James Lovera Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James Lovera Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 19, 2025
A James Lovera (American, 1920-2015) pottery bowl with red glaze
Est: $200 - $300
A James Lovera (American, 1920-2015) pottery bowl with red glaze, 2.5"h x 7"dia; together with a miniature blue matte glaze vase, signed 'MB', 3"h. [2 total]
Clars Auctions
Nov. 21, 2024
James Lovera, Bowl
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
James Lovera Bowl glazed porcelain 4.75 h x 14 dia in (12 x 36 cm) Incised signature to underside 'Lovera'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 21, 2024
James Lovera, Bowl
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
James Lovera Bowl volcanic-glazed earthenware 4.325 h x 11.25 dia in (11 x 29 cm) Incised signature to underside 'Lovera'. Provenance: Rick Petteford Antiques, Art Mid-Century, Sebastopol, CA | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 30, 2024
James Lovera bowl
Est: $800 - $1,100
James LoverabowlCaliforniaglazed ceramic signed 2"h x 8.5"dia
Treadway Gallery
Jun. 30, 2024
James Lovera bowl
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
James LoverabowlCaliforniaglazed ceramic signed 4"h x 7.75"dia
Treadway Gallery
Apr. 30, 2024
James Lovera, Rare teapot
Est: $500 - $700
James Lovera Rare teapot USA, c. 1975 glazed stoneware, cork 5.25 h x 12 w x 5.75 d in (13 x 30 x 15 cm) Incised signature to underside 'Lovera'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Mar. 10, 2024
James Lovera bowl
Est: $800 - $1,100
James Lovera bowl San Jose, CA glazed ceramic incised signature 3.5"h x 6.5"dia
Treadway Gallery
Mar. 10, 2024
James Lovera vase
Est: $900 - $1,200
James Lovera vase California glazed ceramic signed 5.75"h x 9.5"dia
Treadway Gallery
Feb. 22, 2024
James Lovera, Bowl
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
James Lovera Bowl USA volcanic-glazed earthenware 3.5 h x 14.375 dia in (9 x 37 cm) Incised signature to underside 'Lovera'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Feb. 22, 2024
James Lovera, Bowl
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
James Lovera Bowl USA volcanic-glazed earthenware 4.625 h x 12 dia in (12 x 30 cm) Incised signature to underside 'Lovera'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Feb. 08, 2024
James Lovera, Small Volcanic Bowl
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
James Lovera, Small Volcanic Bowl San Francisco, California Glazed earthenware Signed to underside: “Lovera” H: 3, Dia: 6 ½ in. Provenance Private Collection, California Rago Auctions, Modern Ceramics & Glass, Lambertville, New Jersey, January 20, 2019, Lot 2054 Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin
Freeman's | Hindman
Dec. 02, 2023
James Lovera, bowl
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
James Lovera bowl California glazed ceramic signed 5.5"h x 8.5"dia
Treadway Gallery
Dec. 02, 2023
James Lovera vase
Est: $700 - $900
James Lovera vase California glazed ceramic etched signature 5"h x 7"dia
Treadway Gallery
Nov. 29, 2023
Two James Lovera (American, 1920-2015) studio glazed ceramic bowls
Est: $500 - $700
Two James Lovera (American, 1920-2015) studio glazed ceramic bowls
Andrew Jones Auctions
Nov. 14, 2023
James Lovera (1920-2015) Bowl
Est: $800 - $1,200
James Lovera (1920-2015) Bowl glazed stoneware signed 'Lovera' H 3 1/4 x Dia 6 1/2 inches
