Paul J. Katrich

Positively Unique and Rather Extraordinary
Luster Pottery

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

Featured Vessel for this Week at
The Showplace

Luster Vessel 1162 (5-1/2"): $400.

"A Mayan pyramid, lit with the last rays of
a tropical sunset. Remarkable stepped vase,
alternating delicate, golden luster with
richest scarlet reds. Uncommon, special and
much to be desired."

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:
(313) 359-3400

A 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

The Descriptions of the Vessels
are by Paul J. Katrich

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]

Vessel 1063 (5-1/2"): $450.

"A miniature cosmos, iridescent-blue swirls and
volcanic droplets set this precious vase in motion.
A bright luster interior."

Luster Vessel 1162 (5-1/2"): $400.

"A Mayan pyramid, lit with the last rays of
a tropical sunset. Remarkable stepped vase,
alternating delicate, golden luster with
richest scarlet reds. Uncommon, special and
much to be desired."

"On the Bridges of Paris"
Luster Vessel 1181 (12"): $1,400.

"Fine, classical vase of important size.
Rich sky-blue, midnight-blue and slate-blue lusters
move in rhythmic oppositions between volcanic drips
and streaks. The vessel is swirled round with
frothing lusters like an early-morning mist.

"The title is from the old French song,
and recalls personal memories of a long-ago trip
to the City of Light."

Luster Vessel 1186 (6"): $450. [Sold]

"A psychedelic stained-glass window set with
touches of golden dew. Cloisons of mint green,
mazarin blue, lemon yellow and turquoise are
held within divisions of rich black. Iridescent
droplets of gold and Persian green occur at
intervals. The interior is a metallic copper."

Luster Vessel 1192 (5-1/2"): $450.

"Comet trails of lemon yellow and electric blue
chase each other around this brilliant vase.
Streaks and droplets of iridescent gold follow suit,
completing an effect that is almost fluorescent,
yet highly melodious. The interior is a metallic copper."

Luster Vessel 1197 (4-1/4"): $400. [Sold]

"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"): $300.

"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."

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:
(313) 359-3400

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.

The Show Case with Lustre Pottery
at The Showplace.

"The Showplace is an Art and Antiques
center in New York City (NYC)
with over 135 dealers in all genres
and all periods, from Ancient to Modern Art.
Collectibles, Americana, European Antiques,
Japanese, Chinese, Art Nouveau, Art Deco,
Art Glass, Antique Jewelry, Silver, Antiquities,
Islamic Art and much more.



"Located in the heart of Chelsea
in New York City. Offers weekend
antique shows and special auctions,
and weekday galleries.
Art & Antiques from
all over the world."

[ 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.

Certificates of Authenticity

We offer a complementary Certificate of Authenticity for each Katrich vessel purchased from The Showplace. A Certificate of Authenticity has the vessel's # and image, and is signed and sealed by Paul J. Katrich. After your purchase, please contact Katrich Studios by e-mail: Luster@Katrich.com, or by phone: (313) 359-3400. The Certificate of Authenticity will be mailed to you, without charge. Your personal information will be kept private. Patrons purchasing new Katrich vessels at shows will also receive complementary Certificates of Authenticity, by mail after the event.

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
from these images and information
as was found in creating the pottery.

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

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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