Modern Ceramics

Modern Ceramics November 7, 2014

Modern Ceramics

Auction: Friday, November 7, 2014 10:00 AM Exhibition: Thursday, November 6 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday, November 7 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Format of Auction: Live floor and phone bidding for all lots.

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George Stathes and Diana Altman traveled widely through Africa documenting indigenous customs and crafts for the Ford Foundation during the 1960’s and 1970’s. They were also collectors and assembled a large group of modern Nigerian Abuja stoneware. After Stathes’ passing, the pieces were left to his life partner, Diana Altman, who in turn, left them to her children.

This assembled work is the result of the teaching efforts of the legendary British pioneer potter, Michael Cardew. In 1950 the Nigerian authorities asked Cardew, then living and working at Cornwall Bridge in England after a stint of running a ceramic factory in Ghana during WWII, to become the nation’s ‘Pottery Officer’ with the aim of improving the quality of the local work.

After much travel and arduous research, Cardew strongly resisted this program. It required “upgrading” all Native pottery to the technical level of European folk wares, kiln-fired and glazed earthenware. He noted that traditional pottery was perfectly attuned to each village’s needs and available resources; water, type of clay and fuel supplies. Instead he proposed the creation of a single school in Nigeria where students could be trained to make stoneware pottery to meet a growing taste in Nigeria for more modern tableware. Cardew spent the next fifteen years founding and running the Pottery Training Centre in the village, Abuja (today a city with a population of a quarter million people).

1 Michael Cardew (1901-1983; Britain) Wenford Bridge Gwari Casserole Late 1960s Stoneware; ht. 8.75, dia. 13 in.

Artist stamps on base. $1,500 - $2,000

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There were exhibitions of Abuja pottery in London in 1958, 1959 and 1962, and in Lagos in 1960. Cardew and some of the African potters, notably Ladi Kwali, gave lectures and demonstrations in various parts of the world. Philip Rosenthal sponsored a European tour for them in the mid-1960s. Cardew and Kwali also toured the United States and she became something of an international ceramics star.

The extensive collection assembled by Stathes on his trips to Abuja includes, the pots of Ladi Kwali and work by other noted Nigerian potters; Bala Yawa, Abu Karo, Hassan Lapai, Tanko Mohammad, Bawa Ushafa, Kande Ushafa, and Asibo Ido. Cardew retired from the Nigerian Civil Service in 1965 and Michael “Seamus” OBrien took over running Abuja until 1972. He continued Cardew’s tradition of encouraging the potters to make their own interpretations and decoration for the elemental shapes he had taught them.

The Abuja pottery is now known as the Dr. Ladi Kwali Pottery and the town was renamed Suleja. The name Abuja was taken in 1976 by a nearby planned Brazilia-style city that became, and still is, the Nigerian capital.

The pottery is still active and government owned but without the dynamism that made it famous in its early days. The experiment of the Abuja pottery is deemed a success as some of the potters who once worked at Abuja have now set up their own workshops.

— Garth Clark

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2 Abuja Pottery Plate, by Ladi Kwali (Nigeria; 1925-83) Blue Bug Plate ca 1960s Glazed stoneware with incised decoration; ht. 2, dia. 10.5 in.

Artist LK and Pottery stamps at base. $200 - $400

4 Abuja Pottery Teapot by Ladi Kwali (Nigeria; 1925-83) Teapot with Incised Decoration ca 1960s Glazed stoneware; ht. 8 (with handle), wd. 7.5, dp. 5.5 in.

Artist LK and Pottery stamp at foot. $300 - $500

3 Abuja Pottery Mugs, by Ladi Kwali (Nigeria; 1925-83) Three Handled Mugs ca 1960s Glazed stoneware with incised decoration; ht. 6.25, dia. 3.75 in.

Artist LK and Pottery stamps at base of handle. $200 - $400

5 Abuja Pottery Steins, by Ladi Kwali (Nigeria; 1925-83) Set of Five Blue Steins ca 1960s Glazed stoneware; ht. 6.5, wd. 5.5, dp. 3.75 in.

Artist LK and Pottery stamps at base. $300 - $500

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6 Abuja Pottery Steins, by Ladi Kwali (Nigeria; 1925-83) A Pair of Green Steins ca 1960s Glazed stoneware; ht. 7.25, wd. 5.75, dp. 4 in.

Artist LK and Pottery stamp at base of handle. $100 - $200

11 Abuja Pottery Steins, by Ladi Kwali (Nigeria; 1925-83) Four Handled Steins with Incised Decoration ca 1960s Glazed stoneware; ht. 6, dia. 3.75 in.

Each with Artist LK and Pottery stamp at base of handle. $200 - $400

7 Abuja Pottery Steins, by Ladi Kwali (Nigeria; 1925-83) Group of Six Green and Brown Steins ca 1960s Glazed stoneware Large, ht. 5.75, wd. 5.5, dp. 4.5 in.

Small, ht. 5.5, wd. 4.75, dp. 4 in.

Artist LK and Pottery stamp at base of handle. $300 - $500

12 Abuja Chargers by Bawa Ushafa (Nigeria) Three Chargers and Handled Mug ca 1960s Glazed stoneware Largest charger, ht. 2.25, dia. 15 in.

Mug, ht. 4.5, dia. 4.25 in.

Each with Artist BUA stamp Pottery stamp. $100 - $200

8 Abuja Pottery Tumblers, by Ladi Kwali (Nigeria; 1925-83) Set of Six Tumblers ca 1960s Glazed stoneware; ht 5.25, dia. 3.5 in.

Each with Artist LK and Pottery stamp. $200 - $400

13 Abuja Bowl and Plate Set by Kande Ushafa (Nigeria) Three Squat Bowls and Three Plates ca 1960s Glazed stoneware Bowls, ht. 2.5, wd. 8.25 in.

Each with Artist KU and Pottery stamp.

Largest plates, ht. 1.25, dia. 10.25 in.

Each with ADL stamp. $100 - $200

9 Abuja Pottery Covered Bowls, by Ladi Kwali (Nigeria; 1925-83) Set of Three Covered Bowls ca 1960s Glazed stoneware; ht 6.5, dia. 8.5 in.

Each with Artist LK and Pottery stamp. $400 - $600 10 Abuja Plate Set by Ladi Kwali (Nigeria; 1925-83) Pair of Plates with Incised Decoration ca 1960s Glazed stoneware; largest, ht. 1.75, dia. 10 in.

Each with Artist LK and Pottery stamp on base. $150 - $300

14 Abuja Pottery Drinking Vessels by Kande Ushafa (Nigeria) Three tumblers and three steins ca 1960s Glazed stoneware Tumbler, ht. 5.75, dia. 3.25 in.

Stein, ht. 5.5, dia. 3.5 in.

Each with Artist KU and Pottery stamp at foot. $100 - $200 15 Abuja Vessels by Bala Yawa (Nigeria) Group of Various Vessels ca 1960s Glazed stoneware Pair of pitchers; ht. 6.25, wd. 6, wd. 4.5 in.

Pair of steins; largest,ht. 5.5, wd. 5.25, dp. 4 in Pair of handled mugs; largest, ht. 3, wd. 4.25, dp. 3 in.

Lidded casserole; ht. 4.25, dia. 8 in.

Each with Artist BY stamp and Pottery stamp. $100 - $200

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16 Abuja Plates by Abu Karo (Nigeria) Group of Twelve Plates, Assorted Sizes ca 1960s Glazed stoneware Six dinner plates; ht. 1.25, dia. 10 in.

Three salad plates; ht. .25, dia. 8.5 in.

Three bread plates; largest, .25, dia. 7.5 in.

Each with Artist AK stamp and Pottery stamp on base. $100 - $200 17 Abuja Cup and Saucer Set by Abu Karo (Nigeria) Set of Six Cups and Saucers ca 1960 Glazed Stoneware Six Cups, ht. 2.5, dia. 3.75 in.

Five Saucers, 5.75 in.

