Wonderfully depicted piece of ceramic wall art by noted Hungarian artist Pal Ferencs. The magical tree has branches of fish and seated beneath is a woman holding a jug - I don't know what the symbolism is, but someone has suggested to me that the fish represent the church which was repressed during the Communist era. In any event, it's a lovely piece with a wonderful palette; 8 1/2 in diameter; 1 inch high and signed as depicted. ...click for details
Beautifully executed tile by artist Pal Ferenc. The abstract harpist has what appears to be a serpent emerging from his or her neck.
Great rich palette. This one is unsigned but attributed based on the style (see item #2067). There is a tiny chip on the top of the tile in the rear so not viewable when hanging. It measures 8 x 8 and could be hung or displayed on an easel stand. Pal Ferenc, born in 1914 trained as a painter in the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts but worked as a ceramic artist from ...click for details
This ceramic tile piece is starkly beautiful and reminiscent of a Pre-Raphaelite woman or from the later arts & craft period both of which advocated for less frivolous art and truth to nature. The flat blocks of color are distinctive, but even more so are the protruding eyes of both the woman and the fish (see photos) and the pebbles embedded in the surface of her robe.
This piece is in a new frame but maintains the original paper backing with sticker and faint artist's signature. ...click for details
Wonderful Livia Gorka bowl with an unusual shape and characteristic abstract design. The bowl has a rounded triangular shape decorated in a swirling orange and tan pattern; the inside is done in a teal semi-gloss glaze. It's in wonderful condition and is 7 inches tall and about 24 1/2 inches in circumference around the top. Great decorative piece and possibly made for export based on the signature.
Stunning vase by Livia Gorka in a teal blue with a swirling abstracted design that are actually birds. Motifs from nature such as birds and fish are often found on her work. A well known ceramic artist in her own right, she is the daughter of the famed Geza Gorka, considered one of the founders of modern ceramics arts in Hungary. The vase is 12 inches tall and in excellent condition.
Dramatically decorated vase by Livia Gorka, a leading ceramic artist in Hungary. Daughter of the famed Geza Gorka, her mid-century work is instantly recognizable with its primitive motifs and vivid colors. This vase is 8 inches tall and in excellent condition.
Geza Gorka was a leading ceramic artist of the 20th century and considered a founder of Modern Hungarian ceramics. He was influenced by folk pottery, German expressionism and art deco styles and his work is similarly varied. This charming and beautifully decorated piece was probably made to be an ashtray though it doesn't appear to have been used that way. The palette and both the inner and outer glazes are fantastic. It's about 6 inches long and 3 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches tall. In ...click for details
This tall pair of Hungarian studio vases are decorated in a matte palette and are very complementary including their shape - as one widens from the bottom and the other narrows from the bottom. While only one is signed, Illes, (I have another piece by Illes listed as well) but they are clearly by the same maker. In excellent condition, each vase is 15 inches tall, though one is a shade shorter and one a shade taller. ...click for details
This tall hand wrought Hungarian vase is circa 1970s and signed Illes. Beautiful palette of golden yellow, white, black and rusty red in a semi gloss glaze. I have other pieces signed by Illes but have no information on this studio/designer. The vase is in excellent condition and is 14 1/4 inches tall. Beautiful, decorative piece. For complementary pieces to this vase, see items 2056 and 20582059.
This tall modern porcelain vase by Hungarian firm, Hollohaza is an unusual piece from this maker. It's elegant shape and striking matte color palette make for an attractive piece. The simple design is augmented by the thickness of the applied black and white lines. The vase is 14 1/4 inches tall and 10 1/2 inches in circumference at the base. Excellent condition. Hollohaza porcelain factory, in existence since 18 ...click for details
