Collectible ceramics are available in every price range starting from the cheapest to the most expensive. Most of them are highly collectible and are also highly unique in design. Some Collectible ceramics such as those in the Mid Century Modern Ceramics Market also display intricate craftsmanship. Ceramic artists have been inspired by the beauty and elegance of Collectible Mid century ceramics and have incorporated these designs in their work. If you love modern ceramics and want to keep them in you collectibles shelve, then you can buy it online by searching 20th century ceramics or modern ceramics for sale. One might get rare and unique piece of ceramics only at auctions. Type in Modern ceramics auction in your browser and look for the best auctions held near by. You will get the best rare and unique piece in your collection.
Classification of Ceramics
Collectibles ceramics can be classified into two main categories, i.e. Real and Art Deco. Real ceramics are made of original vintage Collectible porcelain and are highly valuable. Art Deco ceramics are a mixture of different decorative styles and designs made on Ceramics.
Origin Of Ceramics.
Ceramics are a product of ancient art traditions dating back to thousands of years ago. Their discovery in the Middle Ages marked the beginning of the art industry. The word ‘ceramic’ came from the Greek word keramikos, meaning ‘of pottery’. A typical ceramic object is any of the many different hard, crack able, absorbent and heat-resistance materials made by shaped and then burning an inorganic, translucent substance, including clay, terracotta, granite, wood and metal, at a very high temperature. Examples of such objects include earthenware, glazed ceramics, porcelain and even brick. Ceramics have had a major influence on the development of Western art as we know it.
Origin in Other European Countries.
The term ‘ceramic’ first appeared in English in the 18th century, probably as an evolution of the French term ‘ceramide’, which meant ‘pottery’. By the start of the twentieth century, modern ceramics had come to refer not only to the art made by shaped firing and forming substances in a kiln, but also to the products of fired pots, earthenware and other decorative pottery. Modern ceramic objects were considered to be more functional than decorative in ancient times. Ceramic objects often had utilitarian purposes such as for drainage or to hold a hot source of fuel, before being used as vessels.
Chinese Ceramics.
The ancient Chinese regarded ceramics as highly qualitative and appreciated their distinctive forms, colours, textures and patterns. They used ceramics in the making of more ornate items such as statuary, wall coverings and doors, but were not interested in producing mass produce pottery items. The Chinese ceramics of these times were fired at very high temperatures and depended greatly on the exact type of chemical reaction which took place during the firing process to produce the different results.
Ancient civilisations saw the production of pottery become more important than the other types of ceramics. Pottery was fired at temperatures of up to 1700F (1250C). During this period the raw clay would be beaten into the shape of bowls and other dishes. The glaze was sometimes left on the pottery for hours before being carefully removed with a knife to remove any excess residue which might otherwise affect the finish of the pottery. To make a thicker glaze, harder clay was used and a rougher surface created.
Ceramics as Collectibles.
Collectibles ceramics is one of the fast growing fields in the field of ceramics. With the rising trend of home decoration, furniture making and accessories, there is a large demand for reproductions of antique and historical ceramics. Collectibles ceramics includes vases, dishes, bowls, figurines, lamps, candle holders, dishes, tea pots and many more.
The field of Collectibles ceramics has experienced a new surge of enthusiasm in the last decade or so. This is mainly due to the emergence of a number of museums and public venues that showcased this art form in their premises. As a result of this interest, the number of people venturing into this field has also increased. The availability of cheap reproductions has led to an increase in the number of dealers dealing in Collectibles ceramics. Therefore, the competition among the Ceramic collectors has also grown fiercer over the years.