Hindman
Oct. 25, 2023
JAMES LOVERA (American, 1920-2015)
Est: $400 - $600
JAMES LOVERA (American, 1920-2015), glazed earthenware bowl, incised signature to underside. 4-1/2''h, 8-1/4''dia.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Sep. 13, 2023
JAMES LOVERA (American, 1920-2015)
Est: $400 - $600
JAMES LOVERA (American, 1920-2015), footed earthenware bowl with lava glaze, signed ''Lovera'' by incision to underside. 5''h, 10''dia.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jul. 23, 2023
James Lovera vase
Est: $800 - $1,100
James Lovera vase San Jose, CA glazed ceramic incised signature 5"h x 7.25"dia
Treadway Gallery
Jul. 23, 2023
James Lovera vase
Est: $550 - $750
James Lovera vase Los Angeles, CA glazed ceramic incised signature 3.75"h x 9"dia
Treadway Gallery
Jul. 13, 2023
James Lovera, Bowl
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
James Lovera Bowl glazed earthenware 4.5 h x 12 dia in (11 x 30 cm) Incised signature to underside 'Lovera'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jul. 13, 2023
James Lovera, Bowl
Est: $1,200 - $1,600
James Lovera Bowl volcanic-glazed stoneware 4.875 h x 8.375 dia in (12 x 21 cm) Incised signature to underside 'Lovera'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jul. 13, 2023
James Lovera, Bowl
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Lovera Bowl volcanic-glazed earthenware 4 h x 9.5 dia in (10 x 24 cm) Incised signature to underside 'Lovera'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Apr. 23, 2023
James Lovera vase
Est: $600 - $800
James Lovera vase vase San Jose, CA glazed ceramic incised signature 3"h x 9.25"dia
Treadway Gallery
Apr. 22, 2023
James Lovera (5) Collection of Vessels
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
James Lovera (American, 1920-2015) (5) Collection of Vessels Porcelain with lacquer Incised Lovera, bottom of each work Dimensions reflect the largest work, "Dark Brown Bowl." "Green Bowl with Lip" measures 3 x 10.25 x 10.25 (in), "Red Bowl with Dark Center" measures 2.75 x 6.25 x 6.25 (in), "Green Bowl" measures 2.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 (in), and "Yellow Bowl" measures 2.25 x 6 x 6 (in).
Larsen Art Auction
Mar. 29, 2023
JAMES LOVERA (1920-2015) Two Bowlsthe larger glazed porcelain, the smaller glazed stoneware and incised 'lovera' on undersideheight of larger 3 1/2in (8.8cm); diameter 10 5/8in (27cm)
Est: $800 - $1,200
JAMES LOVERA (1920-2015) Two Bowls the larger glazed porcelain, the smaller glazed stoneware and incised 'lovera' on underside height of larger 3 1/2in (8.8cm); diameter 10 5/8in (27cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 05, 2023
JAMES LOVERA BURNT EARTH CRATER POTTERY VASE
Est: -
James Lovera (1920-2015) Burnt Earth Crater Studio Pottery Vase. California native James Lovera received his education, pursued his studio career, and taught for nearly 40 years in northern California during a time of transition in ceramic arts. He worked and studied with some of the legends of American ceramics and was witness to the Voulkos revolution that was going to change the future of ceramics. Influenced by Asian porcelain traditions and 20th century Modernism, his work copies neither and yet reflects his reverence for simplicity and his dedication to the vessel as a canvas for his art. His work is included in the collections of The Mint Museum of Craft & Design in Charlotte, NC; the Shigaraki Ceramic Museum in Japan; the New York Museum of Modern Art; the Smithsonian’s Renwick Museum and the Crocker Museum in Sacramento among others. Signed Lovera on bottom. Approx. Net Weight: 4.74lbs Keywords: Mid-Century, Mid Century, Modern, Art, ArtGlass, Pottery, Art Glass, Mid Century Modern; Ref: BD1695
