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In the mid-1920’s, R. Guy Cowan
developed strong ties with the Cleveland School of Art, as a teacher,
administrator and also a provider of cooperative education employment in
ceramics for the more advanced students.
The young artists working with Cowan found
him to be friendly, encouraging and so in love with ceramics that he
inspired them to experiment with clay in many different ways. This
experimentation resulted in the development of numerous fine examples of
creative, unique and cutting-edge designs and shapes that were executed
by the Cowan Pottery during the 1927–1931 period.
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R. Guy Cowan and
some
of his Artists (circa 1930)
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In total, there were over 20 talented artists that worked
for or were associated with the Cowan Pottery. In the chart shown below,
we have listed by major artist, the years they were associated with
Cowan and the major designs and/or limited edition pieces that they
executed.
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Artist
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Lifespan |
Yrs
of Cowan Association |
Major Designs and/or
Limited
Edition Sculptures
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R. Guy
Cowan
(1884-1957)
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1912-1931
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Adam & Eve, Madonna & Child, Chinese Bird Vase, Byzantine
Candlesticks, Logan
Vase, Scarf Dancer, Swirl Dancer plus dozens of other figurines,
vases, console sets, strawberry jars, serving pieces, etc.
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Waylande
Gregory
(1905-1971)
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1928-1931
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Pastoral Pair, Burlesque Dancer, Beaten Dog, Margarita, Nautch
Dancer, Torso, Colonial Head, Congo Head, Diana & Two Fawns,
Head of a Girl, Persephone, Salome, Woodland Nymph, plus numerous
classic Art Deco designs
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circa.
1929
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Elizabeth Andersen
(1880-1953)
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1927-1928
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Spanish Dancers, Pierrot & Pierette
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Alexander
Blazys
(1894-1963)
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1927-1931
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Moses,
Russian Peasants, Bird & Wave, Thunderbird Wall Plaque, Camel
bookends |
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Viktor
Schreckengost
(1906- )
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circa
1930
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1930-1931
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The Jazz Bowl, Jazz Wall Plaque, Danse Moderne Plaque, Crusades
Decanter, “Sports” Wall Plaques, Globular Vase with ring handles
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A. Drexler
Jacobson
(1895-1973)
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1928-1930
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Antinea, Giulia, Introspection, La Reveuse
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Margaret
Postgate
(1880-1953)
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1929-1930
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Madonna, The Elephant, Mary, Modern Madonna, The Three Marys
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Thelma
Frazier Winter
(1908-1977)
and
Paul Bogatay circa 1930
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1929-1931
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Amazon Vase, Underwater Plates, Lemon Tree, Octagonal Wall Plaque
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noteworthy artists include: Paul
Bogatay, Raoul Josset, Paul Manship, Jose’ Martin, Herman Matzen,
F. Luis Mora, Elmer L. Novotny, Stephen Rebeck, Guy L. Rixford,
Elsa Vick Shaw, Walter Sinz, Frank N. Wilcox, H. Edward Winter,
Joseph Motto. |
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