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Roseville pottery is a type of early American art pottery that primarily dates to the early 20th century. The Roseville Pottery Company produced ceramics in Zanesville, Ohio starting in 1898 and rivaled similar brands like Rookwood and Weller.
Roseville pottery prices vary depending on the rarity and condition of a given piece. For example, a simple Roseville vase could sell anywhere from $60 to $1,500 at auction. This article examines Roseville pottery prices on a pattern-by-pattern basis. (Some patterns are worth more than others because they are rarer and more desirable.)
This knowledge is helpful for collectors because if you can identify the design (and know the value of that pattern), you can spot bargains more easily. Remember, this price guide is not an exhaustive list of every Roseville pattern, but we’ve included common Roseville patterns that people search for frequently.
Price Key
$: Inexpensive, between $20 – $150
$$: Moderate, between $150 – $300
$$$: Expensive, between $300 – $900
$$$$: High-end, between $900+
Certain pieces are more expensive and rare regardless of the pattern. For example, jardinieres are worth more than small vases in the same pattern. Also, a jardiniere in an “inexpensive” pattern could be worth more than a vase in an “expensive” pattern.
Apple Blossom
Date Produced: 1949 – 1952
Marks: Raised Roseville USA hallmark with # indicating shape and size
Pieces: Between 41 – 45 shapes
Colors: Green, blue, and pink
Price Range: $$
Artcraft
Date Produced: 1933
Marks: Foil Roseville labels with hand-marked style number
Pieces: Unknown
Colors: Green, blue, and tan
Price Range: $$$
Artwood
Date Produced: 1951
Marks: Raised Roseville USA hallmark with # indicating shape and size
Pieces: 13 shapes
Colors: Green, grey, yellow
Price Range: $$
Aztec
Date Produced: 1905
Marks: Rozane wafer mark or unmarked
Pieces: Vases and pitchers
Colors: Blue, grey, tan
Price Range: $$$
Baneda
Date Produced: 1932
Marks: White paper or foil labels
Pieces: 36 shapes
Colors: Green and pink
Price Range: $$$
Bittersweet
Date Produced: 1951
Marks: Raised Roseville USA hallmark with # indicating shape and size
Pieces: 42 shapes
Colors: Green, grey, yellow
Price Range: $
Blackberry
Date Produced: 1932
Marks: Foil Roseville labels with hand-marked style number
Pieces: 29 shapes
Colors: All pieces in the same colors
Price Range: $$$
Bleeding Heart
Date Produced: 1940
Marks: Raised Roseville USA hallmark with # indicating shape and size
Pieces: 48 shapes
Colors: Green, pink, blue (blue is the most expensive)
Price Range: $
Bushberry
Date Produced: 1941
Marks: Raised Roseville USA hallmark with # indicating shape and size
Pieces: 61 – 64 shapes
Colors: Green, orange, blue
Price Range: $
Carnelian
Date Produced: 1926
Marks: Unmarked or Rv
Pieces: 103 shapes
Colors: Blue over turquoise, yellow over tan, blue over pink, blue over the light blue. Roseville reglazed some in muted colors
Price Range: $
Dahlrose
Date Produced: 1928
Marks: Marked with paper labels, leaving many pieces unmarked today
Pieces: 26 shapes
Colors: Greenish-brown wash with yellow flowers and green leaves
Price Range: $$
Donatello
Date Produced: 1916
Marks: Unmarked, embossed Donatello mark, or blue Rv stamp
Pieces: 91 shapes
Colors: Ivory and green with light brown
Price Range: $$
Futura
Date Produced: 1928
Marks: Paper labels; some have hand-written shape numbers
Pieces: 78 patterns, all different. Shapes were mostly vases.
Colors: Varies widely
Price Range: $$$ – $$$$
Reproduction Warning
Unfortunately, due to Roseville’s popularity, modern-day reproductions bring overall prices down. However, most antique pottery experts can distinguish between new and old pottery (even though it can be challenging for beginners).
