Rookwood
America's premier art pottery — hand-decorated, artist-signed vases in distinctive glazes.
What it's worth
Rookwood realizes roughly $200–$1,500 here, with early artist-signed and scenic Vellum pieces well above unmarked or production wares.
Our sold results
Auction results for Rookwood
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Auction Results
| Lot | Sold | Price realized |
|---|---|---|
| (3) ROOKWOOD POTTERY PRODUCTION VASES & BOWL | Jan 2025 | $175 |
| LARGE ROOKWOOD POTTERY RELIEF-MOLDED POPPY FLOWERS VASE #6006 | Jan 2025 | $150 |
| ROOKWOOD SARAH ELIZABETH COYNE VELLUM GLAZE SCENIC VASE | Nov 2024 | $350 |
Overview & history
Rookwood is the most prestigious American art pottery, famous for hand-decorated, artist-signed vases in Standard, Iris, and Vellum glazes. Signed pieces are the prizes of the art-pottery category.
Identifying & marks
Look for the impressed flame mark (a reversed-RP logo) with flames added by year, plus a shape number and the decorator's cipher. Artist-signed, dated pieces in desirable glazes are the most valuable.
Frequently asked
What could my Rookwood bring at auction?
Rookwood realizes roughly $200–$1,500 here, with early artist-signed and scenic Vellum pieces well above unmarked or production wares.
How do I identify Rookwood?
Look for the impressed flame mark (a reversed-RP logo) with flames added by year, plus a shape number and the decorator's cipher. Artist-signed, dated pieces in desirable glazes are the most valuable.
How do I sell my Rookwood?
Austin Auction Gallery offers free, no-obligation appraisals. Send a few photos and our specialists will tell you what it could bring at auction, then handle every step from cataloging through the sale.
What could your Rookwood bring at auction?
Our specialists provide free, no-obligation auction estimates. Send a few photos and we'll tell you what it could bring.