by Donna McGill | Apr 30, 2012 | Roseville Pottery
The middle period line that’s all about vivid colors and a rich gloss glaze is Roseville’s Orian; curiously, it’s also one that’s often overlooked. Considered art deco, this contemporary collection offers those vibrant colors this time period...
by Donna McGill | Apr 25, 2012 | Roseville Pottery
There are countless patterns, glazes, shapes and color combinations that define the Roseville Pottery as a whole. One of those themes is the creativity and elegance found in those lines of florals. Some are definitive, such as the Roseville Sunflower or Apple Blossom...
by Donna McGill | Jan 1, 2012 | Roseville Pottery
One major reason people avoid collecting American art pottery is because they fear not being able to differentiate between fakes and true Roseville Pottery. The truth is, some of the fake Roseville pieces have a sense of authenticity that makes it difficult to tell...
by Donna McGill | Sep 25, 2011 | Roseville Pottery
The Roseville Pottery Della Robbia line was described as “unlike anything else” in the 1906 Roseville catalog. The textures and sgrafitto decorative inclusions define this beautiful line. The Roseville Della Robbia really stood out the moment it was...
by Donna McGill | Sep 19, 2011 | Contemporary Art Pottery
Those colorful and funky designs found in what’s referred to as “mid century” art pottery is often what many of us refer to as vintage; it’s definitely trendy, but finding a single adjective or definition is where the challenge begins. Vintage....