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

Lantern
J. Sheldon Carey (American, 1911–1999) Lawrence, Kansas

Hinoki
Charles Ray American, born 1953

Field Armor
German, Augsburg

Infantry Armor
North German

Composite Armor for Heavy Cavalry (Cuirassier)
South German, Nuremberg

William W. Welch
Sheldon Peck American, 1797–1868

Half Armor
Italian

Phebe Russell Swain Welch
Sheldon Peck American, 1797–1868

Zeitnot
Mirosław Bałka Polish, born 1958

Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: colophon by Lu Hui, dated 1912
Lu Hui (Chinese, 1851-1920)

Chair
Cevedra B. Sheldon American, 1840–1895 Marks Adjustable Folding Chair Company American, 1877–1897 New York

Untitled
Martin S. Carey American, 20th century

Frederick Douglass
Samuel J. Miller American, 1822–1888

Maria Sheldon Scammon
Anders Leonard Zorn (Swedish, 1860–1920)

Pair of Flintlock Pistols
Johann Jacob Behr Flemish, Maastricht or Liège

Rock Anatomy
Abraham Oghobase Nigerian, born 1979

Parrot Portrait
Ellen Carey American, born 1952

Flintlock Holster Pistol (One of a pair)
Johann Jacob Behr (Flemish, active 1690-1745) Liège

Pair of Flintlock Pistols
Barrels: Johann Jacob Behr Locks: Johann Jacob Behr Flemish, Liège, active 1690s-about 1745