Each with Artist AK stamp and Pottery stamp on base. $100 - $200 18 Abuja Lidded Casserole Set by Hassan Lapai (Nigeria) Four Small Lidded Casseroles ca 1960s Glazed stoneware; ht. 3.75, dia. 4 in.

Each mug with Artist HLP stamp and Pottery stamp at base of handle. $100 - $200 19 Abuja Steins and Pitcher Group of Abuja Steins and Pitcher ca 1960s Glazed stoneware Two steins, ht. 5.75, dia. 3.75 in.

Pitcher, ht. 7, dia. 5.5 in.

Each marked with Pottery stamp; steins have AU Artist stamp. $100 - $200

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20 Abuja Coffee Pots by Hassan Lapai (Nigeria) Pair of Abuja Coffee Pots ca 1960s Glazed stoneware; largest, ht. 10, dia. 5.5 in.

Each with Artist HLP stamp and Pottery stamp at base of handle. $100 - $200 21 Abuja Steins by Tanko Mohammad (Nigeria) Pair of Abuja Steins ca 1960s Glazed stoneware; ht. 6.75, dia. 4.5 in.

Each with Artist ATM stamp and Pottery stamp at the base of handle. $100 - $200 22 Abuja Covered Bowls by Abu Karo (Nigeria) Three Lidded Handled Bowls and Covered Bowl ca 1960s Glazed stoneware Handled bowls, ht. 4, dia. 5 in.

Each with Artist AK stamp and Pottery stamp on base. $100 - $200 23 Abuja Covered Bowls by Tanko Mohammud (Nigeria) Three Lidded Bowls ca 1960s Glazed Stoneware; each ht. 4.25, dia. 3.75 in.

Artist ATM stamp and Pottery stamp at foot. $100 - $200

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24 Abuja Pottery Oil Jars and Pitcher, by Tanko Mohammud (Nigeria) Two Oil Jars and Pitcher ca 1960s Glazed stoneware Oil jars, largest ht. 4.5, dia. 4 in.

Pitcher, ht. 5.5, dia. 4.75 in.

Each with Artist ATM stamp and Pottery stamp at foot. $100 - $200

27 Richard Batterham (1936; Britain) Stunning Baluster Vase ca 2001-06 Glazed stoneware; ht. 13.5, wd. 6.5, dp. 7 in. $500 - $700

25 Abuja Casserole Set by Asibo Ido (Nigeria) Group of four covered casseroles ca 1960s Glazed stoneware; largest, ht. 4.75, dia. 8 in.

Each with Artist AI and pottery stamp at base. $100 - $200 26 Abuja Pottery Group (Nigeria) Assembled group of Abuja Pottery Including two bowls, two drinking vessels and a small teapot ca 1960s Glazed stoneware Teapot; Artist stamp possibly Peter Gboko, ht. 6, wd. 7 in.

Drinking vessels; artist stamp Lami Toto, ht. 4.5, wd. 3.5 in.

Bowls; largest with artist stamp Lami Toto, ht. 2.25, dia. 8 in. $150 - $300

28 Richard Batterham (1936; Britain) Superb Pair of Matching Tall Pitchers ca 2001-06 Glazed stoneware, ht. 14.75, dia. 8.5 in. $700 - $900 29 Richard Batterham (1936; Britain) Unique and Rare Double Handled Teapot ca 2001-06 Stoneware; ht. 8.5, wd. 13.25, dp. 7.5 in. $300 - $500 30 Ray Finch (1914-2012; Britain) Tenmoku Glazed Pitcher with Finger Rake Design Stoneware; ht. 12.25, wd. 8.5, dp. 7.5 in.

Artist stamp on base. $700 - $900 31 T. Sam Haile (1909-1948; Britain) Exceptional Honey Colored Vase Glazed earthenware; ht. 12, dia. 4.5 in. $700 - $900

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32 Bernard Leach (1887-1979; Hong Kong/Britain) Rare Pitcher with Incised Horse Design Glazed stoneware; ht. 10.5, wd. 9, dp. 8 in.

