Paul J. Katrich

Positively Unique and Rather Extraordinary
Luster Pottery
(for Unique and Extraordinary People)

The Select Grouping
of Luster Vessels
by Paul J. Katrich,
on Exhibition and
Available for Sale,
by Phone or in Person at

The Showplace
Art & Antiques Center
in New York City

Exclusive Show & Sale in January at

The Showplace
Art & Antiques Center
in Manhattan

Showplace On 3 - Third Floor

40 West 25th Street
(near 6th Avenue, in Chelsea),
New York City
(212) 633-6063.

Regular hours are:
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm,
Sat-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm.

Universal Energy
Vessel 1513 (6"). [Sold]

"The ultimate all-inclusive vessel based on a
diagram of the distribution of radiant energy
in the universe. Pulsing lemon yellow fades to
scarlet and cools to iridescent midnight blue.
Random newborn stars appear in flecks of
yellow, orange and glittering gold. The heavens
reduced to a hand-held orb."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Carnival
Vessel 1514 (7"). [Sold]

"Festively colored, silken-matte vessel, alive
with joy. Streamers of saffron and red fly
through a crowd of blue green and turquoise
overshot with confetti of iridescent gold.
A delight in all of its dimensions."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Exploding Stars
Vessel 1515 (8"). [Sold]

"Action-filled pot of birthing constellations.
Clusters of blue and emerald-green stars
assume their rightful positions in the
firmament, leaving iridescent silken trails
of gold and turquoise. The midnight blue of
space comes alive with the dance."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Swirling Flames
Vessel 1516 (9-3/4"). [Sold]

"Fine vessel kissed with the brightest red-orange
silken flames, displaying the essence of its
creation. Lapis-blue iridescent smoke is overcast
with volcanic tendrils and ember trails
convectively rising skyward. The creative power
of the incandescent kiln is set in solid form."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Banner In The Sky
Vessel 1517 (9"). [Sold]

"Floating in a lustrous sky of red, blue and
violet, true stars process. Evocative of the
"Grand Old Flag," ribbons of iridescent gold
fall over turquoise and saffron stars. The title
is an homage to a Frederic Church painting from
the post-civil war era. It depicts a sunset
forming an American Flag, and was celebrated
in its time."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Winter Sunset
Vessel 1518 (9-1/2"). [Sold]

"Layers of bare branches frame a glowing red
sunset ranging to a periwinkle night fall.
The trees are volcanic silver violet, standing
proud of the silken matte landscape. The vessel,
overall, is touched with a warm iridescence.
This is a true depiction of the clear Michigan
sky as December shares its stark beauty."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Vessel 1520 (7-1/2"): $425.

"Orange-umber crescent moons dance in a deep
blue-vellum sky. Trails of remarkable iridescence
echo the dance, like persistence of vision or
fantastic sky writing."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Northern Lights
Vessel 1521 (7-1/4"). [Sold]

"Fine iridescent-vellum landscape vessel,
depicting a northern aurora in green and gold,
progressing through a star-speckled sky.
Majestic pines stand in a snow field of
iridescent violet."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Crystalline Delight
Vessel 1522 (14-1/4"). [Sold]

"A vessel of important quality and size:
an example of my finest work. Burning snow
flakes of yellow orange fall through a silken
sky of deepest blue and rich gold. As in
nature, each is different, and fully realized.
Volcanic blue-and-gold frost hangs in the air.
Inspired by Japanese and Arts & Crafts wood-block
prints, the title is from a stanza in Poe's poem,
"The Bells." This is a superb pot, a gift of the
kiln, and I can make no better."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 1513 to 1518
and 1520 to 1522.

The availability of these vessels is
subject to prior sale at The Showplace.
This listing will be updated
when we learn of purchases.

Recent sales are indicated
by brackets: [Sold]

To see a larger photograph,
please click on an image.

More Luster Pottery at The Showplace

Showplace On 3 - Third Floor

Vessel 1489 (6-1/4"): $350.

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Vessel 1490 (6"): $400.

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 1489 and 1490
Available at The Showplace

Please Call The Showplace
for the Latest Information:
(212) 633-6063

Hours are Mon-Fri 10am-6pm,
Sat-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm.

Located at 40 West 25th Street
(near 6th Avenue, in Chelsea),
New York City.

If you prefer, call Katrich Studios
for more information and assistance:
(248) 738-7720
or send e-mail to Luster@Katrich.com

Luster Vessel 310 (5"): $300.

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Luster Vessel 433 (11"): $750.

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Luster Vessel 839 (6-1/4"): $425.

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Luster Vessel 1150 (6"): $200.

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Luster Vessel 1307 (4"): $225.

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 310, 433, 839, 1150, 1307 and 1472

Luster Vessel 529 (4-1/2"): $275.

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessel 529 at The Showplace

Also available at The Showplace

Luster Vessel 661 (6"): $450.

"A fine, ribbed vessel in hues of orange copper and
iridescent gold. An emerald green volcanic matte glaze
enfolds the piece like the accretions of time on an
ancient treasure."

Personal Note from the Artist

Dear friends, For the convenience of our patrons, new vessels will be posted here, available for purchase. Many wonders will soon appear; please check back frequently. As many of you are aware, demand for my work has been increasing, and it is difficult to accommodate everyone's wishes. I am intensely grateful for the support and interest of my patrons. This is a wonderful time for us. The fact remains that I annually produce fewer than 200 unique ceramic vessels. These are never repeated or made in multiples. Continuing requests from my clients, many of whom are far afield, have suggested a central sales location. To this end, The Showplace - Art and Antiques Center in New York City will now be selling a selection of my pottery. The Showplace sports a fascinating collection of objects in a multi-dealer setting. It is virtually an unique venue in Manhattan. I encourage you to visit. I have personally chosen and described this fine selection of my pottery. These pieces may be had from The Showplace, either in person or by telephone. The Showplace staff will answer all questions regarding purchases and availability. You will find The Showplace staff to be competent, professional and helpful. They enjoy my full confidence. They will arrange for safe shipping at a nominal fee for distant customers, or will oblige you in person. Warm regards, Paul J. Katrich

The Showplace in Manhattan

Art & Antiques Center

40 West 25th Street
(near 6th Avenue, in Chelsea),
New York City.

Mon-Fri 10am-6pm,
Sat-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm.

Please request Mr. Amos Balaish,
or any member of the "Showplace On3" staff,
in person or by phone: (212) 633-6063

International Customers:
Please contact The Showplace directly
by e-mail to purchase pottery:
Sales@NYShowplace.com

The Showplace in Manhattan

"ShowplaceOn3" - 3rd Floor.

The Showplace Associates
Will Accommodate Your
Sales Questions and Desires:
Please Visit or Call
"Showplace On3": (212) 633-6063
for More Information

Phone Orders are Gratefully Accepted.

Hours are Mon-Fri 10am-6pm,
Sat-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm.

If you prefer, call Katrich Studios
for more information and assistance:
(248) 738-7720
or send e-mail to Luster@Katrich.com

This listing is provided as a
courtesy for our patrons.
The availability of these vessels is
subject to prior sale at The Showplace.
The Showplace staff takes pride in having
full responsibility for all sales.
They have no direct connection to our website
and do not update this list.

This listing will be updated
when we learn of purchases.

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at The Showplace.

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"Located in the heart of Chelsea
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[ Quoted from The Showplace website. ]

40 West 25th Street
(near 6th Avenue, in Chelsea).

Mon-Fri 10am-6pm,
Sat-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm,
Phone: (212) 633-6063.

Please request Mr. Amos Balaish,
or any member of the "Showplace On3" staff,
in person or by phone: (212) 633-6063

Click Here to
View The Showplace Website.

This website contains a complete visual archive
of the ceramic works by noted Studio Potter
Paul J. Katrich. His pottery is part of
important, public and private collections.

We hope you find the same delight
as was found in creating the pottery,
in these photographs and videos by George A. Lees.

Design and Lecture Services

Paul J. Katrich is a modern traditionalist.
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.
Mr. Katrich serves as Secretary on the Board of the
American Art Pottery Association.

"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 (248) 738-7720


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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.

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.

The Katrich Mark

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

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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Photography, videography and website about Paul J. Katrich are by George A. Lees, a graduate of Cranbrook School and the University of Michigan. Fine-art photography and videography services are available from George A. Lees, through Katrich Studios. Please send email to GeorgeLees@Katrich.com or call us at (248) 738-7720. All text and pictures at this website are copyright protected. The descriptions, designs, photography and videography of the art, pottery and history of Paul J. Katrich are copyright © 1995-2012 Katrich Studios, Inc., and all rights are reserved. Individuals and entities may not reproduce, use, copy, plagiarize or otherwise borrow anything without the express written permission of Katrich Studios, Inc. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of U.S. and international copyright law. The only exception is for limited, traditional "Fair Use", where attribution to Paul J. Katrich must be indicated. Additional text and pictures with links about places, events and websites are owned by their respective copyright holders. Katrich Studios, Inc., provides these links as a courtesy, and is not responsible for use of these links or the content on other websites. Your privacy: if you send us e-mail and paper addresses, they are only used to send tickets and information about Katrich Studios. We will not sell or give your addresses to others. The Trademark of Paul J. Katrich, shown on these pages and elsewhere, is registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office, and all rights are reserved. The Service Mark of Paul J. Katrich, shown in a menu and elsewhere, is registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office, and all rights are reserved.

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