Paul J. Katrich

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

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
Created during Winter-Spring, 2013

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the
Arts & Crafts Conference
at the Grove Park Inn

26th National Celebration of the
Arts & Crafts Movement

February 22-24, 2013 (Friday-Sunday)

The Grove Park Inn

Asheville, North Carolina.

Vessel 1566 (5-1/2").

Vessel 1567 (6-1/2").

Vessel 1568 (7-1/2").

Vessel 1569 (7-1/2").

Journey To Mars
Vessel 1570 (7-1/4").

Niagara
Vessel 1571 (8-1/2").

Vessel 1572 (8").

Inner Flame
Vessel 1573 (8-1/2").

Expanding Universe
Vessel 1574 (8-3/4").

Cosmic Fusion
Vessel 1575 (8-1/2").

The Price Of Rubies
Vessel 1576 (8-1/2").

Click here to view the Arts & Crafts Conference website.

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the
American Art Pottery Association Convention
Art-Pottery Show and Sale

Crowne Plaza Hotel
Philadelphia, PA

May 4th to 5th, 2013

The Rivers Of Eden
Vessel 1579 (14-1/2").

"Important, large vessel depicting the
primal waters of Genesis. Seen as the
wellspring of life, the four rivers are
sometimes interpreted as the four races of man.
Brilliant, volcanic turquoise snakes and falls
through sunlit fields of silky azure and saffron.
Blue transmutes to emerald green and iridescent gold."

Vessel 1580 (7").

"Orbs of antique gold float in a field of
silken jet black, touched and flowing with
ultraviolet hues. Meteoric lights of iridescent gold
wend through the atomic night."

Vessel 1581 (5-3/4").

"Superb vessel of sunset hues in iridescent
silken matte and bright gold. The wings of an
orange butterfly meet in a lapis blue sky."

Vessel 1582 (8").

"Iridescent bottle of midnight sky; now gold,
now blue, touched with glowing clouds and mist."

Vessel 1583 (7-1/2").

"Fine "sang de boeuf" vessel of richest
volcanic red and iridescent violet. An
oriental gemstone with many mysteries to reveal".

Vessel 1584 (7-1/4").

"All of the hues of spring's first flowers.
Branches of sparkling aventurine take life
with subtle blues, greens and warm peach."

Vessel 1585 (7-1/2").

"Scarlet and ruby-red volcanic vase,
like a burning ember plucked from nature's foundry.
A rare and precious hue on a pleasing classical form."

Vessel 1586 (7-1/2").

"Iridescent violet and celestial blue encircled with
meteoric touches and volcanic streams. As if dropped from
the night sky and etched with stardust."

Vessel 1587 (7-1/4").

"Trees of sparkling aventurine reach fingers
through a lovely autumnal sky of periwinkle clouds."

Vessel 1588 (6-1/4").

"An impressionist landscape of emerald green and
deep blue, flashing to iridescent gold in varied
and unexpected ways."

Fire Fall
Vessel 1589 (11").

"Powerful vessel of flaming lava flowing through
an ultraviolet sky, with flashes of silken gold.
An exceptional "tour de force" of glazes and colors."

The vessel descriptions are by Paul J. Katrich.

Special Donation of a
Luster Vessel by Paul J. Katrich,
for the 2013 AAPA Auction

Winter Turns To Spring
Vessel 1590 (13-1/2").

"Snow crystals of amber flame fall through
chromatic hues of scarlet, emerald, turquoise and
lapis blue. The iridescent, silken matte glazes are
interspersed with touches and flows of bright gold."

This piece was created for the American Art Pottery Association and was auctioned on Friday, May 3, 2013, at 4:30pm, as part of our annual convention in Philadelphia. All proceeds from the sale of this unique work are to benefit the Association. The auction was also live online at Belhorn Auctions, for those unable to attend in person.

Click here to view the AAPA website
for more information about membership
and their conventions and shows.

More Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
Created during Spring, 2013

Vessel 1577 (8-1/2").

Vessel 1578 (9").

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.

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 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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Paul J. Katrich

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

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich Created during Winter-Spring, 2013

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the Arts & Crafts Conference at the Grove Park Inn

26th National Celebration of the Arts & Crafts Movement February 22-24, 2013 (Friday-Sunday)

The Grove Park Inn

Asheville, North Carolina.

Vessel 1566 (5-1/2").

Vessel 1567 (6-1/2").

Vessel 1568 (7-1/2").

Vessel 1569 (7-1/2").

Journey To Mars Vessel 1570 (7-1/4").

Niagara Vessel 1571 (8-1/2").

Vessel 1572 (8").

Inner Flame Vessel 1573 (8-1/2").

Expanding Universe Vessel 1574 (8-3/4").

Cosmic Fusion Vessel 1575 (8-1/2").

The Price Of Rubies Vessel 1576 (8-1/2").

Click here to view the Arts & Crafts Conference website.

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the American Art Pottery Association Convention Art-Pottery Show and Sale

Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia, PA May 4th to 5th, 2013

Vessel 1580 (7"). "Orbs of antique gold float in a field of silken jet black, touched and flowing with ultraviolet hues. Meteoric lights of iridescent gold wend through the atomic night."

Vessel 1581 (5-3/4"). "Superb vessel of sunset hues in iridescent silken matte and bright gold. The wings of an orange butterfly meet in a lapis blue sky."

Vessel 1582 (8"). "Iridescent bottle of midnight sky; now gold, now blue, touched with glowing clouds and mist."

Vessel 1583 (7-1/2"). "Fine "sang de boeuf" vessel of richest volcanic red and iridescent violet. An oriental gemstone with many mysteries to reveal".

Vessel 1584 (7-1/4"). "All of the hues of spring's first flowers. Branches of sparkling aventurine take life with subtle blues, greens and warm peach."

Vessel 1585 (7-1/2"). "Scarlet and ruby-red volcanic vase, like a burning ember plucked from nature's foundry. A rare and precious hue on a pleasing classical form."

Vessel 1586 (7-1/2"). "Iridescent violet and celestial blue encircled with meteoric touches and volcanic streams. As if dropped from the night sky and etched with stardust."

Vessel 1587 (7-1/4"). "Trees of sparkling aventurine reach fingers through a lovely autumnal sky of periwinkle clouds."

Vessel 1588 (6-1/4"). "An impressionist landscape of emerald green and deep blue, flashing to iridescent gold in varied and unexpected ways."

Fire Fall Vessel 1589 (11"). "Powerful vessel of flaming lava flowing through an ultraviolet sky, with flashes of silken gold. An exceptional "tour de force" of glazes and colors."