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Doyle Lane’s ceramics crackle, bubble, and drip

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Few have transcended the physical properties of ceramics as masterfully as the late California potter Doyle Lane (1923-2002). Moving from New Orleans in 1946, he studied ceramics in Los Angeles and joined a group of Black artists in the El Sereno area of the city.

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Ceramics in America 2023

Maine Antique Digest

A Book Review After more than 20 years as editor of Ceramics in America, Robert Hunter has passed the torch to Ronald W. Fuchs II, who will continue to bring us the latest research by scholars engaged in the study of ceramics made and used in America. The cover story for the

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Wilhelm Kåge, Scandinavian ceramics master

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — The ceramics market has been strong of late, and in particular, Scandinavian ceramics have performed markedly well. Yet many pieces, including those by Wilhelm Kåge, can still be had for reasonable sums. Kåge (1889-1960) first had a career in advertising and poster design in his native Sweden , which led to his […]

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Nelson ceramics look set for victory

Antique Collecting

The enduring legacy of British naval hero Lord Horatio Nelson will be celebrated in two sales taking place this month The post Nelson ceramics look set for victory appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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The Met Is Auctioning Off a Cache of Chinese Ceramics and Jades

Artnet News

The post The Met Is Auctioning Off a Cache of Chinese Ceramics and Jades appeared first on Artnet News. The sale features items from the collection of American business titan John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

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Stanley F. Goldfein collection of Wedgwood ceramics showcased at Dreweatts June 27

Auction Central News

Goldfein collection of ceramics. NEWBURY, UK — Five examples of Wedgwood’s copy of the Portland vase come for sale at Dreweatts on Thursday, June 27 as part of the Stanley F. Variously dated to 1789-1791, each of the five vases — three in black jasper, two in powder blue — has an estimate of £4,000-£6,000 ($5,100-$7,600). […]

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France’s Best Collectibles: Glass, Ceramics, the Marché aux Puces

WorthPoint

Read on to learn everything about shopping in France’s famed marchés aux puces to the best French glass and ceramic brands to seek out. French ceramic dishware to seek out includes Quimper , Aplico, and Emile Henry. From Quimper to Sèvres Which vintage and antique ceramic collectibles should you seek out in France?