2005 Arts & Crafts Conference
at the Grove Park Inn,
Asheville, North Carolina
"Stellar Nursery"
Luster Vessel 0891 (9-1/2")
Luster Vessel 0887 (15")
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22 Luster Vessels were Created by
Paul J. Katrich for the 2005
Arts & Crafts Conference
Vessel 0871 (5-1/2")
Vessel 0872 (6-1/4")
Vessel 0873 (5")
Vessel 0874 (4-2/4")
Vessel 0875 (4-3/4")
Vessel 0876 (4-1/2")
Vessel 0877 (3-1/4")
Vessel 0878 (4-1/4")
Vessel 0879 (3-3/4")
Vessel 0880 (3-1/2")
Vessel 0881 (4-1/4")
Vessel 0882 (3-1/2")
Vessel 0883 (4-1/2")
Vessel 0884 (5-1/4")
Vessel 0885 (9-1/2")
Vessel 0886 (9-1/2")
Vessel 0887 (15")
Vessel 0888 (6")
Vessel 0889 (8")
Vessel 0890 (4-3/4")
"Stellar Nursery"
Vessel 0891 (9-1/2")
Vessel 0892 (14")
Additional Vessels from Fall-Winter,
2004-2005, Also Available at the
2005 Arts & Crafts Conference
Vessel 0839 (6")
Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessel 0839,
which has been available
at The Showplace in Manhattan.
Vessel 0846 (5-1/2")
Vessel 0847 (5-1/2")
Vessel 0849 (5")
Vessel 0852 (5-1/2")
Vessel 0858 (5-1/2")
Vessel 0862 (Diameter 7"; Height 3-1/2")
Vessel 0863 (4-3/4")
Luster Vessel Donation for the
2005 Arts & Crafts Conference
in the Grove Park Inn,
Asheville, North Carolina
"Early Frost"
Vessel 0853 (8")
This Significant
Volcanic-Luster Vessel was
Donated for Auction at the
2005 Arts & Crafts Conference
in the Grove Park Inn,
Asheville, North Carolina
All Proceeds Benefit the
Arts & Crafts Research Fund
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Arts & Crafts Conference Website
Style: 1900 Magazine
Article (Condensed) about the
2005 Conference and Luster Pottery
by Paul J. Katrich
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please click on it.
The Katrich Show Booth at the
2005 Arts & Crafts Conference,
in the Grove Park Inn,
Asheville, North Carolina,
February 18-20, 2005
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
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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
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Fine Art Pottery
The contemporary pottery of Paul J. Katrich
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 "KATRICH" name was included
below his Registered Trademark
(a Grecian Sphinx), and then
glazed and fired together
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
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