Bradford's
Mar. 05, 2023
JAMES LOVERA BURNT EARTH CRATER BOWL
Est: -
James Lovera (1920-2015) Burnt Earth Crater Studio Pottery Bowl. California native James Lovera received his education, pursued his studio career, and taught for nearly 40 years in northern California during a time of transition in ceramic arts. He worked and studied with some of the legends of American ceramics and was witness to the Voulkos revolution that was going to change the future of ceramics. Influenced by Asian porcelain traditions and 20th century Modernism, his work copies neither and yet reflects his reverence for simplicity and his dedication to the vessel as a canvas for his art. His work is included in the collections of The Mint Museum of Craft & Design in Charlotte, NC; the Shigaraki Ceramic Museum in Japan; the New York Museum of Modern Art; the Smithsonian’s Renwick Museum and the Crocker Museum in Sacramento among others. Signed Lovera on bottom Approx. Net Weight: 1.1lbs Keywords: Mid-Century, Mid Century, Modern, Art, ArtGlass, Pottery, Art Glass, Mid Century Modern; Ref: BD1695
Bradford's
Jan. 08, 2023
James Lovera vase
Est: $350 - $550
James Lovera vase Los Angeles, CA glazed ceramic incised signature 3.5"h x 6"dia
Treadway Gallery
Jan. 08, 2023
James Lovera low vessel
Est: $450 - $650
James Loveralow vessel San Jose, CA glazed ceramic incised signature 2"h x 6.25"dia
Treadway Gallery
Jan. 08, 2023
James Lovera vase
Est: $700 - $900
James Lovera vase San Jose, CA glazed ceramic incised signature 5.75"h x 9.75"dia
Treadway Gallery
Oct. 22, 2022
James Lovera (5) Bowls
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
James Lovera (American, 1920-2015) (5) Bowls Porcelain with lacquer Incised Lovera, bottom of each bowl Dimensions reflect the largest work, the bright orange bowl. Clockwise from the green bowl, remaining bowls measure 5 x 8.5 x 8.5 (in), 3.50 x 8 x 8 (in), 2.75 x 8 x 8 (in), and 3.50 x 7.25 x 7.25 (in).
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 01, 2022
JAMES LOVERA (AMERICAN, 1920-2015)
Est: $500 - $1,000
James Lovera American, 1920-2015 Trio of Bowls Enameled ceramic Three (3) graduating bowls including two teal and one sienna colored, each signed to underside.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 01, 2022
JAMES LOVERA (AMERICAN, 1920-2015)
Est: $400 - $800
James Lovera American, 1920-2015 Pairing of Bowls Enameled ceramic Two (2) unidentical bowls of soft grey and sage green coloration, both signed to underside.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 01, 2022
JAMES LOVERA (AMERICAN, 1920-2015)
Est: $400 - $800
James Lovera American, 1920-2015 Companion Red Bowls Enameled ceramic Two (2) raised, deep crimson bowls of differing sizes, both signed to underside.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 16, 2022
James Lovera, Bowl
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
James Lovera, Bowl USA, volcanic glazed ceramic, signed 'Lovera,' 2.25"h x 6"dia.
