Artist

Union Porcelain Works

132130

Works

Painter

Style

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

Selected works

132130 pieces

Vase

Union Porcelain Works (American, 1863–c. 1922) Greenpoint, New York

Oyster Plate

Union Porcelain Works (American, 1863–c. 1922) Greenpoint, New York

Bar Pitcher

Karl L.H. Müller (American, 1820–1887) Union Porcelain Works (American, 1863–c. 1922) Greenpoint, New York

Poet's Pitcher

Designed by Karl L. H. Müller (American, born Germany, 1820–1887) Union Porcelain Works (American, 1863–c. 1922) Greenpoint, New York

Pair of Lamps

Attributed to Union Glass Works (American, active 1826–44) Kensington, Philadelphia

Plate from the Duke of Clarence Service

Worcester Porcelain Factory (Flight Period, 1783-1792) Worcester, England, founded 1751

Jar with Tubular Handles, Peonies, “Endless Knot,” Pendant Balls, and Pendant Lozenges

China

Flowers and Fruit in a Porcelain Bowl

Juan de Zurbarán (Spanish, 1620–1649)

Platter

China

Trumpet Player

Vienna State Porcelain Manufactory Austrian, 1744-1864

Teacup, Coffee Cup, and Saucer

Worcester Porcelain Factory (Warmstry House Period, 1751–1783) Worcester, England, founded 1751

Plate

Meissen Porcelain Manufactory German, founded 1710

Dinner Plate

Artist unknown (Chinese, made for the American market) China

Cup

Artist unknown (Chinese, made for the export market) China

Plate

China

Bowl

Frankenthal Porcelain Factory German, founded 1755

Soup Plate from the "Hope Service" Made for the Duke of Clarence

Worcester Porcelain Factory (Flight Period, 1783-1792) Worcester, England, founded 1751

King Vulture

Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (1710–present) Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler (born Saxony [now Germany], 1706–1775) Meissen, Electorate of Saxony (now Germany)

Centerpiece: The Scarf Dance (Surtout: Le jeu de l'écharpe)

Manufactured by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (French, founded 1740) Designed by Léonard-Agathon van Weydeveld (French, born Belgian 1841-1923) France, Sèvres