Every Katrich Vessel
 
  All Vessels are Unique in Design and Execution
 
  Spring, 2008, for the American Art Pottery Association Show and Auction, Philadelphia.
 
  Winter, 2008, for the Arts & Crafts Conference in Asheville, North Carolina, and for The Showplace in Manhattan.
 
  Fall, 2007, for the NY Pier Antiques and Others Art Show, and for The Showplace in Manhattan.
 
  Summer, 2007, for the Pottery Lovers Reunion Show in Zanesville, Ohio.
 
  Spring, 2007, for the Arts & Crafts Chicago and American Art Pottery Association Shows.
 
  Winter, 2007, for the Arts & Crafts Conference in Asheville, North Carolina.
 
  Winter, 2007, for the New York Ceramics Fair, NYC.
 
  Fall, 2006, for the Fall New York Antiques and Fine Art Fair, NYC.
 
  Summer, 2006, for the Pottery Lovers Reunion in Zanesville, Ohio.
 
  Spring, 2006, for the AAPA Pottery Show, Dalton's in Syracuse, NY, and The Showplace in Manhattan.
 
  Winter, 2006, for the Arts & Crafts Conference, in Asheville, NC.
 
  Winter, 2006, for the New York Ceramics Fair, NYC.
 
  Fall, 2005, for the Pottery Expo in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, and for the Showplace.
 
  Summer, 2005, for the Wendy Fall Fair in NYC.
 
  Summer, 2005, for the Pottery Lovers Reunion in Zanesville, Ohio.
 
  Winter-Spring, 2005, for the AAPA Convention and Show in Cincinnati, Ohio.
 
  Winter, 2005, for the Arts & Crafts Conference in Asheville, NC.
 
  Fall-Winter, 2004-05, for the New York Ceramics Fair, NYC.
 
  Summer, 2004.
 
  Spring, 2004, for the Solo Exhibition in New York City.
 
  Winter, 2004, for the Arts & Crafts Conference in Asheville, NC.
 
  Winter, 2004, for the New York Ceramics Fair, NYC..
 
  Fall, 2003.
 
  Summer, 2003.
 
  Spring, 2003, for the AAPA Convention and Show, Cincinatti, Ohio.
 
  Winter-Spring, 2003.
 
  Winter, 2003, for the Arts & Crafts Conference in Asheville, NC.
 
  Fall, 2002.
 
  Summer, 2002.
 
  Spring, 2002.
 
  Winter, 2002, for the Arts & Crafts Conference in Asheville, NC.
 
  Fall-Winter, 2001-02.
 
  Summer, 2001.
 
  Spring, 2001.
 
  Winter, 2001, for the Arts & Crafts Conference in Asheville, NC.
 
  Fall-Winter, 2000-01.
 
  Summer, 2000.
 
  Winter-Spring, 2000.
 
  Fall, 1999, for the first Katrich Exhibition.
 
  Summer, 1999.
 
  Spring, 1999.
 
  Winter, 1999.
 
  Fall, 1998.
 
  Summer, 1998.
 
  Fall-Spring, 1997-98.
 
  Sculptural works made from 1995-1997.
 

Trademark of Paul J. Katrich Paul J. Katrich

Positively Unique and Rather Extraordinary
Luster Pottery




Evening Star


by Edgar Allan Poe



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"Evening Star"
(from the Edgar Allan Poe poem)
Vessel 0951 (13")

"Poe is a writer of such gifts and accomplishments
that it is difficult to give him adequate credit.
Beyond the stereotypes and haunted themes, he
often transcends in unexpected ways. This vase
is a gentle tribute to one of my favorite authors."

[Description by Paul J. Katrich]




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"Evening Star"
by Edgar Allan Poe


'T was noontide of summer,
And mid-time of night;
And stars, in their orbits,
Shone pale, thro' the light
Of the brighter, cold moon,
'Mid planets her slaves,
Herself in the Heavens,
Her beam on the waves.
   I gazed awhile
   On her cold smile;
Too cold— too cold for me—
  There pass'd, as a shroud,
  A fleecy cloud,
And I turned away to thee,
  Proud Evening Star,
  In thy glory afar,
And dearer thy beam shall be;
  For joy to my heart
  Is the proud part
Thou bearest in Heaven at night,
  And more I admire
  Thy distant fire,
Than that colder, lowly light.





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Image of a Print Edition


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Photographic Edition Prints


Detail Pigment Prints
Created from the Master Images
of Katrich Pottery,
Available for Purchase



[Print P0951eap by Paul J. Katrich - 'Edgar Allan Poe'] [Spacer] [Print P0951es by Paul J. Katrich - 'Evening Star']
Edgar Allan Poe, Print P0951eap, and
Evening Star, Print P0951es.





A Personal Note from the Artist


"In response to frequent requests, we are pleased
to make the following selection of fine art,
photographic prints available to collectors.
Many of you have noted and admired examples of
these images as a component of our show displays.

"I have chosen a grouping of superior images,
beautifully photographed and formatted by
George A. Lees. These detail photographs offer an
intimate view of my pottery and glazes, that is
most unique. They are brilliant in color,
and dramatic in concept. The prints may be framed
and displayed to great advantage, as I have seen
in the homes of many of my patrons.

"The prints are presented on fine paper with
archival inks, 13 inches by 19 inches in size.
The image size is approximately 11 inches by 16 inches.

"Each print is hand-signed in the border by the artist,
Paul J. Katrich, and the photographer, George A. Lees.

"Prints may be purchased at the cost of $100 apiece, U.S.
Postage is included in the continental United States.
Checks and all major credit cards are accepted.

"Please contact Katrich Studios by sending e-mail to:
Luster@Katrich.com,
or by phone: (313) 359-3400,
and we will be pleased to assist you in your purchase."

Paul J. Katrich



[New York Fall Fair, October, 2006]
Katrich Prints at the Fall New York
Antiques and Fine Art Fair, October 5-9, 2006
(shown in frames, not included with purchase).



Click Here to View All
Available Prints from Paul J. Katrich



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please click on an image.




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View Luster Vessel "Evening Star"
at the 2005 Wendy Fall Show
,
Park Avenue Armory
(Seventh Regiment Armory)
in New York City


View Luster Vessel "The Mercy of the Fire"
Inspired by the Edgar Allan Poe Poem,
"The Bells"




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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.




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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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click in the frame with the right button
(or hold down your Mac's mouse button)
and choose the option "Show picture".
A momentary problem with the Internet
may have occurred.



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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


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






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.



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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.

[ Trademark fired onto bottom of 2 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.

[ Updated Trademark of Paul J. Katrich ]



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[Katrich Registered Trademark] 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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