Brayton Laguna
Posted in Pottery on 07/20/2010 05:50 am by admin |
 BRAYTON LAGUNA 11 TALL STEM CANDLEHOLDERS IN CHARTREUESE GLAZE FABULOUS MINT $235.00 Time Remaining: 7d 13h 30m Buy It Now for only: $235.00 |
 Brayton Laguna Art Pottery 11 lady w 2 dogs planter in excellent condition $169.00 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 36m Buy It Now for only: $169.00 |
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 Brayton Laguna MID CENTURY GIRL WITH BASKET $89.99 Time Remaining: 11d 9h 15m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 Brayton Laguna of California Purple Cow Standing Figure $89.99 Time Remaining: 25d 21h 3m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 BRAYTON LAGUNA BEACH 2 DUCKS 4138 4139 $62.99 Time Remaining: 19d 20h 50m Buy It Now for only: $62.99 |
 Vintage Brayton Laguna Pottery Opaque Jade Green Small Pitcher by Durlin Brayton $75.00 Time Remaining: 2d 15h |
 BRAYTON LAGUNA POTTERY BRIDE GROOM FIGURINE great shape $59.95 Time Remaining: 15d 13h 47m Buy It Now for only: $59.95 |
 1940s Brayton Laguna California Pottery Figurine Gay Nineties Series Beach $59.99 Time Remaining: 15d 23h 56m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 Vintage BRAYTON LAGUNA CALIFORNIA ART POTTERY Miranda Figurine $59.95 Time Remaining: 16d 12h 18m Buy It Now for only: $59.95 |
 CALIFORNIA BRAYTON LAGUNA POTTERY BLACK FIGURINE $45.00 Time Remaining: 3d 13m |
 Brayton Laguna Ca Pottery Blackamoor Island Boys Candle Holder Black Americana $39.99 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 50m |
 BRAYTON LAGUNA VERY RARE DUCKLINGS $45.00 Time Remaining: 1d 21h 40m |
 Vtg Set of 2 Brayton Laguna California Pottery Dutch Boy Girl Figurines $49.99 Time Remaining: 28d 8h 23m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 Brayton Laguna Pottery statue $35.00 Time Remaining: 22d 12h 30m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 Brayton Laguna Large Calico Cat Plaid Dog Shakers California Pottery $40.00 Time Remaining: 26d 18h 59m Buy It Now for only: $40.00 |
 Brayton Laguna California Planter $25.75 Time Remaining: 29d 7m Buy It Now for only: $25.75 |
 Brayton Laguna Pottery Peasent Woman $35.00 Time Remaining: 23d 11h 39m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 LAGUNA BRAYTON POTTERY FIGURE Hillbilly Shotgun Wedding Boy Brother Calif V $39.90 Time Remaining: 25d 4h 21m Buy It Now for only: $39.90 |
 VINTAGE BRAYTON LAGUNA CALIFORNIA POTTERY LITTLE GIRL FIGURINE $32.00 Time Remaining: 9d 16h 57m Buy It Now for only: $32.00 |
 Brayton Laguna California Pottery Blackamoor Boy Candle Holder Black Americana $24.95 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 12m Buy It Now for only: $37.85 |
 Brayton Laguna California Pottery Blackamoor Boy Candle Holder Black Americana $24.95 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 12m Buy It Now for only: $37.85 |
 Vintage Brayton Pottery Miranda Laguna California Girl Flowers Childrens Series $24.85 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 1h 41m |
 Vintage Brayton Pottery JON Laguna California Boy with Chicken Childrens Series $24.85 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 1h 41m |
 Brayton Laguna Pottery Peruvian Woman Shaker K 26 1950s $24.99 Time Remaining: 26d 18h 35m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 BRAYTON LAGUNA CA LARGE JAR UNIQUE AND RARE $9.99 Time Remaining: 8d 20h 37m |
 Hand Painted Vintage Ethnic Salt Pepper Shaker by Brayton Laguna Calif $15.00 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 36m |
 Vintage Brayton Laguna Purple Cow NO RESERVE LQQK $9.99 Time Remaining: 6d 22h 12m |
 Brayton Laguna HANDSOME YOUNG BOY WITH ACCORDION $9.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 13h 41m |
 Brayton Laguna COLORFUL YOUNG GIRL NAMED OLGA $8.95 Time Remaining: 6d 20h |
 BRAYTON LAGUNA CASUGAR BOWL AND CREAMER UNIQUE AND RARE $4.99 Time Remaining: 8d 20h 36m |
 Rare Complete 3 pc Brayton Laguna California Pottery Piano Player Singer Group $275.00 Time Remaining: 3d 1h 22m |
