Paul J. Katrich

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

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
Created in Summer-Fall, 2014

Pier Antique Show
in New York City

November 22-23, 2014.

Sold Out - Thank You Patrons,
New York and US Antique Shows.

Luster Pottery by Paul Katrich
on the the Program Cover
for the Pier Antique Show

12th Avenue at 55th Street.

As Seen in the New York Times,
Paul Katrich Pottery in a Sunday
Full-Page Ad for the Pier Antique Show

Paul J. Katrich Holding the
November 19, 2014 Issue of the
Village Voice with His
Luster Pottery on the Cover

Paul J. Katrich's booth was 2406, in Section 2400

Luster Pottery and Paul J. Katrich
on Setup Day at the Pier Show Booth

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
for the Pier Antique (and Art) Show

Revelation in the Cathedral
Vessel 1663 (10-1/2").


"Important vessel is a riot of color,
depicting "rose windows" ablaze with spiritual light.
In a sacred space outside of space, an ecstasy of
visions rolls and spins in an undefined cosmos."

Alpine Gorge
Vessel 1664 (7-3/4").

"Deeply textured vessel in gold and evergreen,
clinging to the walls of an immemorial mountain rift.
Like a Chinese scholar's treasure, an entire nature
hides among the mossy craigs, never the same
from any vantage."

Neptune's Goblet
Vessel 1665 (8-1/2").

"Medallions of sunken treasure hue to encrusted walls.
Each doubloon bears the impressions of sea shells,
as in nature, no two alike. A mysterious relic from
"Davy Jones' Locker.""

Fool's Gold
Vessel 1666 (6-1/2").

"Gilded umber and turquoise densely sprout
electrum and amber."

Blue Cosmos
Vessel 1667 (9-1/2").

"White hot and blue stars in borning and dying,
cling in a rhythmic firefall to the gestations of
outer space. Golden trails expand and erupt
with acts of creation and destruction."

November Morning
Vessel 1668 (9-1/2").

"Silken matte foliage of saffron scarlet is
touched with clear golden rays in a purified sky."

Lifting of the Morning Mist
Vessel 1669 (8").

"Aureoles of violet light suffused with
satin iridescence are called forth
with the progression of day."

New Maples
Vessel 1670 (8").

"Freshest iridescent-emerald shoots pulse with
new life through their supporting branches."

External Ember
Vessel 1671 (7-1/2").

"Volcanic vessel of dazzling orange violet,
expelled in a burst of magma. Retaining the
nuclear heat of its hidden creation."

Atlantic Dawn
Vessel 1672 (11").

"Bright suns cast gold rays through
pulsating waves of turquoise and ultramarine."

Hall of the Mountain King
Vessel 1673 (11").

"An amber pass through emerald woods,
fraught with myth, and lit by a guiding torch."

Birds of Paradise
Vessel 1674 (9").

"Glorious vessel of exotic color,
recalling the iridescent plumes of the
illusive inhabitants of the jungle canopy."

Follow the Sun
Vessel 1675 (12").

"Stalwart sunflower gazes longingly
over its domain of tangled leaves and
golden droplets of light, ever seeking
the open sky."

Icelandic Glacier
Vessel 1676 (8").

"Fields of unearthly snow confront
violet-red volcanic heat, erupting into
scalding vapor of lapis blue."

Green Nighttime
Vessel 1677 (8").

"Clouds of steel blue race 'round
a forested, iridescent Earth,
elusively glimpsed as they pass."

Leaving the Forest
Vessel 1678 (9-1/2").

"Silken matte of intense blues and greens
gives way to the amber light of a welcome clearing."

First Frost in the Huron
Vessel 1679 (12").

"A tangle of native plants are frozen
in the changing season, and captured in purple ice."

Cherry Blossoms
Vessel 1640 (5").


"The lavender awakening of Spring's symbolic bloom
lightly dusts branches against an azure sky.
The iridescent air is touched with flecks of gold."

Red Dusk
Vessel 1650 (5-3/4").


"Wind-transported clouds in red, violet and
gold progress through a turquoise sky."

Running Through the Desert
Vessel 1659 (7").

Chicory
Vessel 1660 (8-1/2").

The Descriptions are by Paul J. Katrich.

Click here for more details about the
Pier Antique (and Art) Show.

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the
Pottery Lovers Reunion

Show and Sale
July 8-12, 2014
Zanesville, Ohio

Beside the Still Waters, Luster Vessel 1654
and A Gathering of Opals, Luster Vessel 1655.

Pottery Lovers Reunion Pottery Lovers Reunion is the annual gathering of pottery collectors and dealers to show, sell and buy American Art Pottery. The Holiday Inn Express in Zanesville, Ohio, is the host hotel and the center of activity, which spills over to the nearby hotels and venues. Collectors and dealers set up in their hotel rooms to show and sell pottery. Meet other collectors, dealers and authors of pottery books and learn more about your favorite pottery. Attend a major pottery auction. Share your love of pottery with other enthusiasts and meet other people excited about pottery, who can become lifelong friends.

Beside the Still Waters
Vessel 1654 (12").

A Gathering of Opals
Vessel 1655 (11-3/4").

Roman Candles
Vessel 1656 (9-1/2").

Sundown in the Tetons
Vessel 1657 (8-3/4").

Rainbow Chain
Vessel 1658 (8-1/2").

Spiders at Play
Vessel 1661 (8-1/2").

First Sunday in July
Vessel 1662 (9-1/2").

Click here to view the Pottery Lovers Reunion website.

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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