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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, Egg Shaped Footed Vase, glazed stoneware, signed on the underside
    Egg Shaped Footed Vase
    Sculpture
    height 10 1/2in (26cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 111
    $3,125≈ £2,182≈ €2,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Peter Voulkos, Footed Vase, glazed stoneware, signed on the underside
    Footed Vase
    Sculpture
    height 5 1/4in (13cm); diameter 5in (12cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 112
    $500≈ £349≈ €405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Peter Voulkos, Large bottle vase, glazed stoneware, signed 'Voulkos'
    Large bottle vase
    Sculpture
    height 20in (50cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 113
    $2,500≈ £1,746≈ €2,023Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Peter Voulkos, Shallow bowl, glazed stoneware, incised signature on the underside
    Shallow bowl
    Sculpture
    height 2 1/2in (6cm); diameter 14 1/2in (36cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 114
    $2,125≈ £1,484≈ €1,720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Peter Voulkos, Low Shallow Bowl, glazed stoneware, incised signature on the underside
    Low Shallow Bowl
    Sculpture
    height 2in (5cm); diameter 12 1/5in (30cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 116
    $2,375≈ £1,658≈ €1,922Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Peter Voulkos, Globular Bottle Vase, glazed stoneware, signed on the underside
    Globular Bottle Vase
    Sculpture
    height 8in (20cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 117
    $1,000≈ £698≈ €809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Peter Voulkos, Vase, glazed stoneware, with slip trailed floral decoration, signed on the underside
    Vase
    Sculpture
    height 13 3/4in (34cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 118
    $3,500≈ £2,444≈ €2,832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Peter Voulkos, Covered Vessel, glazed stoneware, incised signature on the underside
    Covered Vessel
    Sculpture
    height 6in (15cm); diameter 6in (15cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 119
    $875≈ £611≈ €708Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Peter Voulkos, Bottle, glazed stoneware, incised 'Voulkos' signature partially obscured by masking tape with worn inscription, '66' in red paint
    Bottle
    Sculpture
    height 12in (30cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 120
    $6,875≈ £4,800≈ €5,564Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Peter Voulkos, Vase, Glazed stoneware
    Vase
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 31
    $6,875≈ £4,901≈ €5,580Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–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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