Polia Pillin Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Polia Pillin Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 18, 2026
Polia Pillin (1909-1992), A large glazed ceramic bowl, mid-20th century
Est: $600 - $800
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) A large glazed ceramic bowl, mid-20th century Signed to underside: Pillin Depicting three women with birds
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 17, 2026
Polia Pillin (Polish/American, 1909-1992) Art Pottery Vase, Dance Themed, H 5" Dia. 5.25"
Est: $250 - $500
Signed on the underside. Polychrome glossy glaze with dancing female figures in the round. Brown glazed interior. Provenance: Property from a Prominent Art & Design Collector, Dearborn, Michigan Dimensions: H 5" Dia 5.25"
DuMouchelles
Mar. 24, 2026
Polia Pillin (1909-1992), Two glazed ceramic plates, mid-20th century
Est: $300 - $500
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) Two glazed ceramic plates, mid-20th century Each signed to underside: Pillin One depicting a lady, the other depicting three horses and two ladies 2 pieces
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 24, 2026
Polia & William Pillin (1909-1992 & 1910-1985), Three glazed ceramic vessels, mid-20th century
Est: $400 - $600
Polia & William Pillin (1909-1992 & 1910-1985) Three glazed ceramic vessels, mid-20th century Tall vase and pot each signed to underside: W + P Pillin; bowl signed: Pillin Comprising a tall red glazed vase, a flambé glazed pot, and a bowl depicting three female riders on horseback 3 pieces
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 24, 2026
Polia Pillin (1909-1992), Four glazed ceramic vases, mid-20th century
Est: $300 - $500
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) Four glazed ceramic vases, mid-20th century Each signed to underside: Pillin Comprising one tall vase depicting two ladies with flowers, a conical vase depicting two dancers, a wide-bottomed vase depicting birds, and a square-bodied vase depicting birds and branches 4 pieces
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 24, 2026
Polia Pillin (1909-1992), Four glazed ceramic vessels, mid-20th century
Est: $300 - $500
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) Four glazed ceramic vessels, mid-20th century Each signed to underside: Pillin Comprising a long-neck vase depicting a lady, a globular vase depicting two horses, a cup depicting a lady, tree, and bird, and a weed pot depicting four roosters 4 pieces
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 24, 2026
Polia Pillin (1909-1992), Three glazed ceramic vases, mid-20th century
Est: $400 - $600
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) Three glazed ceramic vases, mid-20th century Each signed to underside: Pillin Comprising an oval vase depicting two ladies with flowers, a tall cylindrical vase depicting two dancing ladies, and a wide-bodied vase depicting four horses 3 pieces
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 24, 2026
Polia Pillin (1909-1992), Two glazed ceramic vases, mid-20th century
Est: $400 - $600
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) Two glazed ceramic vases, mid-20th century Each signed to underside: Pillin Comprising one vase depicting a lady, a dancer, a deer, and a tree, and a wide-bodied vase depicting two ladies, a rooster, and a bird 2 pieces
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 24, 2026
Polia Pillin (1909-1992), Three square bodied glazed ceramic vases, mid-20th century
Est: $600 - $800
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) Three square bodied glazed ceramic vases, mid-20th century Each signed to underside: Pillin Each depicting a lady and a tree with a perched bird 3 pieces
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 24, 2026
Polia Pillin (1909-1992), A square form glazed ceramic vase, mid-20th century
Est: $400 - $600
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) A square form glazed ceramic vase, mid-20th century Signed to underside: Pillin Each side depicting a blonde woman with blue eyes
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 24, 2026
Polia Pillin (1909-1992), A glazed ceramic lidded box, mid-20th century
Est: $400 - $600
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) A glazed ceramic lidded box, mid-20th century Signed to underside: Pillin Depicting two dancing figures to lid
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 24, 2026
Polia Pillin (1909-1992), A glazed ceramic plaque, mid-20th century
Est: $600 - $800
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) A glazed ceramic plaque, mid-20th century Signed bottom right: Polia Pillin Depicting two female figures on a swing, mounted to a framed board
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 22, 2026
Polia Pillin (Polish/American, 1909-1992).
Est: $500 - $700
Polia Pillin (Polish/American, 1909-1992). The round vase decorated with fanciful bird face horses. Signed on base. 10 1/2in (27cm) h. Condition: very tiny chips on rim. Polish-born Polia Pillin (1909-1992) and her husband William established their ceramic studio, The Pillin Art Pottery Company, in their Los Angeles, CA garage in 1948. Her husband shaped the ware and Polia's artistic designs .were inspired by the Cubism movement and by the works of Pablo Picasso whom she greatly admired.
