Art
NICODEMUS POTTERY “Koala Bear” Figurine
This small ceramic figurine by Nicodemus Pottery circa 1970 depicts a smoothly sculpted koala bear perched against a tree stump. A lasting figure in the Columbus art scene, Chester Nicodemus (1901-1990) often employed motifs of small animals and birds in his work, most of which have become widely collected in the years since his passing. This ceramic figurine is minimally glazed and has been stamped with Nicodemus’ studio insignia along its underside, ensuring its authenticity.
About the Artist:
Chester Nicodemus (1901-1990) was a Columbus, Ohio potter, sculptor, and teacher known for his small clay birds, as well as other wildlife, teapots and pitchers. His pieces are recognizable as being produced with variously colored translucent glazes, which enhanced the redness of the high iron content of Ohio clay to create a russet brown undertone. Nicodemus earned a degree from Cleveland Art School and then went on to teach at Dayton Art School and Wittenberg College. In 1932, he became dean at the Columbus College of Art and Design and later taught at The Ohio State University and served as president of the Columbus Art League. All of Nicodemus' molds and glazes were destroyed upon his death at his request.
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Vintage Hand Carved Oversized Clothespin Folk Art Sculpture
Dated vintage, this sculpture depicts an oversized clothespin and was originally purchased from the folk art collection of The Black Keys frontman, Dan Auerbach. This tall, freestanding sculpture is heavily patinated throughout to reflect its rustic inspirations and has been left unsigned by the unknown artist.
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Vintage ROBERT MAXWELL (1932-2020) “Critter” Miniature Sculpture
This miniature sculpture by American ceramicist Robert Maxwell (1932-2020) is dated vintage and depicts one of Maxwell’s famed “critters”, a series of imaginary beasts that Maxwell originated in the 1960s. This quirky sculpture is crafted from glazed stoneware and has been signed on its underside by the artist to offer a truly rare and whimsical collectible.
Other “critters” by Maxwell available, sold separately.
This sculpture is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
Vintage ROBERT MAXWELL (1932-2020) “Critter” Miniature Sculpture
This miniature sculpture by American ceramicist Robert Maxwell (1932-2020) is dated vintage and depicts one of Maxwell’s famed “critters”, a series of imaginary beasts that Maxwell originated in the 1960s. This quirky sculpture is crafted from glazed stoneware and has been signed on its underside by the artist to offer a truly rare and whimsical collectible.
Other “critters” by Maxwell available, sold separately.
This sculpture is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
Vintage ROBERT MAXWELL (1932-2020) “Critter” Miniature Sculpture
This miniature sculpture by American ceramicist Robert Maxwell (1932-2020) is dated vintage and depicts one of Maxwell’s famed “critters”, a series of imaginary beasts that Maxwell originated in the 1960s. This quirky sculpture is crafted from glazed stoneware and has been signed on its underside by the artist to offer a truly rare and whimsical collectible.
Other “critters” by Maxwell available, sold separately.
This sculpture is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
Vintage KNUD KYHN (1880-1969) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN “Boy with Bear” Figurine
Dated vintage circa the 1960s, this figurine from Royal Copenhagen was originally crafted by Danish painter and sculptor Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) and depicts a playful scene of a boy wrestling with a small bear. This charming figurine is finished in a unique, distressed blue and cream glaze and has been stamped on its underside with a serial number for authenticity.
This figurine is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
EDWIN AND MARY SCHEIER Ceramic “Jonah and the Whale” Bowl
This ceramic bowl by American potters Edwin (1910-2008) and Mary Scheier (1910-2007) offers a stylized representation of a classic Biblical parable, depicting the prophet Jonah resting in the belly of a large fish. Revered as central figures behind the American pottery revival that comprised part of the mid-century modern design movement, the Scheiers worked independently and collaboratively, producing award-winning work over a number of decades at their studio in Durham, New Hampshire. This modest, yet inspiring bowl is crafted with an earthy, dark gradient glaze and has been signed on its underside by the artists.
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JAMES YOKO (1916-2004) “Still Life with Bottle” Original Acrylic on Canvas
This original acrylic on canvas painting by Ohio regionalist artist James Yoko (1916-2004) depicts an unrecognizable “still life” with sprawling borders of bright azure blue attempting to reign in chaotic, colorful forms that have been wildly strewn about the composition. A central figure within the Dayton, Ohio art scene, Yoko was a prolific artist throughout his lifetime and gifted over 700 paintings to the Dayton Art Institute upon his death in 2012, making his paintings now highly prized for their rarity. This painting is housed in a simple, painted wood frame and has been signed and dated to 1982 in the lower right hand corner of the canvas by the artist, with additional signature, dating, and medium information en verso.
Other works by Yoko available, sold separately.
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Vintage JAMES YOKO (1916-2004) “Gypsy Dance” Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dated vintage, this original acrylic on canvas painting by Ohio regionalist artist James Yoko (1916-2004) depicts a fractal, abstract composition, with splintering forms in orange and red dancing through an ethereal landscape of bright green. Yoko, a central figure within the Dayton, Ohio art scene, was a prolific artist throughout his lifetime and gifted over 700 paintings to the Dayton Art Institute upon his death in 2012, making his paintings now highly prized for their rarity. This painting is housed in a simple, painted wood frame and has been signed and dated to 1963 in the lower right hand corner of the canvas by the artist.
Other works by Yoko available, sold separately.
This painting is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
JAMES YOKO (1916-2004) “Landscape with Figures” Original Abstract Acrylic on Canvas
This original acrylic on canvas painting by Ohio regionalist artist James Yoko (1916-2004) depicts a wild landscape of color-filled forms. Heavily abstracted figures linger throughout the composition, their silhouettes hidden under stripes and bright hues of shape and color. A central figure within the Dayton, Ohio art scene, Yoko was a prolific artist throughout his lifetime and gifted over 700 paintings to the Dayton Art Institute upon his death in 2012, making his paintings now highly prized for their rarity. This painting is housed in a simple wood framing and has been left unsigned by the artist, but dated to 1986 on the backside of the canvas.
Other works by Yoko available, sold separately.
This painting is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
JAMES YOKO (1916-2004) “Fashion” Original Acrylic on Canvas
This original acrylic on canvas painting by Ohio regionalist artist James Yoko (1916-2004) depicts a reclining female figure, her body composed of stripes and blocks of robust color as abstracted words hover throughout the layout of the image. A central figure within the Dayton, Ohio art scene, Yoko was a prolific artist throughout his lifetime and gifted over 700 paintings to the Dayton Art Institute upon his death in 2012, making his paintings now highly prized for their rarity. This painting is housed in a simple wood framing and has been signed and dated to 1988 by the artist on the backside of the canvas.
Other works by Yoko available, sold separately.
This painting is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.
JAMES YOKO (1916-2004) “Figure and Words” Original Mixed Media on Canvas
Dated vintage, this original mixed media on canvas by Ohio regionalist artist James Yoko (1916-2004) depicts a solitary female figure in an interior setting, collections of torn paper collage lingering in the background. A central figure within the Dayton, Ohio art scene, Yoko was a prolific artist throughout his lifetime and gifted over 700 paintings to the Dayton Art Institute upon his death in 2012, making his paintings now highly prized for their rarity. This painting is mounted on original stretcher bars and has been signed and dated to 1994 by the artist on the backside of the canvas.
Other works by Yoko available, sold separately.
This mixed media is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.