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Peter Voulkos

Peter Voulkos

American · 1924–2002 · Painter, Sculptor

Peter Voulkos was an American artist of Greek descent. He is known for his abstract expressionist ceramic sculptures, which crossed the traditional divide between ceramic… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Peter Voulkos, Black Bulerias, 1958, Stoneware constructed from paddled, wheel-thrown and slab elements, brushed slip, clear glaze, epoxyBlack BuleriasPhillips · $1,264,200≈ £939,646≈ €1,044,017Sign up to see
  2. Peter Voulkos, Rondena, 1958, Stoneware, paddled and constructed wheel-thrown elements, brushed cobalt, iron, and white slips, epoxyRondenaPhillips · $915,000≈ £684,880≈ €777,664Sign up to see
  3. Peter Voulkos, Untitled (Stack), 1957, hand-built and gas-fired stoneware with oxide and/or slip glazesUntitled (Stack)Rago Auctions · $400,000≈ £284,030≈ €329,951Sign up to see

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  1. Peter Voulkos, Early bowl, c. 1953, glazed stoneware
    Early bowl, c. 1953
    Sculpture
    6⅝ h x 12 dia in (17 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 109
    $3,780≈ £3,118≈ €3,601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Peter Voulkos, Untitled, 1973, stoneware with porcelain pass-throughs
    Untitled, 1973
    Sculpture
    9¼ h x 7¼ w x 7½ d in (23 x 18 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 110
    $5,040≈ £4,157≈ €4,801Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Peter Voulkos, Untitled (Plate), 1960, glazed stoneware
    Untitled (Plate), 1960
    Sculpture
    5 h x 21½ dia in (13 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 111
    $5,040≈ £4,157≈ €4,801Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Peter Voulkos, Untitled (Vessel), 1997, glazed anagama-fired shigaraki stoneware with gouges
    Untitled (Vessel), 1997
    Sculpture
    4¾ h x 7½ w x 6½ d in (12 x 19 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 112
    $6,930≈ £5,716≈ €6,602Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Peter Voulkos, Untitled, 1963, hand-built and gas-fired stoneware
    Untitled, 1963
    Sculpture
    16¼ h x 8 w x 6½ d in (41 x 20 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 114
    $7,560≈ £6,236≈ €7,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Peter Voulkos, Untitled, 1963, cast and patinated aluminum and bronze
    Untitled, 1963
    Sculpture
    47¼ h x 47¼ w x 15 d in (120 x 120 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 568
    $10,080≈ £8,219≈ €9,478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Peter Voulkos, Untitled, 1963, cast and patinated aluminum and bronze
    Untitled, 1963
    Sculpture
    47½ h x 47½ w x 12 d in (121 x 121 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 569
    $8,820≈ £7,191≈ €8,293Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Peter Voulkos, Check's in the Mail, 1979, lithograph in colors
    Check's in the Mail, 1979
    Lithograph
    34⅜ h x 23½ w in (87 x 60 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 199
    $756≈ £606≈ €706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Peter Voulkos, Abstract VII: Give Us a Break, 1979, lithograph in colors
    Abstract VII: Give Us a Break, 1979
    Lithograph
    34⅜ h x 23½ w in (87 x 60 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 201
    $630≈ £505≈ €588Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Peter Voulkos, Untitled (Plate), 1963, glazed stoneware
    Untitled (Plate), 1963
    Sculpture
    6½ d x 17 dia in (17 x 43 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 133
    $12,600≈ £10,122≈ €11,484Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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Peter Voulkos signature

56 catalogued lots by Peter Voulkos record a signature line. The most common placement is on the base (50% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • on the base2
  • lower left1
  • on the reverse1

Form

  • signed30
  • signed and dated25
  • signed in pencil1
  • Incised with the artist's signature and date "Voulkos 58" lower left edge — Rasgeado, Phillips, May 14, 2025
  • Signed in iron oxide 'Voulkos/59' on the underside — Untitled vase, Phillips, Oct 5, 2018
  • Signed verso — Untitled, Brunk Auctions, Nov 11, 2021

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About Peter Voulkos

Peter Voulkos was an American artist of Greek descent. He is known for his abstract expressionist ceramic sculptures, which crossed the traditional divide between ceramic crafts and fine art. He established the ceramics department at the Los Angeles County Art Institute and at UC Berkeley.

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