Rookwood Art Pottery
Rookwood Pottery was founded in 1880 by Marie Longworth Nichols. Rookwood pottery's initial work demonstrated an Oriental and European influence. Throughout Rookwood's years they mastered such diverse styles as Victorian, art nouveau, arts and crafts, and art deco. From the very beginning, Rookwood pottery's production and quality standards exceeded virtually every other American art pottery manufacturer. As a result, Rookwood pottery achieved a greatness that was second to none. Rookwood was one of the few potteries to mark items as seconds for even the most minute factory inconsistencies. (Story continues below products)
 Rookwood Wax Matt Margaret McDonald 5 1 2 MINT $750.00 |
 Rookwood Vellum Floral Vase by Asbury $1,650.00 |
 Striking Large Rookwood Vellum Vase with Lillies by Diers $2,650.00 |
 ROOKWOOD MAT VELLUM DAISIES ELIZABETH McDERMOTT c1915 $495.00 |
 ROOKWOOD 1930 Art Deco Handled Vase 6078 Matte Green $228.00 |
 ROOKWOOD 1928 Art Deco Vase 1890 Matte Yellow $248.00 |
 ZANESVILLE STANDARD GLAZE POTTERY LA MORO SMALL PITCHER CIRCA 1900 $59.99 |
 Rookwood Vellum Caroline Steinle 6 3 4 MINT $1,500.00 |
 Rookwood Vellum Vase Charles S Todd 9 1 2 MINT $1,650.00 |
 4 pink ROOKWOOD rose vase 1930 $375.00 |
 Lot 3 Van Briggle 2 Pitchers 1 Vase $24.99 |
 Rookwood Low Bowl 1915 $69.99 |
In the early 1900's Rookwood pottery quickly moved into the arts and crafts and art nouveau styles. During this time, Rookwood introduced many of the more desirable and important glazes such as Iris, Vellum, Sea Green, Ariel Blue and painted mattes. Around 1905, Rookwood pottery introduced its production line of pottery. Rookwood's production pottery was simply glazed and not artist decorated or signed. As with most of the American art pottery companies, Rookwood's best production pieces are its earlier examples. Rookwood ended production in 1960.
