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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, Lidded vessel, Wheel thrown stoneware jar with lid decorated with applied sgraffito technique
    Lidded vessel
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 189
    $9,800≈ £5,998≈ €6,504Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Peter Voulkos, Sculpture, Stoneware vase decorated with slab applique technique and waffle texture
    Sculpture
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 190
    $18,375≈ £11,247≈ €12,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Peter Voulkos, Glazed ceramic vessel, c. 1953, Studio
    Glazed ceramic vessel, c. 1953
    Studio
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 72
    $4,800≈ £2,412≈ €3,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Peter Voulkos, Gas fired plate in stoneware with porcelain pass-through, Executed 1973
    Gas fired plate in stoneware with porcelain pass-through
    Executed 1973
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 311
    $8,000≈ £3,919≈ €5,624Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Peter Voulkos, Untitled Plate, 1987 (CR949.21-G), stoneware with white slip/engobe, cobalt oxide slip/engobe and a clear glaze
    Untitled Plate, 1987 (CR949.21-G)
    Sculpture
    Diameter 19 3/4in (50.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 389
    $8,400≈ £4,256≈ €6,243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Peter Voulkos, Untitled Tea Bowl, 1993 (CR1090-W), unglazed wood fired stoneware
    Untitled Tea Bowl, 1993 (CR1090-W)
    Sculpture · Panel
    diameter 8in (20.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 390
    $4,200≈ £2,128≈ €3,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Peter Voulkos, Untitled Plate, 1974 (CR704.145-G), stoneware with porcelain pass-through, colbalt oxide/slip and glaze
    Untitled Plate, 1974 (CR704.145-G)
    Sculpture
    Diameter 20in (50.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 391
    $8,400≈ £4,256≈ €6,243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Peter Voulkos, (American 1924-2002), Bottle, c.1953/54 (CR509.5-G)
    (American 1924-2002)
    Bottle, c.1953/54 (CR509.5-G)
    bottle: 14 x 10in (35 x 25cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 148
    $4,780≈ £2,521≈ €3,746Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Peter Voulkos, (American 1924-2002), Tureen, c.1952/54 (CR511.14-G)
    (American 1924-2002)
    Tureen, c.1952/54 (CR511.14-G)
    9 1/2 x 14in (25 x 33cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 149
    $4,183≈ £2,205≈ €3,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Peter Voulkos, (American 1924-2002), Bowl, c.1979/1981 (CR899.5-W)
    (American 1924-2002)
    Bowl, c.1979/1981 (CR899.5-W)
    4 x 5in (10 x 12cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 2194
    $3,585≈ £1,985≈ €2,860Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗

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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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