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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, Clay Form #4, (CR900.8-W), wood fired stoneware
    Clay Form #4, (CR900.8-W)
    Sculpture · Panel
    height 4 3/4in (12cm); diameter 21 1/4in (54cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 254
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Peter Voulkos, Five Tea Cups, glazed stoneware, signed 'Voulkos' in black
    Five Tea Cups
    Sculpture
    height 4 1/2in (11cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 256
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Peter Voulkos, Group of Five Objects, glazed stoneware, signed on the underside
    Group of Five Objects
    Sculpture
    height of footed vase 4 1/2in (11cm); diameter 5 1/2in (13cm); height of tea cup 4in (10cm); diameter 3 1/4in (8cm); height of pitcher 6 1/4in (15cm); length over handle 6 1/4in (15cm); height of bowl 2in (5cm); diameter 7 1/2in (19cm); height of small footed bowl 4in (10cm); diameter 6in (15cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 257
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Peter Voulkos, Group of Five Objects, glazed stoneware, signed on the underside
    Group of Five Objects
    Sculpture
    height of footed vase 4 1/2in (11cm); diameter 5 1/2in (13cm); height of footed cup 4in (10cm); diameter 3 1/4in (8cm); height of pitcher 6 1/4in (15cm); length over handle 6 1/4in (15cm); height of bowl 2in (5cm); diameter 7 1/2in (19cm); height of small footed bowl 4in (10cm); diameter 6in (15cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 115
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,800–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Peter Voulkos, Plate, 1979, Gas-fired wheel-thrown and manipulated stoneware with porcelain pass-throughs, drawing and punctures with cobalt slip/oxide and clear glaze
    Plate, 1979
    Sculpture
    21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 227
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Peter Voulkos, (American 1924-2002), stoneware clay body with sgraffito drawing and glazes
    (American 1924-2002)
    Sculpture
    diameter: 10 3/4in (28cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 2191
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. 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 2192
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Peter Voulkos, (American, 1924-2004), Bowl, 1990
    (American, 1924-2004)
    Bowl, 1990
    diameter: 7in (18cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 71
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Peter Voulkos, (American, 1924-2002), stoneware clay body with sgraffito drawing and glazes
    (American, 1924-2002)
    Sculpture
    diameter: 10 3/4in (28cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 73
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View 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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