Waylande Desantis Gregory was born in Baxter Springs, Kansas, on June 13, 1905. He was a sculptor, a designer and a craftsman. He studied at Pittsburg State Teachers College, 1922 and enrolled in the Kansas City Art Institute. Within a few months, Gregory accepted a position with the McCartney Ornamental Plastering Company. Though still very young, Gregory was soon assigned his first major project of the design and casting of architectural ornaments for Strong Hall, the administration building at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. Gregory next found his way to the Chicago Art Institute, where he came under the influence of historian-sculptor Loredo Taft and began to work in marble, bronze and ceramics. Ceramics became Gregory’s primary medium. He apprenticed himself to the Midland Terra Cotta Company in Cicero, Illinois, then enrolled at the University of Kansas City to study chemistry, geology and mineralogy. Before embarking on his career as a ceramic sculptor, however, in 1928 he went as artist-designer to the Cowan Art Pottery Studio in Rocky River, Ohio. When the Cowan Studio closed in December 1931, Gregory went to the Cranbrook Academy of Art as a fellow-in-residence. In 1932, he established his own studio in Bound Brook, New Jersey and turned his attention to creating ton-size, ceramic statuary. He died in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on August 18, 1971.
Royal Copenhagen Heron Sculpture
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual Royal Copenhagen blue heron glazed ceramic sculpture. Signed and dated 1938. Crackle glaze, heavy and quite large. Note one imperfection-a chip-see photo.
Two Antonio da Ros Cenedese Murano Glass Sculpture Penguins
By Antonio da Ros
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Two unusual Cenedese Antonio da Ros glass sculptures. Abstract penguins, with sommerso type center stripes. One is 10.5"h, the other is 9.5"h.
Art Glass
Unusual Charles Counts Modernist Ceramic Mid Century Vase Pottery
By Charles Counts
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual ceramic vase Charles Counts, ca' 1960's. Comprising of an abstract figure sliced and becoming two forms-a simple and visually striking effect. A quick note about t...
Ceramic
Bronze Rooster by Anne Van Kleeck
By Anne van Kleeck
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming bronze rooster-unique piece by American sculptor Anne Van Kleeck. From the artist's estate. A note about the artist: Anne Van Kleeck was primarily known for her works in cast bronze and ceramics. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.) and Ohio State University (M.A.) and spent several years as a professor of art in Ohio and Florida. In 1957, Anne traveled to Venice, Italy to study bronze and lost wax casting, beaten iron and mosaic techniques. During that stay she employed an Italian foundry expert and together they established a small foundry on the island of Murano where they cast bronzes for her one woman show in Venice. Van Kleecks work has won multiple awards and is owned worldwide by private collectors and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum and MOMA in New York. She was contemporaries of and exhibited with Ruth Asawa, Gary Knox Bennett...
Bronze
A Pair Of Brass Apple Sculptures Decorative 1960's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of vintage, patinated, brass apple sculptures. Heavy and well made, one retaining a label.
Brass
Ceramic Vase by Fenice Albisola for Manlio Trucco Italy ca' 1930
By Manlio Trucco
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceramic charger/plate signed by Fenice Albisola for Manlio Trucco - Italy 1930. Handpainted ravens done in a bold graphic style.
Ceramic
Pair of Sculptural Swan Metal Garden Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oversized Garden Planters or Jardinieres in the shape of a swan. Details of the face and feathers are both well done and graceful. The pair make a lovely addition to any garden or patio setting - they can add to a very sophisticated space or used on the side of whimsical. Pre-cut drainage holes and ready for planting - they could also be used up high flanking an entry or down low for a door way...
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century French Cast Metal Swan Garden Planters with Patina and Gilt
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden, patio, or interior space with this striking pair of antique French swan planters, crafted circa 1950. These large-scale jardinieres are cast in metal, each sculptu...
Metal
Art Deco Hungarian Porcelain Statuette Swans Couple by Holloaza
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Age Art Deco Hungarian porcelain figurine depicting swans couple by Holloaza, in excellent conditions, signed About Holloaza Hollohaza porcelain...
Porcelain
Vintage Chapman Swan Centerpiece, Chased Brass, Italian Design, 1980
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chapman Swan centerpiece with chased brass head and neck. Made in Italy circa 1980. A wonderful planter for an orchid centerpiece. A rare find.
Composition, Brass
Italian Midcentury Finissime Porcellane Swans Sculpture, Firenze , 1950s
By Finissime Porcellane
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Impressive porcelain by "finissime porcellane" 1950s from Firenze in Tuscany.
Porcelain
Pair of Brass Swans Jardinières Flowerpot Vintage 31cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Nice pair of large brass flower pots or jardinières in the shape of a graceful swan, vintage objects from circa the 1970s, unmarked. Stunning vintag...
Brass
