rookwood Arts & Crafts Pottery 6" Vases 1918-1920

3pc Rookwood Arts & Crafts Pottery 7" to 8" Vases 1919-1920: 3pc Rookwood Arts & Crafts Pottery 7" to 8" Vases 1919-1920. Excellent condition.

3pc Rookwood Arts & Crafts Pottery 7" to 8" Vases 1919-1920

Rookwood 1901 Matte Green Floral Pottery Bowl: Rookwood 1901 Matte Green Floral Pottery Bowl 3.5"x8". Incised initials G.M.V. on bottom. Some glaze wear to interior. Overall excellent condition.

Rookwood 1901 Matte Green Floral Pottery Bowl

Rookwood 1907 Matte Green Pottery Jug: Rookwood 1907 Matte Green Pottery Jug 7.75". Excellent condition.

Rookwood 1907 Matte Green Pottery Jug

Rookwood Faience 1907 Matte Green Jardinier: Rookwood Faience 1907 Matte Green Jardinier 6.75"x9". Incised mark 959 DY. One slight glaze flake on side. Overall excellent condition.

Rookwood Faience 1907 Matte Green Jardinier

Rookwood Faience 1906 Matte Green Large Jardinier: Rookwood Faience 1906 Matte Green Large Jardinier 9.5"x12". Excellent condition.

Rookwood Faience 1906 Matte Green Large Jardinier

Rookwood Faience Lion Head Handled Large Green Jardinier: Rookwood Faience Lion Head Handled Large Matte Green Jardinier 11.5"x19". Unusual large form. Drilled base with old repair to top rim. Painted blue with color stripped off.

Rookwood Faience Lion Head Handled Large Green Jardinier

2pc Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Pottery: 2pc Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Pottery 5.5" to 6.5". Dragonfly vase and leaf bowl. Small chip to base bottom edge. Overall excellent condition.

2pc Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Pottery

Van Briggle 1905 Matte Green Star Bowl: Van Briggle 1905 Matte Green Star Bowl 3"x8". Some minor glaze scratching. Overall excellent condition.

Van Briggle 1905 Matte Green Star Bowl

Rookwood 1905 Blue Green Large Cylinder Vase: Rookwood 1905 Blue Green Large Cylinder Vase 10.75"x4.5". Excellent condition.

Rookwood 1905 Blue Green Large Cylinder Vase

4pc Early Rookwood Assorted Pottery 1904-1907: 4pc Early Rookwood Assorted Pottery 1904-1907 5" to 8.25". Includes square dish, jar, and two single candlesticks. Dish has some minor glaze flaking. Overall excellent condition.

4pc Early Rookwood Assorted Pottery 1904-1907

4pc Early Rookwood Pottery Vases and Bowl 1901-1910: 4pc Early Rookwood Pottery Vases and Bowl 1901-1910 3.5" to 6.5". Small green vase is initialed AD. Excellent condition.

4pc Early Rookwood Pottery Vases and Bowl 1901-1910

2pc Rookwood 1920 Drip Glaze Pottery Vases: 2pc Rookwood 1920 Drip Glaze Pottery Vases 5" to 5.5". Excellent condition.

2pc Rookwood 1920 Drip Glaze Pottery Vases

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