Paul J. Katrich

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

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
Created in Winter, 2015
for the Pier Antique Show

Pier Antique Show
at Pier 94 in New York City

March 28-29, 2015.

12th Avenue at 55th Street.

Sold Out:
Thank You New York, and to Our Patrons, Friends
and U.S. Antique Shows, for all your support

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

[Pier Antique Show Ad with Paul Katrich Pottery]

Paul J. Katrich Holding the
Village Voice with His
Luster Pottery on the Cover

[Paul Katrich holding Village Voice with his pottery on cover]

Paul J. Katrich's booth for the March, 2015 Show
is 2407, in Section 2400

[Pier Antique and Art Show - 2400 section]

March, 2015 Pier Antique Show Brochure by Katrich Studios
with Luster Vessel 1675, Follow The Sun,
first shown at the November, 2014 Pier Antique Show

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
for the March 28-29, 2015
Pier Antique (and Art) Show

Reliquary
Vessel 1681 (9").

"Applied gems of emerald, sapphire, and ruby
stand proud in a golden iridescent ground.
Redolent of a medieval treasury."

Dying Sun
Vessel 1682 (6-3/4").

"Scarlet, violet, and magenta peer through a
combustive atmosphere of eternal iridescent night."

March Sunrise
Vessel 1683 (6-1/2").

"Swirling reds, sky blue, and pink in a
transient morning sky overshot with gold."

Springtime in the Mojave
Vessel 1684 (7-1/2").

"The desert pulses-forth life in agave green and saffron
through a stony ground of rich matte and gold."

Morning Dew
Vessel 1685 (8-1/4").

The Inconstant Moon
Vessel 1686 (7-1/2").

"Orb-like vessel containing each shade and hue of
iridescent moonlight, as clouds cross a midnight sky."

Mountains Meet the Sea
Vessel 1687 (8").

"Iridescent violet, periwinkle, aqua, and emerald
celebrate the moment when water encounters land."

Raw Opal
Vessel 1688 (9-1/4").

"All of the Rainbow hues of precious opal,
newly freed from its earthly prison to
celebrate the touch of daylight."

Divided Sky
Vessel 1689 (8").

"Each nuance of the atmosphere in subtle blues, pinks, and golds
refracting and combining in deeply textured, pulsing cubes."

The Vintage
Vessel 1690 (9").

"The fruit of the vine stands proud in most brilliant,
iridescent ruby-orange and violet-silken matte.
A delight to hold."

Vulcan's Forge
Vessel 1691 (9-1/2").

"Molten orange fires slowly spark and extinguish
to blue and onyx lava."

Buried Treasure
Vessel 1692 (8").

"Hoards of golden coins peer incandescent with delight
through the accretion of hidden ages."

Very Rare Earth
Vessel 1693 (8-3/4").

"Glorious iridescent matte vessel in silken browns,
violets, and saffrons."

Rising Smoke
Vessel 1694 (10")

"Deep swirls of combustive iridescent smoke rise into the night
on this extraordinary and important vessel."

Rites of Spring
Vessel 1695 (12-1/4").

"Elegiac and important large vessel of emerald green,
scarlet, and blue in a complex primal dance to the
first stirrings of life conquering the snows of Winter."

Oberon's Garden
Vessel 1696 (12").

"Stratum of dozens of complimentary iridescent greens
with glittering gold in a magical, storybook landscape."

Charitable Donation for the Friends Of The Children New York Gala
on April 16, 2015

Click here for more details about this Gala event in NYC

The Descriptions are by Paul J. Katrich.

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

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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please click on an image.

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 in Winter, 2015 for the Pier Antique Show

Pier Antique Show at Pier 94 in New York City

March 28-29, 2015.

12th Avenue at 55th Street.

Sold Out: Thank You New York, and to Our Patrons, Friends and U.S. Antique Shows, for all your support

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

Paul J. Katrich Holding the Village Voice with His Luster Pottery on the Cover

Paul J. Katrich's booth for the March, 2015 Show is 2407, in Section 2400

March, 2015 Pier Antique Show Brochure by Katrich Studios with Luster Vessel 1675, Follow The Sun, first shown at the November, 2014 Pier Antique Show

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the March 28-29, 2015 Pier Antique (and Art) Show

Reliquary Vessel 1681 (9"). "Applied gems of emerald, sapphire, and ruby stand proud in a golden iridescent ground. Redolent of a medieval treasury."

Dying Sun Vessel 1682 (6-3/4"). "Scarlet, violet, and magenta peer through a combustive atmosphere of eternal iridescent night."

March Sunrise Vessel 1683 (6-1/2"). "Swirling reds, sky blue, and pink in a transient morning sky overshot with gold."

Springtime in the Mojave Vessel 1684 (7-1/2"). "The desert pulses-forth life in agave green and saffron through a stony ground of rich matte and gold."

Morning Dew Vessel 1685 (8-1/4").

The Inconstant Moon Vessel 1686 (7-1/2"). "Orb-like vessel containing each shade and hue of iridescent moonlight, as clouds cross a midnight sky."

Mountains Meet the Sea Vessel 1687 (8"). "Iridescent violet, periwinkle, aqua, and emerald celebrate the moment when water encounters land."

Raw Opal Vessel 1688 (9-1/4"). "All of the Rainbow hues of precious opal, newly freed from its earthly prison to celebrate the touch of daylight."

Divided Sky Vessel 1689 (8"). "Each nuance of the atmosphere in subtle blues, pinks, and golds refracting and combining in deeply textured, pulsing cubes."

The Vintage Vessel 1690 (9"). "The fruit of the vine stands proud in most brilliant, iridescent ruby-orange and violet-silken matte. A delight to hold."

Vulcan's Forge Vessel 1691 (9-1/2"). "Molten orange fires slowly spark and extinguish to blue and onyx lava."

Buried Treasure Vessel 1692 (8"). "Hoards of golden coins peer incandescent with delight through the accretion of hidden ages."

Very Rare Earth Vessel 1693 (8-3/4"). "Glorious iridescent matte vessel in silken browns, violets, and saffrons."

Rising Smoke Vessel 1694 (10") "Deep swirls of combustive iridescent smoke rise into the night on this extraordinary and important vessel."

Rites of Spring Vessel 1695 (12-1/4"). "Elegiac and important large vessel of emerald green, scarlet, and blue in a complex primal dance to the first stirrings of life conquering the snows of Winter."

Oberon's Garden Vessel 1696 (12"). "Stratum of dozens of complimentary iridescent greens with glittering gold in a magical, storybook landscape." Charitable Donation for the Friends Of The Children New York Gala on April 16, 2015 Click here for more details about this Gala event in NYC