Fine Estate Inc.
Mar. 22, 2026
William and Polia Pillin (1910-1985/1909-1992) Glazed California Bottleneck Vase
Est: $300 - $500
Glazed ceramic, incised signature to undersize, W+P Pillin; height 9"
Peterborough Auctions
Feb. 20, 2026
Three Polia Pillin (1909-1992
Est: $300 - $500
Three Polia Pillin (1909-1992, Los Angeles) glazed earthenware vessels, each signed, and decorated with horses, comprising (2) globular vases, 5"h and 4.5"h and a cup, 4"h
Clars Auctions
Feb. 20, 2026
Three Polia Pillin glazed earthenware vessels
Est: $300 - $500
Three Polia Pillin (1909-1992, Los Angeles) glazed earthenware vessels, each signed, comprising (1) ovoid vase decorated with horses in earthtones, 6.25"h and (2) stick neck vase, 6" and 6.5"hm
Clars Auctions
Feb. 15, 2026
POLIA PILLIN (POLISH-AMERICAN, 1909 - 1992), ART POTTERY VASE
Est: $200 - $300
Polia Pillin (Polish-American, 1909 - 1992), Art Pottery Vase Mid 20th century, in the typical red clay with a light green drip glaze, signed on the underside. Dimensions: the vase is 4 1/4in in diameter and 9in tall
Locati LLC
Jan. 17, 2026
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) Glazed Ceramic Pottery
Est: -
The Pottery Is A Square Plate With Cats Present On The Front. The Plate Is Signed On The Back. In Used Condition With Signs Of Rubbing Present On The Edges. The Pottery Plate Measures Approximately 5in X 5in. Nr30486 Eds
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Jan. 15, 2026
Large Polia Pillin Vase, 16.25"H
Est: $400 - $600
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Polia Sunockin Pillin (Polish/American, 1909-1992) Marking(s); notes: signed Materials: ceramic Dimensions (H, W, D): 16.25"h, 5.25"dia Additional Information: Large hand-thrown vase by Polia Pillin, featuring a richly glazed surface with a figural portrait rendered in her signature painterly style. Pillin’s work combines modernist form with expressive, almost dreamlike imagery, placing her among the most distinctive American studio potters of the mid-20th century including Beatrice Wood, Gertrud and Otto Natzler, and Harrison McIntosh.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Dec. 14, 2025
Polia Pillin (Polish/American, 1909-1992).
Est: $600 - $800
Polia Pillin (Polish/American, 1909-1992). Vase The round vase decorated with fanciful bird face horses. Signed on base. 10 1/2in (27cm) h. Condition: very tiny chips on rim. Polish-born Polia Pillin (1909-1992) and her husband William established their ceramic studio, The Pillin Art Pottery Company, in their Los Angeles, CA garage in 1948. Her husband shaped the ware and Polia's artistic designs .were inspired by the Cubism movement and by the works of Pablo Picasso whom she greatly admired.
Fine Estate Inc.
Dec. 10, 2025
Polia Pillin (1909-1992), A figurative pottery plaque, mid-20th century
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) A figurative pottery plaque, mid-20th century Signed at lower right: Polia Pillin The glazed polychrome ceramic plaque depicting three figures
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 03, 2025
POLIA PILLIN CERAMIC COVERED BOX.
Est: $150 - $250
POLIA PILLIN CERAMIC COVERED BOX. Polia Pillin (Polish, 1909–1992) ceramic box of rectangular form, the lid depicting a mother and child, signed on underside of base. Height 2 inches (5.1cm), width 3.5 inches (8.9cm), depth 4.75 inches (12.1cm).
Jackson's International
Nov. 13, 2025
Polia Pillin, Untitled (Abstract Stag and Doe)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Polia Pillin Untitled (Abstract Stag and Doe) oil on paper 11.375 h x 15.75 w in (29 x 40 cm) Signed to lower right 'Polia Pillin'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 18, 2025
Konvolut 10 Kunstwerke / A collection of 10 art works, 20. Jh.
