Overview
This is a striking example of American industrial art pottery featuring a vibrant, mottled raspberry-red glaze with subtle teal-blue highlights.
Preliminary identification
Knowles, Taylor & Knowles (KTK) Art Pottery Vase, c. 1932
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Story
East Liverpool, Ohio, was once known as the 'Pottery Capital of the World,' and Knowles, Taylor & Knowles was its undisputed king. This vase was produced during the company's final years, as the weight of the Great Depression began to crush even the largest industrial giants.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1854 by Isaac Knowles, KTK became the largest pottery in the United States, employing over 700 people at its peak.
Condition & Value
The vase appears to be in very good vintage condition with no visible cracks or major chips. There is minor shelf wear on the unglazed foot ring and a few tiny 'pinholes' in the glaze, which are original firing flaws common to this era of production. Excellent preservation of the high-gloss finish.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD