Loet Vanderveen Pottery (1921-2015) Studio Pottery Frog Early Works. Stunning piece of Art. Beautiful glaze. Would easily light up with a candle or a light bulb like a pumpkin. Loet Vanderveen was born in Rotterdam, Holland in 1921. His home was very close to the zoo, where in his youth, he spent a great deal of his time. It was during his childhood, that Loet developed his love and deep respect for animals.