 Matched Pair of Rare California Pottery Eames Era Brayton Laguna Stylized Quail $149.99 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 55m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 Lg Set Brayton Laguna Chinese Asian Oriental Couple BUSTS Zen Modernist Art Deco $129.99 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 17m Buy It Now for only: $200.00 |
 Super Pair Brayton Laguna 13 Tall Vases Green Red w Fruit $89.99 Time Remaining: 12d 10h 55m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 Vintage Seashore Honeymoon Brayton Laguna Beach 1895 Figurine 2 of 4 Series $89.99 Time Remaining: 19d 10h 52m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
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 Antique Vtg 1950s Brayton Laguna Calif Pottery Asian Man Porcelain Figurine $74.99 Time Remaining: 21d 23h 48m Buy It Now for only: $74.99 |
 BRAYTON LAGUNA CALIFORNIA POTTERY PEASANT LADY W BASKET $52.88 Time Remaining: 24d 19h 20m Buy It Now for only: $52.88 |
 Brayton Laguna California Pottery Ethnic Couple Woman Man Salt Pepper Shaker Set $45.00 Time Remaining: 10d 18h 1m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 LARGE BRAYTON LAGUNA MULTICOLORED TOUCAN $35.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 10m |
 Brayton Laguna California Pottery White Bird Goose Peacock Square Bowl Tray Dish $32.00 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 58m Buy It Now for only: $32.00 |
 Brayton Pottery Laguna Cal Salt Shaker Peruvian woman model K 26 $31.95 Time Remaining: 26d 13h 32m Buy It Now for only: $31.95 |
 Brayton Laguna Calif 3 piece set 2 candleholders and vase planter Green $29.99 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 23m |
 BRAYTON LAGUNA CHEF JEMIMA SALT AND PEPPER $25.00 Time Remaining: 29d 17h Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 PAIR OF BRAYTON LAGUNA WOODGRAIN OLD MAN GARGOYLE BOOKENDS $24.99 Time Remaining: 4d 23h 57m |
 Brayton Laguna Clown Dog Salt Pepper California Pottery $24.50 Time Remaining: 8d 15h 49m Buy It Now for only: $24.50 |
 Brayton Pottery Laguna CA J 36 Dutch Wall Clock Body $19.99 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 56m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Vintage BRAYTON CREAM PITCHER Laguna Beach WEBTON WARE $19.95 Time Remaining: 15d 22h 28m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 Mid Century Brayton Laguna Pottery Planter Blonde Sally Figure $18.00 Time Remaining: 17d 9h 17m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 |
 VTG BRAYTON LAGUNA POTTERY WATERING CAN WHEELBARROW $14.99 Time Remaining: 10d 18h 7m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Laguna Pottery Calif Brayton black old woman man salt pepper shaker figures $14.99 Time Remaining: 21d 15h 56m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Tall Vintage Brayton Laguna Hillbilly Dad Man Figurine $9.99 Time Remaining: 9d 23h 50m |
 Brayton Laguna California Pottery Creamer Cream Pitcher $9.99 Time Remaining: 11d 36m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
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Collector's Encyclopedia of Cookie Jars, Book III
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DescriptionCollectors everywhere know that cookie jars, both old and new, are among the hottest items sought after today and are bringing top dollar at antique shops and flea markets. This volume offers new listings with color photographs... |
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Disneyana Collectors Guide to California Pottery
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DescriptionA complete collectors guide to vintage Walt Disney character ceramics produced in California from the 1930s through 1960s. Over 200 bright and vivid photographs capture the collectible works of Brayton Laguna, Vernon Kilns, American Pottery, Metlox and Hagen Renaker... |
Just the opposite of forgotten! A whirlwind of interest from the mid 20th century modern minded interior designer is in full speed ahead! From the boomerang, atomic, and the starburst shapes to the cylindrical lines and the ethnic influences.....it's all in high demand. The history behind California Potteries is a driving force for their growth in popularity and price.
