Many pottery dogs about an inch tall are hagenrenaker products. We sell in all fifty states, canada, europe, australia, japan, korea and hong kong. Hagenrenaker also made dogs in the 3 to 5 inch size, including a german shepherd, a basset hound, boston terriers and an. More hagenrenaker pottery by nancy kelly, paperback. The company has struggled through some hard times and is hoping for a. Walker renaker 19521959 mostly pink bisque figures during these years, usually marked with an ink stamp.
See more ideas about horses, horse art and equine art. The photo of the palomino version shown at the left was taken from nancy kellys wonderful book hagen renaker pottery. The hagenrenaker pottery company of california was founded in the garage of john and maxine renaker in the mid1940s. Hagen renaker pottery operated a pottery in monrovia, california, starting in 1946.
Hagen renaker is known for miniatures with colored slip clay. Meet the people behind hagenrenaker pottery and enjoy their artistry as this book delves into a behindthescenes look at this unique and. Spilled milk pail hagen renaker pottery by ceramic animals, glass animals. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Porcelain and pottery hagen renaker vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Hagen renaker through the years schiffer book for collectors. Being able to tell a vintage hagen renaker animal from another brand of small ceramic animals is not just a matter of looking in a price guide book. Many pottery dogs about an inch tall are hagen renaker products. I had the immense privilege of visiting with the folks that made hagenrenaker pottery possible. Hard to read but it says hagen renaker california along the bottom it may be a one of a kind piece.
The purpose of this webpage is to share information about hagen renaker and their incredible line of figurines. Being able to tell a vintage hagenrenaker animal from another brand of small ceramic animals is not just a matter of looking in a price guide book. Hagen renaker is especially known for its horse figurines, especially its limited edition horses. John renaker set up the first kiln by running a garden hose from the familys gas stove. They vigorously pursued the dream of having their own pottery company, creating appealing, yet affordable, figurines, along with a few table pieces. For example, the nicest lefton japan copies of hagenrenaker horses are collectible in their own right. Finally, the book features a tribute to several of the talented artists and craftspeople who were with hagen renaker pottery since the early 1950s. Realistic and whimsical clay animal figurines are featured in over 480 beautiful color photos creations from hagen renaker. As soon as i published yesterdays blog post, hagen renaker historian nancy kelly contacted me. Books go search hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards. Hagenrenaker at margarets house limited edition horses. Meet the people behind hagen renaker pottery and enjoy their artistry as this book delves into a behindthescenes look at this unique and creative company that has produced fine ceramics since 1946.
They told me about the company, let me take photos of their. A charlton standard catalogue by gayle roller online at alibris. Hagen renaker is the hyphenated name of a california pottery company that was established in southern california in the mid1940s. Hagenrenaker minis are often glued to a small card with the company name. Hagenrenaker potteries licensee of disney ceramic figurines from 1955 to 1961. Also included are some fabulous test pieces, a chapter dedicated to identifying and dating hagenrenaker pieces, and a current price guide. They vigorously pursued the dream of having their own pottery company, creating appealing, yet. Hopefully, these pages will make collecting hagen renaker easier for everyone. Finally, the book features a tribute to several of the talented artists and craftspeople who were with hagenrenaker pottery since the early 1950s. Produced mini animals in the 1940s1970s along with other things. The three twinton minature figurines pictured below with the twinton display stand are from the hagnen renaker pottery company archives and the personal collection of hagen renaker pottery founder, john renaker. Make offer hagen renaker disney miniature ceramic snow white. Identify vintage and collectible american pottery dogs. More hagenrenaker pottery by nancy kelly, paperback barnes.
Hagen renaker little horribles cave 2 different styles of caves are pictured but both are little horribles caves the smooth front cave was also used to make a caveman. Nancy had corresponded with maggie kennedy about maureen love and ok rain dance, back in 1998, when nancy was writing the book hagenrenaker pottery. One lucky kid is a collection of autobiographical essays written by maxine hagen renaker to describe her childhood growing up in north dakota and montana. Hagen renaker geisha girls mosaic plaques the plaque on the right is missing 2 pieces i have seen one of these in a different color 10 12 by 22 inches hagen renaker jack, queen and king mosaic plaques 11 34 inches by 23 34 inches each. This site, created and run by a fellow collector, currently focuses on the many horse figurines created by the hagen renaker company of san dimas, california. American pottery marks and resource directory cajun collection. Hagenrenaker is known for miniatures with colored slip clay. It presents hundreds of charming hagenrenaker creations, from their realistic horses to whimisical or stylized animals in many varieties. Horses and other figurines schiffer design books at.
A price guide, information on other potteries of the time, and a look at some hagen renaker imitations are included. They were twinton minature prototypes and were believed given to hagen renaker by don winton for hagen renaker to produce. See more ideas about figurines, miniatures and glass animals. Hagen renaker through the years price guide book the hagen renaker pottery company of california was founded in the garage of john and maxine renaker in the mid1940s. The hr books that have been published provide a wealth of written. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Renaker wall plaques, clock and trays porcelain ceramics, smash book, wall. Hagen renaker also made dogs in the 3 to 5 inch size, including a german shepherd, a basset hound, boston terriers and an irish setter. The chapters feature numerous horses, cats, dogs, other. There are hundreds of photos here to drool over and information on every hagenrenaker horse figurine that i know to exist. Nancy had corresponded with maggie kennedy about maureen love and ok rain dance, back in 1998, when nancy was writing the book hagen renaker pottery.
