Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
Created in Fall, 2009

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the
November and December, 2009
Exhibition of the Holiday Season
at The Showplace in New York City

Luster Vessel 1380 (6-3/4").

Luster Vessel 1381 (7").

"The decoration of this piece echoes the
colors and pattern of an ancient Incan tapestry.
Indigo-blue, turquoise, lemon-yellow and
emerald-green cubes blend melodiously under a
golden iridescent sheen. The surface bears the
rich texture and feel of fine linen, patinated
by the accretion of centuries. The weft of the
"textile" is shot through with threads of pure gold.

"A lovely vessel; pleasant to hold and to contemplate."

Luster Vessel 1384 (7").

Luster Vessel 1385 (4-1/2").

"The last rays of a saffron sun penetrate
inky-blue clouds of a lifting storm, as night
approaches. The vessel recalls Expressionist works
by Emil Nolde, or perhaps color-field paintings of the
1960's, packing a great deal of punch for its
diminutive size. A beautiful silken-matte iridescence
falls over the piece, with an interior of richest
metallic gold. The richness of the yellow passages
is only hinted at by the camera's limitations."

Luster Vessel 1386 (6-1/2").

Luster Vessel 1387 (5-1/2").

Luster Vessel 1388 (5-1/4").

"A coral reef in dense volcanic glaze
embraces this spectacular vase. Bubbles
and encrustations of iridescent green, gold,
deep blues and purple recall a colony of
marine life in a shallow, tropical sea.
As complex and interesting a combination
of glazes as one could hope to find on an
individual vessel."

Luster Vessel 1389 (5").

"A lovely vessel, the color of sparkling Merlot.
Golden arabesques and passages blend with
burgundy reds in an effervescent harmony.
The shoulder of the vase terminates in an
iridescent-silken matte of deepest-ultraviolet hue."

Luster Vessel 1390 (5-1/4").

"A glaze of delicate green moss rises like
mist from a forest pond of iridescent amber.
An early winter frost solidifies the waters.
The architectonic shape of the vessel is a
pleasant counterbalance to the organic surface
and unexpected reflections."

Luster Vessel 1391 (6-1/2").

"A scarlet sunrise in the Everglades.
Iridescent ruby emanates from a forest floor
of golden bronze, with the first intense
rays of morning. A fine and sophisticated
Persian vessel, blending the subtle with
the intense."

Luster Vessel 1392 (6-1/2").

"Deep, mossy-mint green flows into a
silken surface of lapis blue. The
impression is of tree branches in
full sun and wind, reflecting back
a thick golden light."

Luster Vessel 1393 (5-1/2").

"A wonderful, whimsical vase, with a
bemused constellation of turquoise and
magenta stars. The stars dance in an
iridescent satin of deep indigo, violet
and copper. A delight in all its dimensions."

The vessel descriptions are by Paul J. Katrich.

View luster pottery by Paul J. Katrich
currently available at The Showplace in New York City.

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the
2009 NY Pier Art and Antiques Show

Shown by Barbara Gerr and Arnie Small

Luster Vessel 1376 (6-1/4").

Luster Vessel 1377 (4-1/2").

Luster Vessel 1378 (7").

Luster Vessel 1379 (5-1/2").

Moonrise November
Luster Vessel 1382 (10-1/2").

The World Spinning Like a Toy
Luster Vessel 1383 (10-1/2").

Click here for American Art Pottery from
Barbara Gerr and Arnie Small Antiques.

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
for the 2009 Columbus, Ohio
Art Pottery Exhibition and Sale

Alladin Center
Columbus, Ohio
October 3-4, 2009

Vessel 1369 (7-1/4").

Vessel 1370 (6").

Vessel 1371 (7").

Vessel 1372 (6-3/4").

Vessel 1373 (5-3/4").

Glacier Bay
Vessel 1374 (12-3/4").

Goldenrod
Vessel 1375 (10").

News Release for the 2009 Columbus Show

All Fired Up!
All-pottery event set

The Columbus Pottery Show and Sale is set for Oct. 3 and 4 at the Aladdin Center, 3850 Stelzer Rd. The event inclues a pottery auction on Oct. 2, followed by the show and sale.

Fifty art pottery exhibitors representing more than 100 years of art pottery will be featured. Their work spans all styles, from Victorian, art nouveau, arts & cafts, art deco, modern and contemporary.

