Paul J. Katrich

Positively Unique and Rather Extraordinary
Luster Pottery

2008 Arts & Crafts Conference
at the Grove Park Inn

"Hiawatha", Luster Vessel 1213 (10-1/4"),
"Snow In The Maples", Luster Vessel 1219 (11-1/4"),
and "Arctic Islands", Luster Vessel 1222 (10-1/4").

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Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
Created in Winter, 2008, for the
2008 Arts & Crafts Conference

Grove Park Inn
Asheville, North Carolina
February 22-24, 2008

Vessel 1193 (5").

Vessel 1194 (4-1/2").

Vessel 1195 (4-1/2").

Vessel 1196 (4-1/2").

Vessel 1198 (4-1/2").

Vessel 1199 (5-1/4").

Vessel 1200 (7-1/4").

Vessel 1201 (6").

"Orange Tree"
Vessel 1202 (5-3/4").

Vessel 1204 (6-3/4").

Vessel 1205 (3-3/4").

Vessel 1206 (5-1/4").

Vessel 1207 (5").

Vessel 1208 (4-1/2").

Vessel 1209 (7").

Vessel 1210 (7").

Vessel 1211 (6-1/2").

"Hiawatha"
Vessel 1213 (10-1/4").

Vessel 1214 (6-1/2").

"Rainbow Chaser"
Vessel 1215 (10-1/2").

Vessel 1216 (5-1/4").

Vessel 1217 (6-1/4").

Vessel 1218 (4-1/4").

"Snow In The Maples"
Vessel 1219 (11-1/4").

Vessel 1220 (6").

Vessel 1221 (4-3/4").

"Arctic Islands"
Vessel 1222 (10-1/4").

Vessel 1223.

"Day Is Dying In The West"
Vessel 1224.

Vessel 1225.

Vessel 1226.

Vessel 1227.

Also Shown at the
2008 Arts & Crafts Conference

Vessel 1064 (7")

Vessel 1091 (8-1/2").

Vessel 1175 (6").

This Work was Donated for the
Arts & Crafts Society, Benefit Auction

Vessel 1170 (5-3/4").

2008 Arts & Crafts Conference
Grove Park Inn
Asheville, North Carolina

February 22-24, 2008

The show booth at the 2008 Arts & Crafts Conference.

36 Katrich Luster Vessels:
Sold Out

Thank You Grove Park,
Patrons and Friends!

At the Arts & Crafts Conference, you can attend
conference presentations about the American
and European Arts & Crafts and Mission Movement.

Dealers offer fine period antiques, and
noted living artists make available
their works in a sympathetic vein.

Click here to
view the Arts & Crafts Conference website.

More Luster Vessels Created During Winter, 2008

Vessel 1212 (11").

Vessel 1228 (4-3/4").

These Luster Vessels from Winter, 2008
have been Available at
The Showplace in New York City

Luster Vessel 1197 (4-1/4").

"A Baked Alaska overshot with gold.
Spectacular cabinet vase with "icebergs" floating
in a frigid northern sea of richest turquoise.
In a virtuoso performance, the glaze stands
very proud of the surface. A bold, impressive
and delightful pot. The interior is a gold luster."

Luster Vessel 1203 (5-3/4").

"Lovely, iridescent-gold bottle vase,
worthy of Ali Baba. Who knows what
magic it may contain? The interior
is a bright-metallic copper luster."

Luster Vessel 1229 (4-3/4"): $350.

"A spectacular Western sunset, seen through the
kaleidoscope of the mind's eye. Scarlet, violet
and indigo blue flow in marbleized patterns,
through tracery of Saffron yellow. Wisps of
atmospheric iridescence occur at intervals.
The vase is completed with a brilliant-ruby
luster interior."

Luster Vessel 1230 (4-3/4"): $300.

"Tendrils of iridescent frost forming on
a turquoise and cobalt sea: rushing water
stilled by blue ice. A beautifully active,
classical vase. The interior is a
brilliant-ruby luster."

The descriptions are by Paul J. Katrich.

View luster pottery by Paul J. Katrich
currently available at The Showplace in New York City.

Internet Archive and History

We have kept this Internet archive since
the earliest existence of the vessels.
Believing Katrich Pottery to have permanent
value and historical resonance, we have
expended substantial resources, both material
and intellectual, to maintain this record.
In so much as possible, it is absolutely complete.

This documentation virtually assures the
authenticity and integrity of all Katrich vessels,
however far they may travel. Our collectors will
always enjoy total access to the true story of
their cherished pottery.

To our knowledge, no other studio pottery,
vintage or modern, can claim so sober and
comprehensive an account of unique work.
In the realm of ceramics, nothing comparable
has been attempted or so long preserved.

We welcome visitation from collectors, students,
scholars and pottery enthusiasts of every stripe.
Katrich Studios, Inc., is the ultimate authority
for the works of Paul J. Katrich.
We hope that you enjoy our efforts.

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Design and Lecture Services

Paul J. Katrich is a contemporary classicist.
He is also a degreed Art Historian
and frequent guest lecturer in the
fine and decorative arts.

An accomplished sculptor and artist in many media,
he offers a variety of professional design services.

"I am always delighted to speak to
you regarding your needs and interests.
I am pleased to discuss gallery and museum shows,
charitable events, commissions, lectures or
special purchases. You may expect a prompt
and polite response." - Paul J. Katrich

Your questions and comments
are gratefully received,
by sending e-mail to
Luster@Katrich.com
or by phoning (313) 359-3400

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Fine Art Pottery

The pottery consists of fine,
hand-thrown ceramic vessels,
fired with rare colors and treatments,
including in-glaze iridescent lusters.

Each piece is utterly unique
in design and execution:
no repetition is possible.

Flawed or inferior examples are
destroyed: no second-quality Katrich
pottery is ever permitted to enter
the marketplace.

An artist-signed and sealed
"Certificate of Authenticity",
with the work's # and image,
accompanies each vessel.

The Pottery Marks
of Paul J. Katrich

From 1997-2005
his Registered Trademark
(a Grecian Sphinx)
was glazed and fired
onto the bottom
of the vessels.

Beginning in 2006
his Registered Service Mark
(a Grecian Sphinx with
"Katrich" added below)
has been glazed and fired
onto the bottom
of the vessels.

A Grecian Sphinx

The Katrich Trademark

A Personal Description by the Artist

"A Grecian Sphinx appears on all authentic ceramic works of Paul J. Katrich. The Sphinx is a symbol shrouded in myth and antiquity; revered in many cultures.

"I adopted this signature to demonstrate respect for the artists of the ancient East, whose pottery is a constant source of wonder. For me, the Sphinx is a guardian of arcane knowledge and many mysteries.

"By tradition, the vessel held in her paws denotes life and special insight.

"She has faithfully served Katrich Studios, as a companion and good-luck token, for many years. May she do as much for the possessor."

Paul J. Katrich

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