Est: €330 - €660
Umfang: u.a. von Polia Pillin und Emanuel Glicenstein, Technik: Tusche-, Aquarell- und Gouachemalerei, Tusche-Zeichnunge, verienzelt aufgeklebt oder in Passpepartout, Signatur: häufig rechts unterhalb signiert, vereinzelt auch datiert, Maße: von 25 x 25 cm bis 56,5 x 33 cm, Provenienz: Privatsammlung, Zustand: mit Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren, vereinzelt randläsurig und fleckig
Auktionshaus Schwab
Oct. 07, 2025
POLIN LARGE POLIA PILLIN STUDIO POTTERY GLAZED CERAMIC VASE, SIGNED
Est: $150 - $250
Polin Large Polia Pillin Studio Pottery Glazed Ceramic Vase, Signed Dimensions: Height: 9.5 inches, Width: 9.5 inches, Depth: 9.5 inches. --- US Packing and Shipping charge: In house shipping available. Will be calculated once destination known. Plus required insurance at a rate of $2 per hundred. - We offer curbside delivery for most items to NYC, Manhattan, Close Brooklyn, Hoboken about a week after the auction at reasonable rates. Next Trip October 22. See details at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/
Uniques & Antiques
Oct. 07, 2025
POLIA PILLIN DECORATED POTTERY VASE DANCER, BIRDS AND PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN
Est: $200 - $300
Polia Pillin decorated pottery vase Dancer, birds and portrait of a woman Dimensions: Height: 6 inches, Width: 5.25 inches, Depth: 5.25 inches. --- US Packing and Shipping charge: In house shipping available. Will be calculated once destination known. Plus required insurance at a rate of $2 per hundred. - We offer curbside delivery for most items to NYC, Manhattan, Close Brooklyn, Hoboken about a week after the auction at reasonable rates. Next Trip October 22. See details at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/
Uniques & Antiques
Sep. 30, 2025
Polia Pillin (1909-1992), A glazed studio pottery vase, mid-20th century***
Est: $600 - $800
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) A glazed studio pottery vase, mid-20th century Signed to underside: Pillin Depicting dancing female figures and a bird perched in a tree
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 25, 2025
Polia Pillin, Large plate with girl playing flute and birds
Est: $500 - $700
Polia Pillin Large plate with girl playing flute and birds USA, c. 1970 glazed earthenware 1 h x 13.375 w x 13.375 d in (3 x 34 x 34 cm) Incised signature to underside 'Pillin'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Aug. 05, 2025
POLIA PILLIN STUDIO ART POTTERY VASE. FIGURE DECORATED.
Est: $200 - $300
Polia Pillin Studio Art Pottery Vase. Figure decorated. Dimensions: Height: 9.5 inches, Width: 7 inches, Depth: 4 inches. --- US Packing and Shipping charge: In house shipping available. Will be calculated once destination known. Plus required insurance at a rate of $2 per hundred. - We offer curbside delivery for most items to NYC, Manhattan, Close Brooklyn, Hoboken about a week after the auction at reasonable rates. Next Trip August 13. See details at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/
Uniques & Antiques
Jul. 11, 2025
Polia PILLIN (1909-1992), 'Akt' / 'Nude', 1952
Est: €80 - €160
Technik: Tuschezeichnung auf Papier, Signatur: unten rechts signiert 'PILIN 52', Maße: 56 x 33,5 cm, Zustand: diverse Beschädigungen, rechte untere Blattkante hinterklebt
Auktionshaus Schwab
Jun. 17, 2025
Polia Pillin (1909-1992), Two women with birds
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) Two women with birds Gouache and watercolor on paper laid to board Signed lower right: Polia Pillin
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 13, 2025
William And Polia Pillin Glazed Pottery Vessel H 6.3" W 5" L 5"
Est: $200 - $400
Three female portrait paneled sides with birds. Dimensions: 1 PC x H 6.25" W 5" L 5"
DuMouchelles
Jun. 13, 2025
Polia Pillin Pottery (Polish/American, 1909-1992) Glazed Ceramic Box H 2.3" W 3.5" L 5"
Est: $200 - $400
Two dancers, signed on underside of box. Dimensions: 1 PC x H 2.25" W 3.50" L 5"
DuMouchelles
Jun. 13, 2025
