Decals Used on Cybis Porcelain Items

Although the vast majority of Cybis porcelain pieces were completely hand-painted, there were some exceptions to that ‘rule’ at various times during the studio’s existence. Interestingly, the exceptions are remarkably consistent in terms of genre. But first, an explanation of the processes by which a decal is used to decorate china or porcelain. All decals [...]

Cybis Artist Profile: George Ivers, Part One

Cybis Artist Profile: George Ivers, Part One

As the Art Director of the Cybis porcelain studio for more than a dozen years, George Ivers had almost as much influence over its artistic history as did Marylin Chorlton and Laszlo Ispanky. However, the scope of his work was far wider than many suppose, and spanned an active career of more than six decades. [...]