Dorothy’s work is defined by its modernism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Bowl
Dorothy C. Thorpe (American, 1901–1989) Dorothy C. Thorpe, Inc. Glendale, California

Vase
Dorothy C. Thorpe (American, 1901–1989) Dorothy C. Thorpe, Inc. Glendale, California

Goblet
Dorothy C. Thorpe American, 1901–1989 Dorothy C. Thorpe, Inc. Glendale, California

Bowl
Dorothy C. Thorpe, Inc. American, 1901–1989 Los Angeles

Vase
Dorothy C. Thorpe, Inc. American, 1901–1989 Los Angeles

Platter
Dorothy C. Thorpe, Inc. American, 1901–1989 Los Angeles

Bowl
Dorothy C. Thorpe, Inc. American, 1901–1989 Los Angeles

Two Border Fragments
Spain

Miniature Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Greek; probably Campania, Italy

Teacup, Coffee Cup, and Saucer
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Warmstry House Period, 1751–1783) Worcester, England, founded 1751

"A" and the Carpenter I
Sam Gilliam American, 1933-2022

A Group of Houses and Figures
Lyonel Feininger American, 1871–1956

Industry
Charles Sheeler American, 1883–1965

Fragment (Border)
Paracas Necropolis Peru, south coast, Paracas Peninsula

Heart of Darkness
Sean Scully American, born Ireland, 1945

Borders
Italy, Burano, Burano School of Lace

Girandoles
Isaac F. Baker (American, active mid-19th century) Made by Cornelius and Company (American, 1839–1851) Philadelphia

Fragment
Egypt

Covered Bowl and Stand
Chantilly Factory France, 1730-92

Altarpiece with Crowned Buddha
Thailand or Cambodia