Polia Pillin Pottery (Polish/American, 1909-1992) Ceramic Tile on Wooden Box H 3" W 3.8" L 5.5"
Est: $200 - $400
Nude female dancer. Signed on lower right of tile. Dimensions: 1 PC x H 3" W 3.75" L 5.50"
DuMouchelles
Jun. 13, 2025
Polia Pillin (Polish/American, 1909-1992) Glazed Ceramic Vase H 8" Dia. 8"
Est: $300 - $500
Contiguous hand painted scene of horses. Signed "Pillin" on underside. Dimensions: 1 PC x H 8" Dia 8"
DuMouchelles
Jun. 13, 2025
Polia Pillin (Polish/American, 1909-1992) Glazed Ceramic Ovoid Vase H 6" W 4" L 7"
Est: $400 - $600
Seated woman and bird, two sided. Signed on underside. Dimensions: 1 PC x H 6" W 4" L 7"
DuMouchelles
Jun. 13, 2025
Polia Pillin Pottery (Polish/American, 1909-1992) Ceramic Ovoid Vase, Three Figures H 6" W 4" L 7"
Est: $500 - $700
Signed on the underside. Three dancing ladies on one side, two on the reverse. Dimensions: 1 PC x H 6" W 4" L 7"
DuMouchelles
Jun. 13, 2025
Polia Pillin Pottery (Polish/American, 1909-1992) Ceramic Vase H 8" Dia. 7.5"
Est: $600 - $800
Three female figures. Signed on underside. Dimensions: 1 PC x H 8" Dia 7.50"
DuMouchelles
Jun. 07, 2025
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) American, (2) Madonna and Child Ceramic Trays
Est: $500 - $1,000
Polia Pillin (1909-1992) American, (2) Madonna and Child Ceramic Trays. One in light colors and oval, the other dark in a warped diamond shape, both showing Madonna figures with a Christ child in stylistic homages to Old Master variants. Both signed on the back. Both with small paper labels on the back with information and prior pricing. Condition: Commensurate with age. Sizes: 7 x 6 in., 7 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. Polia Pillin (née Sukonic or Sunockin) was born on September 1st, 1909, in CzÄstochowa, Poland. At the age of fifteen she immigrated with her family to the United States, where they settled in Chicago, Illinois. In 1927 she married a Ukrainian immigrant named William Pillin, and together they moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico for him to find work. While there she discovered pottery and Native American aesthetics and began experimenting with making works of her own. Her first exhibition was with the San Francisco Art Association in 1939, and the following year they returned to Chicago to be closer to her family. She spent the next few years exploring art museums and exhibits, sitting in on workshops and classes about pottery and constantly developing her style. Her work caught the attention of local art collectors, who helped her meet with teachers at the Art Institute of Chicago. In early 1948 she had her first solo exhibition at the Art Institute, and with financial assistance from her patrons she and her husband moved to Los Angeles, California later that year to build her own home studio, Pillin Art Pottery Company. Pillin used engobe and glaze techniques to create mid-century motifs painted onto hand-thrown pottery such as pots, vases, plates, and bowls, with the majority of subjects involving women or animals. Her exhibitions throughout California led to a permanent exhibition at the Oakland Museum, as well as frequent shows in New York City, primarily in Greenwich Village. Considered an outsider by much of the male-dominated art world at the time, she nevertheless continued to produce new works that fully supported them the rest of their lives, with William passing away in 1985 and Pillin passing on July 25th, 1992. Today her works are highly sought at auctions, and most of her pieces reside in private and corporate collections.
Sarasota Estate Auction
May. 08, 2025
POLIA PILLIN (New Mexico/California/Poland, 1909-1992), Glazed ceramic vase depicting dancing figures against a brown ground., Height 10.5".
Est: $200 - $400
POLIA PILLIN New Mexico/California/Poland, 1909-1992 Glazed ceramic vase depicting dancing figures against a brown ground. Signed on base "Pillin".
Eldred's
May. 06, 2025
10INCH POLIA PILLIN GLAZED CERAMIC VASE WITH DEPICTIONS OF WOMEN. UNCOMMON DARK GREEN GLAZE.
