Sasha Makovkin typically threw pieces which his wife Susan decorated. His work ranged from functional stoneware forms to sculpture and architectural installations. Makovkin dug the stoneware clay he used for his functional pieces from Mt Tamalpias. Long before it was popular, Makovkin fired his work in a diesel fueled kiln using a mixture of used motor oils. 1954-1957 Heath Ceramics, Sausalito, California; 1966-1970 College of the Redwoods, Mendocino, California; 1988-1989 Artists (with his wife Susan) in Residence at Princeton Seminary, New Jersey
of large ovoid form with a crackled copper metallic glaze with lava glass highlights
incised signature to underside "Dave & Boni Deal 88"; of tall ovoid shape decorated overall with impressed leaves on a metallic, rainbow effect raku glaze; the western version of raku was developed in the 20th century by studio potters. typically fired at high temperatures, the wares are placed in an open-air container filled with combustible material, unlike the traditional Japanese method. the western process can give a great variety and depth of colors and surface effects as seen with this vase; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks
the large ovoid vessel tapering to the base; adorned overall with geometric gilt decoration all on a black matte ground; good condition with minor overall wear and rubbing; no chips or cracks
each large ovoid lamp adorned with olive green, brown and beige drip-glaze on an ochre ground; raised on brown wooden lacquered bases; great 1960s style that are not only functional but would make them a standout in any room; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired; minor overall wear
each ovoid lamp of impressive size with ribbed neck above a tapering body; all in a rich drip glaze of celadon and pale blue; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
impressive size and color, the large apple-green glazed lamp raised on a brushed antiqued brass base; good vintage condition with minor overall wear; rewired
Each tall ovoid lamp with deep yellow and olive-green drip glaze incised with textured bands of geometric design; raised on a black metal base; in excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired.
the tall slender ewer with pinched spout above an ovoid body with graceful looped handle; all in a luminous raku glaze with areas of teal showing through; typically fired at high temperatures, the wares are placed in an open-air container filled with combustible material, unlike the traditional japanese method. the western process can give a great variety and depth of colors and surface effects as seen with this vase; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks
each of impressive size with short everted laurel leaf mouth flanked by scrolled handles with bold acanthus leaf decoration; the compressed bulbous body with overlapping foliate ring all raised on a splayed base with square plinth; good antique condition with overall even wear; minor chipping along the base
with short everted neck above a tapering ovoid body in a deep red 'orange peel' glaze adorned with lava glaze perimeter bands; minor wear.
the large ovoid vase tapering to the base; the textured finish in black and white glaze with vibrant red streaking around the body; minor wear.
the flaring neck above an ovoid body flanked by loop handles; with minor wear to surface.
with short flared lip above a compressed body over a cylindrical foot; adorned overall in a deep cobalt blue glaze with raised floral vine and bold acanthus leaves; good antique condition with overall wear; no visible repairs or cracks; some chipping, rubbing and craquelure to glaze commensurate with age
each large ribbed jar of cylindrical form decorated in a soft yellow glaze over white clay; excellent condition; with impressed 1940's model number 724
each tall lamp of ovoid form with rich drip-glaze surface in colors of blue, green, yellow, sienna and brown; each resting on brown painted metal bases; excellent overall condition with only minor surface wear; rewired; bases re-painted
Each large lamp with deep earthtone drip glaze in colors of ochre, brown and umber; all raised on a brown painted metal base; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired.
the shaped vase with scalloped mouth above a conforming body with raised pleats tapering to the base; good vintage condition with minor wear; no chips or cracks
each of large scale with richly-colored drip glaze in colors of brown, and raw and burnt sienna all over a matte pumice-glazed ground; excellent vintage condition with only minor wear to surface; rewired
the thickly-modeled large vessel with exaggerated mouth above a long flaring neck over a bulbous body all in a richly-colored teal mottled drip glaze; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; original Jaru Pottery label
this beautifully decorated lamp of ovoid form finely painted overall with large floral stems in rich shades of blue, green and ochre all on a mottled pale blue ground; with subtle gilt decoration; artist signed and dated 1950; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks, rewired; with custom giltwood base
the impressively large and heavy hot cast glass bowl with copper metal leaf adornment; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; George Bucquet and his small team of artisans use a process of pouring hot glass, thick and translucent, into hand-made molds; after up to eight days of cooling, each piece is hand painted using a metallic palette of gold, silver, and copper leaf. Bucquet has established a national reputation for his unique and striking cast glass bowls.
with long cylindrical neck above a spherical body all in an ivory crater-glaze finish; good vintage condition with minor overall wear; Jaru Art Products began in 1950 by Jack and Ruth Hirsh in Culver City, Calif. The name is a combination of the first two letters of their first names (Ja and ru). Jaru sold artwares by various artists then later created its own line. Most pieces were marked with a simple paper sticker, although some have an impressed mark. Jaru was sold in 1968.
the urn-form lamp of impressive scale with gilt teardrop decoration on a deep cerulean ground; raised on a custom, hand-carved giltwood base; later base; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; some minor rubbing to glaze; rewired