Their figurines, primarily small in size, were popular souvenirs at disneyland, but today command high prices. Porcelain and potteryhagen renakervintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Official website of hagen renaker, inc, manufacturer of americanmade collectible ceramic animal figurines for 70 years. A price guide, information on other potteries of the time, and a look at some hagenrenaker imitations are included. The duckling butter pat advertising piece is about 3 12 inches the large sign and the butter pat are both very early advertising pieces i think the various signs hagen renaker used over the years provides an interesting look back at company history. Hr has reissued many items and introduced new items in recent years, and horses are a popular figurine line. They became a partnership as walkerrenaker in 1952. Walker renaker, walker pottery gallery at eagle ridge collectibles. The first plaques pictured here are separate pieces of pottery, mounted on wood that form a design, like puzzle pieces fitted together.
Nearly 500 images fill this book, along with detailed, informative text and suggested prices to enhance the value of this reference. Realistic and whimsical clay animal figurines are featured in over 480 beautiful color photos creations from hagenrenaker. As soon as i published yesterdays blog post, hagenrenaker historian nancy kelly contacted me. The hagen renaker pottery company of california was founded in the garage of john and maxine renaker in the mid1940s. There was much waste due to glaze imperfections and kiln problems. Over the years we have produced several thousand different models, many of which are eagerly sought out by devoted collectors. If you would like to carry the line please contact us at 909599.
John and maxine renaker started hagenrenaker in their garage in culver city in the latter part of 1945. This donkey was purchased from a little antique store in the boonies on our trip to wyoming. This is a wellknown photograph among hagenrenaker collectors. Meet the people behind hagenrenaker pottery and enjoy their artistry as this book delves into a behindthescenes look at this unique and creative company. Meet the people behind hagenrenaker pottery and enjoy their artistry as this book delves into a behindthescenes look at this unique and creative company that has produced fine ceramics since 1946. Identify vintage and collectible american pottery dogs cajun c. The intricate craftsmanship on the small figurines is remarkable. John and maxine renaker started the company in their garage in culver city, california making plates, butter pats, and bowls.
Jul 22, 2003 renaker maxine hagen renaker, born november 10, 19 in williston, nd, passed away peacefully at her home in encinitas on july 17 at the age of 89. Schiffer publishing more hagenrenaker pottery this volume in the hagenrenaker series of books continues where the first two left off, featuring models or colors not covered in the other books and catching up with more recently released figurines and a multitude of interesting pottery items in between. New copy delivered free to any nz address in 79 business days this volume in the hagenrenaker series of books continues where the first two left off featuring models or colors not covered in the other books and catching up with more recently released figurines and a. The pottery parts for these music boxes and this sign were made by hagen renaker. In case you havent had a chance to check this book out, this is just one of over 600 wonderful color photos of the hagenrenaker collection. Figurine maker hagenrenaker hopes for a miniatures resurgence. Hagen renaker little horribles tycoon these 2 have different colored shorts but one variation has no arms and the other one does. Nancy has graciously given me permission to tell that side of the story. Hagen renaker horse mosaic plaque a facing right plaque was also made 11 12 inches by 17 14 inches. Apr 30, 2014 for example, the nicest lefton japan copies of hagen renaker horses are collectible in their own right. Dogs, horses and disney figurines were specialties, in miniature and larger sizes, sometimes marked with a foil sticker.
Hagenrenaker pottery operated a pottery in monrovia, california, starting in 1946. This book contains over 480 vivid photos and vintage catalog pages, interviews with former employees, and a price guide. Hagenrenaker is the hyphenated name of a california pottery company that. Hagen renaker minis are often glued to a small card with the company name. Renaker maxine hagen renaker, born november 10, 19 in williston, nd, passed away peacefully at her home in encinitas on july 17 at the age of 89. Gallery of walker renaker, walker pottery at eagle ridge. John renaker has published two books unrelated to the ceramics business. Hagenrenaker is the hyphenated name of a california pottery company that was established in southern california in the mid1940s. Hagenrenaker animal figurines, part one the estate sale. Walkerrenaker19521959 mostly pink bisque figures during these years, usually marked with an ink stamp. In case you havent had a chance to check this book out, this is just one of over 600 wonderful color photos of the hagen renaker collection. There are hundreds of photos here to drool over and information on every hagen renaker horse figurine that i know to exist.
Click here for more info or click here to order once more into the deja vu. The photo of the palomino version shown at the left was taken from nancy kellys wonderful book hagenrenaker pottery. Identify your breyer other model horse manufacturers. Horses and other figurines schiffer design books nancy kelly on. Nancy has graciously given me permission to tell that side of the story here. Maxine renaker was the first designer and salesperson. Hagenrenaker disney sleeping beauty owl, htf ceramic miniature, 5097, wlabel. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. And author nancy kelly used the picture on the cover of her book more hagenrenaker pottery. Hagen renaker miniature for sale collectibles station. This site, created and run by a fellow collector, currently focuses on the many horse figurines created by the hagenrenaker company of san dimas, california. Excellent condition, there is slight crazing in the glossy finish and free of chips, cracks or repairs. The hr books that have been published provide a wealth of written information and beautiful photographs, but.
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