The vintage art pottery includes many Ohio Valley potteries such as McCoy, Rookwood, Roseville, Weller, Owens, Cambridge and others. There will also be vintage pots from the likes of Fulper, Grueby, Saturday Evening Girls, Frankoma, Van Briggle, Red Wing and RumRill, Haeger and the University of North Dakota.

Studio potters, including Paula Pillin and Rose Cabat will be shown as well as a number of European potteries, such as French potters, Moorcroft of England and prominent designers from the mid-century Nordic movement.

A number of celebrated, contemporary art potters will show their hand-thrown and decorated art pottery. They include Paul Katrich's rich lustre glaze vessels, Chris Powell's arts & crafts style pots and Scott Draves' pots inspired by natural and organic elements. Prices will range from about $10 to thousands for the ultra rare pieces.

The event offers two points of purchase, the Show and Sale, featuring art pottery exhibitors specializing in vintage art pottery, studio pottery and contemporary art pottery, and the auction, featuring unusual and coveted merchandise.

Hours are Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Oct. 4 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m.. Admission is $6.00. For more information, visit www.columbuspottery.com."

2009 Columbus, Ohio
Art Pottery Exhibition and Sale

The first ever Art Pottery Show & Auction in Columbus, Ohio
occurred October 2, 3 & 4, 2009. It began with an
important Art Pottery Auction, and was followed by a
2-day Art Pottery Show & Sale, representing 50 of the
finest vintage pottery dealers and contemporary potters
in the country, all in one weekend.

The Art Pottery Exhibition and Sale was at the
Alladin Center
3850 Stelzer Road
Columbus, Ohio.

Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4
Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 4 PM

The Art Pottery Auction was at the Alladin Center
and was Live Online at www.potterymarketplace.com
Friday, October 2 at 5:00 PM
The Preview was 2:00 to 5:00 PM.

Greg Belhorn & Peter D. Gehres, CAI, CES
Belhorn Auction Services, LLC
More auction information at www.belhorn.com
or call (614) 921-9441.

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich Created in Fall, 2009

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the November and December, 2009 Exhibition of the Holiday Season at The Showplace in New York City

Luster Vessel 1380 (6-3/4").

Luster Vessel 1384 (7").

Luster Vessel 1386 (6-1/2").

Luster Vessel 1387 (5-1/2").

Luster Vessel 1389 (5"). "A lovely vessel, the color of sparkling Merlot. Golden arabesques and passages blend with burgundy reds in an effervescent harmony. The shoulder of the vase terminates in an iridescent-silken matte of deepest-ultraviolet hue."

Luster Vessel 1390 (5-1/4"). "A glaze of delicate green moss rises like mist from a forest pond of iridescent amber. An early winter frost solidifies the waters. The architectonic shape of the vessel is a pleasant counterbalance to the organic surface and unexpected reflections."

Luster Vessel 1391 (6-1/2"). "A scarlet sunrise in the Everglades. Iridescent ruby emanates from a forest floor of golden bronze, with the first intense rays of morning. A fine and sophisticated Persian vessel, blending the subtle with the intense."

Luster Vessel 1392 (6-1/2"). "Deep, mossy-mint green flows into a silken surface of lapis blue. The impression is of tree branches in full sun and wind, reflecting back a thick golden light."

Luster Vessel 1393 (5-1/2"). "A wonderful, whimsical vase, with a bemused constellation of turquoise and magenta stars. The stars dance in an iridescent satin of deep indigo, violet and copper. A delight in all its dimensions."

The vessel descriptions are by Paul J. Katrich.

View luster pottery by Paul J. Katrich currently available at The Showplace in New York City.

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the 2009 NY Pier Art and Antiques Show Shown by Barbara Gerr and Arnie Small

Luster Vessel 1376 (6-1/4").

Luster Vessel 1377 (4-1/2").

Luster Vessel 1378 (7").

Luster Vessel 1379 (5-1/2").

Moonrise November Luster Vessel 1382 (10-1/2").

The World Spinning Like a Toy Luster Vessel 1383 (10-1/2").

Click here for American Art Pottery from Barbara Gerr and Arnie Small Antiques.

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the 2009 Columbus, Ohio Art Pottery Exhibition and Sale

Alladin Center Columbus, Ohio October 3-4, 2009