Henry Varnum Poor was born in Chapman, Kansas in 1887. As a boy, Poor showed an aptitude for drawing and a strong interest in nature. He received his BA in art from Stanford University before going to Europe in 1910. Particularly significant for his development as an artist was his stay in London, where he worked under Walter Sickert and visited the Grafton Gallery exhibition “Manet and the Post-Impressionists.” French modernism had such an impact on Poor that he moved to Paris, studying at the Académie Julian for five months. After he returned to the United States, he worked in various modes. Although Poor considered painting his primary medium after the stock market crash in 1929 he focused mainly on ceramics, which brought him fame and numerous awards. He also worked successfully as an architect, designer, furniture maker, sculptor, muralist, author, illustrator, and educator. Self-taught in many of these disciplines, Poor created art that was close to nature, instinctive, vigorous, and well-crafted. He was a founder of the American Designers Gallery in New York and the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine. Among the first ten artists to receive federal funding for murals, Poor painted frescoes at the Departments of Justice and Interior in Washington, D.C. Their success led to commissions for the Land Grant Frescoes at Pennsylvania State University. Poor died in 1970 in New City, New York.
Henry Varnum Poor midcentury Aquatic Themed Stoneware Pottery Bowl with Fish
By Henry Varnum Poor
Located in Southampton, NJ
A unique aquatic-themed stoneware bowl by noted American painter/ceramicist/architect Henry Varnum Poor. The bowl features a motif of an Atlantic sturgeon...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Untitled: Rearview Of a Seated Nude
By Henry Varnum Poor
Located in New York, NY
Henry Varnum Poor (American, 1887-1970), "Untitled: Rearview Of A Seated Nude", Figurative Signed Pen and Ink Drawing, 16 x 10.38, Mid 20th Century Colors: Black and White Henry V...
Ink, Pen
Henry Varnum Poor Rare Abstract Plate
By Henry Varnum Poor
Located in Sharon, CT
An unusual and important abstract work for this important artist and potter.
Ceramic
Lee Barnes Peck Abstract Bronze Etched Plate
By Lee Barnes Peck
Located in South Charleston, WV
Measures: 12.5" x 1.75. Produced circa 1975 by Lee Barnes Peck. Modernist large decorative plate with original shop tag detailing the production of the plate using bronze, and a mult...
Bronze
$11,050
H 15.75 in W 10.88 in
Three Studies of Drapery For The Contrary Oracle; Study Of Nude Men (verso)
By Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Located in PARIS, FR
Provenance: Artist's studio; His brother-in-law, Sir Edmund William Gosse, London; By descent in the Gosse family until 1920-1930; British private collection; by descent; Christie's ...
Paper, Chalk, Pencil
Vintage Sushi Plate Abstract Color Block KOTOBUKI
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a fabulous vintage abstract color block sushi plate. Made by KOTOBUKI. Stamped on the bottom. Great condition. Gently used...
Ceramic
Rare Vintage Lime Green Japanese Dragonware Moriage Ceramic Plate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A very rare lime green moriage dragonware plate. Created of porcelain, this piece is created with a raised enamel design of a dragon in pearly white...
Enamel
Midcentury Stoneware Splatter Bowl
Located in Denton, TX
Midcentury stoneware splatter bowl. Perfect for keys or candy on an entry way table. Unknown signature on the bottom.
Stoneware
$953
H 3.55 in Dm 12.21 in
Large Stoneware Decorative Bowl Floral Motif by Søholm Pottery, Denmark, 1970s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Odense, DK
Large beautiful stoneware bowl handmade at Søholm Stoneware, Denmark in the 1970s. The bowl is hand decorated with a Japanese inspired floral motif depicting a stylized "Lily of the valley" and finished with a wonderful speckled glazing. Soft earth tones. Stamped underneath. The Søholm Pottery on the small island of Bornholm in Denmark was established in 1836 and closed in 1996. They were one of Denmarks finest ceramics workshops. With traditional names such as "Søholm", "Michael Andersen" and "Hjorth's Keramik", Bornholm has managed to place itself heavily on the Danish map within ceramics and handicrafts. Just like Japanese ceramics, Bornholm ceramics...
Stoneware
$300Sale Price|45% Off
H 2.75 in Dm 14 in
Roselane Pottery of Pasadena Pink Salad Bowl with Incised Modernist Fish Design
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pink glazed Roselane pottery bowl with free form swirl and Fish Design in black . Exterior of bowl in matte black finish stamped Roselane on underside...
Pottery
$476Sale Price|20% Off
H 1 in Dm 8.75 in
William Wyman Signed Massachusetts Midcentury Herring Run Studio Pottery Bowl
By William Wyman
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by East Coast/ Massachusetts master potter William Wymann. This piece features a fantastic texture and rich, sumptuous, deep ocean-like blue crackle glaze that chang...
Stoneware
Vintage Rare Redware Pottery Bowl Plate
Located in Asheville, NC
Stunning rare vintage redware pottery. Some chipping please see images for details.
Ceramic
$3,200
H 1.5 in Dm 13.5 in
"Triton with Dolphin", Art Deco Low Bowl in Blue with Aquatic Creatures, France
By Roger Mequinion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and striking, this unique low bowl or plate depicts a form of Triton that is part man, part horse and part fish -- known as an ichthyocentaur -- who is cavorting in the sea with a dolphin and starfish, with rows of waves below and around him. The artist was Roger Mequinion, who produced an entirely unique series of ceramic pieces with thick layers of glaze that he sandblasted to create a layered, three-dimensional design. Here, the outer glaze is a deep blue color, but the sandblasting reveals layers of light blue and white underneath. Mequinion was the first sculptor to work for René Lalique, and helped the master develop a sandblasting technique for his early glass...
Ceramic
$1,395
H 9.45 in W 13 in D 0.79 in
1980 Fauno e Ninfa Faun and Nymph Pencil on Paper Figurative Drawing
Located in Brescia, IT
This delicate drawing of the dance between a Faun and the Nimph, looks following the Jean Cocteau clean line drawings. We can see in this scene, the grace and simplicity of the Neoc...
Paper
Rare Silver Plated Bauhaus Art Deco Shell Bowl by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: silver plated shell element Producer: WMF, Germany (marked with the wmf ikora signature) AGE: 1930s Description: Wonderful art deco element designed and produced ...
Metal
Plate with Ram (Untitled)
By Henry Varnum Poor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(Note: This work is part of our exhibition Connected by Creativity: WPA Era Works from the Collection of Leata and Edward Beatty Rowan) Glazed and...
Ceramic
Sold
H 31.25 in W 27.25 in D 1.25 in
Untitled (Portrait of a Young Woman)
By Henry Varnum Poor
Located in Denver, CO
Framed dimensions are 31.25 x 27.25 x 1.25. Canvas measures 23.5 x 19.75 inches. About the Artist: A native of Kansas, Henry Varnum Poor earned his BA from Stanford University i...
Oil
Henry Varnum Poor Pastel Drawing
By Henry Varnum Poor
Located in New York, NY
Henry Varnum Poor (1887-1970) Pastel and charcoal drawing on paper of trees in blues and greens Signed lower right: HV Poor 1961