During World War II with the ban on imports in place, many entrepreneurs saw the opportunity to open shop to design and create their own pottery lines.......many of which are mentioned below. Sadly, many of these potteries closed down by the early 1950's with post-war imports from Italy and Japan creating fierce competition. Only a few of them survived into the 1960's.
I first came to know about California Pottery when I stumbled across a book by author, Jack Chipman, titled "Collector's Encyclopedia of California Pottery - second edition". My eyes were opened to some very spectacular artists' lives with very interesting backgrounds and stories that I think needs to be told to art & design enthusiasts. Thanks to people like Jack Chipman, their stories and designs are documented and kept alive!
My collecting first began with California Pottery pieces designed by Sascha Brastoff, then Marc Bellaire, Matt Adams, Barbara Willis, Brayton Laguna, Ann Cochran, Maxine Cloud, Madeline Originals, Bell of California, Hedi Schoop, Howard Pierce, Rockwell Kent, Charles and Alice Smith, and DeForest of California.
One of my favorites is Barbara Willis. She owned an early to mid 20th century pottery company that was very successful. Some of her early pottery pieces were made of earthenware and were referred to as her "Terrene" line which means "of the earth". The bright crackled glazes of Candle Holders, boxes, vases, jugs, and horse figurines are highly sought out by avid "BW" collectors. Her vintage lines are simple, somewhat primitive in style, yet so contemporary. It's no wonder that she was awarded the "Living Legend Award" at the Los Angeles Pottery Show in February of 2006. She sold much of her work to some of the top department stores such as Gumps, Macy's, and Neiman Marcus, to name a few. She is currently creating her contemporary line in Malibu. You can view Barbara Willis' profile by visiting http://www.AccessoryHut.com, click on ARTISTS, and then click on her name. If you would like to meet Barbara Willis in person, she will be attending the September 2006 Los Angeles Pottery Show in Pasadena. Stop by her booth and purchase some of her outstanding contemporary pieces from clay medallion necklaces to eye-catching press-molded chargers, low bowls and vases. If you would like more information about Barbara Willis' scheduled exhibits, email the gallery at Shop@AccessoryHut.com or contact Barbara Willis directly from her profile page.
Another favorite of mine is Marc Bellaire who used to work under Sascha Brastoff before venturing out on his own to open his ceramics business in Culver City, California. He was listed in the leading trade publication, "Giftwares", as being one of the top ten artware designers of the late fifties. I especially favor the "Luau" and "Hawaiian" lines he designed.
In his final days, he created in his studio in Cathedral City, California, just outside of Palm Springs. Marc Bellaire died in 1994
And let's not forget Hedi Schoop! She was a prominent ceramics artist from North Hollywood during the 40's and 50's. In 1933, she fled Nazi Germany with her well known husband, Frederick Hollander, the Academy award winning composer. In 1958 her plant was shut down due to a fire. Hedi Schoop was born in Switzerland in 1906 and died in North Hollywood in 1996.
The list of California Potters is a long one with many stories to tell. When accessorizing your home with collections of art pottery, one should consider one or more of these fabulous potters. I like to think of it as a way to preserve a part of our history. Let's not forget an important, artistic time in our country! Keep the history alive!
Alice Krueser is the owner of http://www.AccessoryHut.com, an online art gallery that promotes the arts and its members of the "Directory of Artists" to the design industry as well as the general public. The gallery's slogan: "Home Decor with Yesterday's & Today's Artists in Mind". A great source for art history, design tips, and a directory of interior designers. Sign up to receive the gallery’s newsletter titled “Art Promotion in Motion” that promotes artists, designers, and events. Member artists are given complimentary use of the gallery’s shopping cart where interior designers and the general public can purchase art directly from the artist. Member artists never pay gallery commissions. The gallery strategically brings the artist together with the interior designer at one site. It’s a win, win relationship!