[Iridescent Pottery by Paul J. Katrich (1472)]

A Dozen Bluejays, Luster Vessel 1472.

Paul J. Katrich

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

A Brief Video with
Paul J. Katrich
Throwing Pottery

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Paul J. Katrich Throwing Pottery

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American Art Pottery Collecting

Broadcast Television Interviews
with Paul J. Katrich

Collecting American Art Pottery

Special Video with Paul J. Katrich
and His Dog, Gershwin

Gershwin's Artistic Adventure

"Every artist needs a muse. My remarkable dog, Gershwin, inspires me each day.

"George Lees has produced this delightful film for your enjoyment. Like Gershwin himself, it cannot fail to bring a smile."

Paul J. Katrich

The Videos about Paul J. Katrich
are Produced and Directed by George A. Lees

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Videos About Luster Pottery
by Paul J. Katrich

[Iridescent Pottery by Paul J. Katrich (1610)]

Stars and Clouds, Luster Vessel 1610 (7").

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 1604, 1605,
1607, 1608, 1610-1614,
1616, 1617 and 1619.
These Have Been Available at
The Showplace in Manhattan.

[Iridescent Pottery by Paul J. Katrich (1565)]

Alpha and Omega III, Luster Vessel 1565 (12").

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 1565 - "Alpha and Omega III"
Plus 1536, 1538, 1543, 1549, 1551, 1555, 1559,
1561 - "Celestial Highway", 1562 and 1563.
These have been Available at
The Showplace in New York City.

[Iridescent Pottery by Paul J. Katrich (1539)]

Luster Vessel 1539 (7-1/2").

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 1539, 1542, 1545, 1548, 1550
and 1552, Created in Summer, 2012.
These have been Available at
The Showplace in Manhattan.

[Iridescent Pottery by Paul J. Katrich (1522)]

Crystalline Delight, Luster Vessel 1522 (14-1/4")
(inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's "The Bells").

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
the Special Exhibition at The Showplace,
which Included Luster Vessels 1513 to 1518
and 1520 to 1522.

The Storm Is Lifted
Luster Vessel 1510 (7").

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 1509, 1510 and 1511,
which have been Available at
The Showplace in Manhattan

A Dozen Bluejays
Luster Vessel 1472 (10").

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessel 1472, "A Dozen Bluejays"
and 310, 433, 839, 1150 and 1307,
which have been Available at
The Showplace in Manhattan

[Iridescent Pottery by Paul J. Katrich (1489)]

Luster Vessel 1489 (6-1/4").

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 1488-1491, 1498-1499 and 1501,
which have been Available at
The Showplace in Manhattan

Luster Vessel 1396 (5-1/4").

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 519, 529, 588 and 1396
which have been Available at
The Showplace in Manhattan

A Select Grouping of Luster Vessels
by Paul J. Katrich is on Exhibition
and Available for Purchase at
The Showplace in New York City.

[The Showplace in Manhattan]

The Showplace
Art & Antiques Center
in Manhattan

Showplace On 3 - Third Floor

40 West 25th Street
(near 6th Avenue, in Chelsea),
New York City
(212) 633-6063.

Regular hours are:
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm,
Sat-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm.

International Customers:
Please contact The Showplace directly
by e-mail to purchase luster pottery
Sales@NYShowplace.com.

View luster pottery currently at The Showplace.

A Video Series by Paul J. Katrich:
Window On Collecting Art & Antiques

"Theophilus Brouwer Pottery"

Theophilus Brouwer's abilities were diverse in the extreme. He was a skilled carpenter and architect, as well as a sculptor of public monuments, living in the Long Island, NY, area. Brouwer also decided to create art pottery between 1893 and 1911, calling his studio, Middle Lane Pottery. He used some of the most unusual, complex and difficult processes possible. Brouwer developed a type of glazing which he called "Flame Painting." Remarkable iridescent flame-like effects appeared on the surfaces. A number of other complicated glazes and techniques were developed at his hands.

"Vintage Books"

Paul J. Katrich talks about collecting books, and he shows interesting examples. Vintage, rare and antiquarian books can often be found at very low prices. Compared to computer files, books can be collected as physical objects, to be held and enjoyed in many ways. Beginning collectors can easily start a personal library. Literature, nonfiction and instructional titles are shown. Book art is displayed, including Gustave Dore illustrations in a copy of Dante's Inferno.

"Jacques Sicard and Weller Sicard Pottery"

Jacques Sicard was an unique pottery decorator, who developed his own glazes and methods to achieve extraordinary colors with iridescent, satin-matte surfaces. He first developed these glazes and techniques in the late 1800's while working with the important studio potter, Clement Massier in France. Then in the early 1900's, Sicard came to the United States and designed works for the Weller Pottery in Zanesville, Ohio. There he produced the famous Weller Sicard line of pottery, also known as Sicardo. Jacques Sicard produced this pottery in secret, and when he left Weller Pottery in 1907, they were unable to continue his methods.

"Hugh Cornwall Robertson & Dedham Pottery"

Hugh Cornwall Robertson was a studio potter and an owner of Chelsea Keramic Art Works, and later Dedham Pottery in Massachusetts, during the late 1800's and early 1900's. His works are highly regarded and collectible for their unique glazes and treatments, some inspired by Chinese ceramics. Many Robertson vessels are on display in the Robert Ellison Collection at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art in NY City. Paul J. Katrich shows examples of Robertson's works, and talks about the history and secrets of their creation.

American Art Pottery Secrets

A Presentation by Paul J. Katrich
at the 2010 Arts & Crafts Conference

Shown in 6 Parts

Part 1

Part 2.

Part 3.

Part 4.

Part 5.

Part 6.

The Videos about Paul J. Katrich
are Produced and Directed by George A. Lees

For Cable-TV Interview Shows,
Alternative Music Programs
and Unique Videos by George A. Lees
Click Here to Look at His
BanDin Channel on YouTube