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Ceramics Collector: American Historical Staffordshire Wares |
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Written by Karla Klein Albertson
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Tuesday, 04 August 2009 09:58 |
 Throughout human history, commercial considerations can quickly trump political differences. Economic prosperity seems far more important in the long run than clinging to old enmities. In the 20th century, Americans were purchasing excellent cars from Germany and Japan only a few decades after the battles of World War II.
In the 18th century prior to the Revolutionary War, colonists had imported English stoneware and creamware because it was well made and fashionable. The expertise of the British potteries in mass production made their products a good value even when the long sea journey was factored in.
In the early 19th century, it is no surprise that newly independent Americans once again clamored for British china. Marketing entrepreneurs at pottery firms in the Staffordshire district and elsewhere actively designed patterns that would appeal to American patriotic fervor. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 August 2009 13:14 |
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Ceramics Collector: Cabat's 'feelies' |
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Written by Karla Klein Albertson
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Thursday, 21 May 2009 12:45 |
 While some modern studio pottery is intellectual or even angst-ridden, the work of Rose Cabat (b. 1914) expresses pure joy in its design and decoration. The rounded thin-walled vases, thrown on the wheel, are covered with vivid glazes that mimic the best hues from the natural world.
"Her vases are all about the uniqueness of the shape and the glaze," said Don Treadway of Treadway Gallery in Cincinnati. "They're aptly called ‘feelies' because they are so inviting to actually touch. They transcend normal pottery collectors and appeal to people who just collect objects."
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 August 2009 13:07 |
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Ceramics Collector: Imari Style |
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Written by Karla Klein Albertson
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Wednesday, 08 April 2009 21:37 |
For ceramics collectors, Imari is a porcelain, a palette, and a passion. The style gets its name from the town of Imari on the coast of Japan's largest island, Kyushu, which served as the primary shipping port for porcelain made in the nearby city of Arita.
Imari’s decorative style and bold color scheme became popular immediately with aristocratic collectors in Europe. The colorful designs were copied and interpreted by Chinese, European, and English factories. Even today, Imari porcelain brightens collections around the world.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 April 2009 22:21 |
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