Luster Vessel 1455 - The City That Never Sleeps.

"The City That Never Sleeps"
Luster Vessel 1455 (15").

Katrich Studios Trademark.Paul J. Katrich

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



A Brief Video with
Paul J. Katrich
Throwing Pottery

Video About Paul J. Katrich


Click Here to Watch
Paul J. Katrich Throwing Pottery
in HD at YouTube
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[Iridescent Pottery by Paul J. Katrich (1510)]

The Storm Is Lifted
Vessel 1510 (7").

"Dissipating storm clouds retreat after releasing their fury.
Night approaches and a lovely red and purple sunset hangs
iridescent over the nourished landscape. Calm evening falls
in richest lapis blue and gold from the rim, heralding day's end."


Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 1509, 1510 and 1511,
which have been Available at
The Showplace in Manhattan







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[Iridescent Pottery by Paul J. Katrich (1499)]

Vessel 1499 (6-1/4").



Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 1488-1491, 1498-1499 and 1501,
which have been Available at
The Showplace in Manhattan





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[Iridescent Pottery by Paul J. Katrich (1472)]
A Dozen Bluejays
Luster Vessel 1472 (10").


Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessel 1472, "A Dozen Bluejays"
and 310, 433, 839, 1150 and 1307,
which have been Available at
The Showplace in Manhattan





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Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 519, 529, 588 and 1396
which have been Available at
The Showplace in Manhattan





A Select Grouping of Luster Vessels
by Paul J. Katrich is on Exhibition
and Available for Purchase at
The Showplace in New York City.

 

View luster pottery at The Showplace.




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American Art Pottery Collecting

Broadcast Television Interviews
with Paul J. Katrich

Collecting American Art Pottery



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A Video Series by Paul J. Katrich:
Window On Collecting Art & Antiques



"Vintage Books"


Paul J. Katrich talks about collecting books, and he shows interesting examples. Vintage, rare and antiquarian books can often be found at very low prices. Compared to computer files, books can be collected as physical objects, to be held and enjoyed in many ways. Beginning collectors can easily start a personal library. Literature, nonfiction and instructional titles are shown. Book art is displayed, including Gustave Dore illustrations in a copy of Dante's Inferno.



"Jacques Sicard and Weller Sicard Pottery"


Jacques Sicard was an unique pottery decorator, who developed his own glazes and methods to achieve extraordinary colors with iridescent, satin-matte surfaces. He first developed these glazes and techniques in the late 1800's while working with the important studio potter, Clement Massier in France. Then in the early 1900's, Sicard came to the United States and designed works for the Weller Pottery in Zanesville, Ohio. There he produced the famous Weller Sicard line of pottery, also known as Sicardo. Jacques Sicard produced this pottery in secret, and when he left Weller Pottery in 1907, they were unable to continue his methods.



"Hugh Cornwall Robertson & Dedham Pottery"


Hugh Cornwall Robertson was a studio potter and an owner of Chelsea Keramic Art Works, and later Dedham Pottery in Massachusetts, during the late 1800's and early 1900's. His works are highly regarded and collectible for their unique glazes and treatments, some inspired by Chinese ceramics. Many Robertson vessels are on display in the Robert Ellison Collection at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art in NY City. Paul J. Katrich shows examples of Robertson's works, and talks about the history and secrets of their creation.


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American Art Pottery Secrets

A Presentation by Paul J. Katrich
at the 2010 Arts & Crafts Conference

Shown in 6 Parts




Part 1




Part 2.




Part 3.




Part 4.




Part 5.




Part 6.




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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.



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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 Service Mark] 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


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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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