Clars Auctions
Aug. 24, 2022
James Lovera (1920-2015) bowl 5 5/8"dia x 3"h
Est: $500 - $700
James Lovera (1920-2015) bowl USA volcanic glazed ceramic signed 'Lovera' 5 5/8"dia x 3"h
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Aug. 13, 2022
JAMES LOVERA (American. 1920-2015) CERAMIC BOWL
Est: $500 - $700
Signed. The circular tapering bowl with a raised circular foot, with a light claret glaze continuing down a light blue gray hued glaze, to fade to a red to turquoise glaze. Height 4.5 in. Diameter 8.25 in. Note: Lovera studied at the California School of Fine Arts. His vessels exemplify Mid-century Modernist form and function. (Cond: good)
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Jul. 28, 2022
JAMES LOVERA (1920-2015) Group of Three Red Bowlsglazed earthenware, each incised 'lovera' on undersidediameter of largest 9 3/4in (24.8cm)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JAMES LOVERA (1920-2015) Group of Three Red Bowls glazed earthenware, each incised 'lovera' on underside diameter of largest 9 3/4in (24.8cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 28, 2022
JAMES LOVERA (1920-2015) Group of Four Orange Bowlsglazed earthenware, each incised 'lovera' on undersidediameter of largest 9 1/2in (24.1cm)'
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
JAMES LOVERA (1920-2015) Group of Four Orange Bowls glazed earthenware, each incised 'lovera' on underside diameter of largest 9 1/2in (24.1cm)' For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 28, 2022
JAMES LOVERA (1920-2015) Two Crater Bowlscirca 1997glazed porcelain, each incised 'lovera' on underside, the taller further dated '97'height of tallest 3 7/8in (9.8cm); diameter of each 6 1/4in (15.8cm)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JAMES LOVERA (1920-2015) Two Crater Bowls circa 1997 glazed porcelain, each incised 'lovera' on underside, the taller further dated '97' height of tallest 3 7/8in (9.8cm); diameter of each 6 1/4in (15.8cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 28, 2022
JAMES LOVERA (1920-2015) Molten Crater Flow Bowlglazed porcelain, incised 'lovera' on undersideheight 5 1/4in (13.3cm); diameter 7 1/4in (18.4cm)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
JAMES LOVERA (1920-2015) Molten Crater Flow Bowl glazed porcelain, incised 'lovera' on underside height 5 1/4in (13.3cm); diameter 7 1/4in (18.4cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 21, 2022
James Lovera (American, 1920-2015) Bowl Lava glazed stoneware 3-3/4 x 6-1/4 inch
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
James Lovera (American, 1920-2015) Bowl Lava glazed stoneware 3-3/4 x 6-1/4 inches (9.5 x 15.9 cm) Incised lovera to underside HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Jul. 21, 2022
James Lovera (American, 1920-2015) Vase Lava glazed stoneware 7-3/4 x 5-3/4 inch
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Lovera (American, 1920-2015) Vase Lava glazed stoneware 7-3/4 x 5-3/4 inches (19.7 x 14.6 cm) Incised lovera to underside HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Jul. 21, 2022
James Lovera (American, 1920-2015) Bowl Lava glazed stoneware 5 x 8-1/2 inches (
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Lovera (American, 1920-2015) Bowl Lava glazed stoneware 5 x 8-1/2 inches (12.7 x 21.6 cm) Incised lovera to underside HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Jul. 21, 2022
James Lovera (American, 1920-2015) Large Bowl Lava glazed stoneware 5-1/8 x 17-3
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
James Lovera (American, 1920-2015) Large Bowl Lava glazed stoneware 5-1/8 x 17-3/4 inches (13.0 x 45.1 cm) Incised lovera to underside HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 29, 2022
James Lovera 1920-2015 Ceramic Bowl Plate Charger
Est: $800 - $1,200
James Lovera (American, 1920-2015). A large glazed ceramic charger. Circular bowl form with cream ground, hand decorated to center with abstract polychrome floral forms. Incised artist signature to underside LOVERA. Procured from a Palm Beach Island Estate. Dimensions: 2 X 17 X 17 in. Condition: Good overall condition having moderate surface wear, including pitting to center interior. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $95 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com
Hill Auction Gallery
Jun. 11, 2022
JAMES LOVERA (American. 1920-2015) POTTERY
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Contemporary Pottery Bowl, signed. The circular tapering bowl with a raised circular foot, with a light claret glaze continuing down a light blue gray hued glaze, to fade to a red to turquoise glaze. Height 4.5 in. Diameter 8.25 in.
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Apr. 30, 2022
James Lovera, American (1920-2015), studio pedestal bowl, blue / green glazed porcelain, 3 1/2"H x 10"Diam.
Est: $400 - $600
James Lovera American, (1920-2015) studio pedestal bowl blue / green glazed porcelain signed under base. Lovera studied at the California School of Fine Arts. His vessels exemplify midcentury Modernist form and function.
Ripley Auctions