Est: $300 - $400
10inch Polia Pillin Glazed Ceramic Vase with Depictions of women. Uncommon dark green glaze. Dimensions: Height: 10 inches, Width: 8 inches, Depth: 8 inches. --- US Packing and Shipping charge: In house shipping available. Will be calculated once destination known. Plus required insurance at a rate of $2 per hundred. Shipping & Delivery Notice - Don't bid less because of high automated shipping costs. Please note: LiveAuctioneers provides automated shipping options through their system. These quotes may not reflect our actual in-house shipping rates, which are often significantly lower. We also offer curbside delivery to New York City, Hoboken, and close Brooklyn neighborhoods, typically about one week after the auction, at substantially lower rates than LiveAuctioneers white glove delivery options. To avoid being overcharged by the automated shipping system: Do not allow automatic checkout with shipping included. Instead, choose 'Buyer-Arranged Shipping' during manual checkout within 24 hours of the auction and pay only for your items. We will then: Provide a custom in-house shipping quote (If item is small enough to be eligible) Recommend trusted third-party shippers for larger items. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/shippers/ Offer NYC curbside delivery options if eligible. Next NYC Trip May 13. See details for NYC Delivery at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/
Uniques & Antiques
Apr. 11, 2025
Polia Pillin, Vases, set of two
Est: $800 - $1,200
Polia Pillin Vases, set of two c. 1970 glazed earthenware 7.25 h x 2.625 dia in (18 x 7 cm) 4.25 h x 7 dia in (11 x 18 cm) Glazed signature to underside of each example 'Pillin'. Provenance: The Artist | Collection of Naomi Havard (artist's niece) | Private Collection | Thence by descent This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Mar. 27, 2025
Polia PILLIN (1909-1992), 'Akt' / 'Nude', 1952
Est: €80 - €160
Technik: Tuschezeichnung auf Papier, Signatur: unten rechts signiert 'PILIN 52', Maße: 56 x 33,5 cm, Zustand: diverse Beschädigungen, rechte untere Blattkante hinterklebt
Auktionshaus Schwab
Feb. 26, 2025
Polia Pillin (1909-1992), Large Ceramic Bowl
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Property from the Estate of Ann Lytle, Savannah, GA Description: Polia Pillin (Polish/American, 1909-1992), Large Glazed Ceramic Bowl with Circus Scene, Polia Pillin (Polish/American, 1909-1992), Large Glazed Ceramic Bowl with Circus Scene, signed on the underside, decorated with figures doing trapeze and on horseback on a blue ground. Polia Pillin was a Polish painter and potter known for her distinctive ceramic pieces. Painted with delicate images of women, horses, and birds, her works have a whimsical quality reminiscent of the French-Russian artist Marc Chagall. In short, humble clay becomes a medium for painting, Pillin said. The limit of which is defined only by the zeal and inspiration of the artist. Born Polia Sukonic in 1909 in Poland, she immigrated with her family to the United States at age 15. She went on to study sculpture and painting at the Jewish People's Institute in Chicago. In 1927, she met her future husband the Ukrainian immigrant poet William Pillin. The artist and her husband moved to Los Angeles in 1948, where she transformed their garage into her pottery studio. She died in Los Angeles, CA in 1992. Today, her works are held in the collections of the Dallas Museum of Fine Art and the Syracuse Museum of Fine Art. (Artnet) Measurements: Height: 10 1/4 in. x Width: 15 1/4 in. Condition: Good condition, light wear, frit to glaze on rim. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Jan. 28, 2025
Polia Pillin (American 1905-1992), Figures Flying Kites, Mixed Media on Paper, with a Book by William Pillin and Other Literature, Frame: 20 1/4 x 23 1/2 in. (51.4 x 59.7 cm.)
Est: $500 - $700
Polia Pillin (American 1905-1992), Figures Flying Kites, Mixed Media on Paper, with a Book by William Pillin and Other Literature,
Weschler's
Jan. 04, 2025
Polia PILLIN (1909-1992), 'Akt' / 'Nude', 1952
Est: €80 - €160
Technik: Tuschezeichnung auf Papier, Signatur: unten rechts signiert 'PILIN 52', Maße: 56 x 33,5 cm, Zustand: diverse Beschädigungen, rechte untere Blattkante hinterklebt
Auktionshaus Schwab
Jan. 04, 2025
Polia PILLIN (1909-1992), 'Im Blumenladen' / 'In the flower shop', 1954
Est: €180 - €360
Technik: Gouache auf Papier, auf Karton gezogen, Signatur: unten links signiert 'Pillin Y54', umseitig mit etikett bezeichnet, Maße: 22 x 18 cm, Zustand: gut, vereinzelt mit oberflächigem Farbverlust, Rückseite fleckig
Auktionshaus Schwab
Dec. 20, 2024
Five Polia Pillin (1909-1992, Los Angeles) glazed earthenware vessels
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Five Polia Pillin (1909-1992, Los Angeles) glazed earthenware vessels, each signed 'Pillin', comprising square section footed vase with figures with cat and other animals, 7.75"; stick neck vase, 6"h; beaker with school of fish, 3.75"h; dished plate with woman and fish, 6.5"dia and pin tray with nude catching fish, 4"dia
Clars Auctions