Artist signed and stamped on base. $800 - $1,200 33 Bernard Leach (1887-1979; Hong Kong/Britain) Handsome Lidded Tea Caddy Stoneware; ht. 7.5, wd. 4, dp. 4 in.

Artist stamp on base. $500 - $700

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34 William Staite Murray (1881-1962; Britain) Rare and Exceptional Round Vase with Slip Decoration Stoneware; ht. 7, dia. 6.5 in.

Artist stamp on base.

Staite Murray was made Head of Ceramics at the Royal College of Art in London in 1926 and became an influential teacher in the 1930s.

Among his pupils were Henry Hammond and T. Sam Haile. Unique in his time, Haile rejected any need for functionality in his work, regarding his pots as pure art and giving them individual titles. $1,000 - $2,000 35 John Maltby (1936; England) Dynamic Basket Form with Floral Decoration ca 1980s Stoneware; ht. 9, wd. 6.5, dp. 4.75 in.

Signed MALTBY on base.

Born in Lincolnshire in 1936, Maltby studied sculpture at Leicester and Goldsmiths College, London. He went on to teach painting and sculpture for two and a half years before working with David Leach at Bovey Tracey in 1962. He became infatuated with Bernard Leach and his philosophy with its strong emphasis on traditional (oriental) craft skills and made individual stoneware ceramics within this tradition for a number of years. In 1964 he started his own pottery at Stoneshill, Devon, making stoneware, earthenware and porcelain. $800 - $1,200

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36 Jun Isezaki (1936; Japan) Exceptional Round Wood-fired Vase Wood-fired Stoneware; ht. 11, dia. 10.5 in.

Includes artist signed box.

Isezaki, the second son of potter Isezaki Yozan, is one of the most renowned masters of Bizen pottery, a traditional ware that emerged nearly a thousand years ago in the Inde district of Bizen, Okayama prefecture. He is the fifth artist of Bizen pottery to be designated a Living National Treasure by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs. $1,800 - $2,000 37 Shoji Hamada (1894-1978; Japan) Dynamic Ash-glaze Vase ca 1965 Stoneware; ht. 11.5, dia. 6.25 in.

Includes artist signed box.

Hamada was a significant influence on studio pottery of the twentieth century, and a major figure of the Mingei folk-art movement, establishing the town of Mashiko as a worldrenowned pottery center. In 1955, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology designated Hamada a “Living National Treasure”. $4,000 - $6,000

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38 Shoji Hamada (1894-1978; Japan) Early and Rare Vase with Incised Decoration ca 1938 Salt-glazed Stoneware; ht. 8, dia. 8.25 in.

Includes artist signed box. $5,000 - $8,000

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39 Shoji Hamada (1894-1978; Japan) Handsome Shouldered Vase with Ladle-poured Glaze ca 1955 Salt-glazed Stoneware; ht. 12.5, dia. 18.5 in.

Includes artist signed box. $5,000 - $8,000

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40 Gwyn Hanssen Pigott (1935-2013; Australia) Stunning “Yellow Table Parade” ca 2006 Wood-fired Porcelain; largest ht. 4.25 in, wd. 34 in.

Gwyn Hanssen Pigott was a revered Australian artist who exhibited her porcelain still-life assemblages internationally. Inspired in part by the paintings of Georgio Morandi and her early years as a maker of functional wares, the artist has created refined elegant works that speak about pottery, space, volume and line. There is also a sense of ritual about these combinations and an anthropomorphic edge. She notes that we speak of pots as though they are animate, “We call them gentle or generous, strong or vulnerable. A group of bottles becomes a family. A silent line of beakers waits in a window for the light to hit their rims and their ordinary beauty becomes radiant. A strolling line of jugs, cups and tumblers becomes an assorted tribe journeying somewhere.” $10,000 - $15,000 41 Gwyn Hanssen Pigott (1935-2013; Australia) Bowl Bronze and Black Wood-Fired Bowl ca 1992 Wood-fired Porcelain; 5, dia. 9.5 in.

Inventory sticker on base 4070/600 12 Pro-Art, St. Louis, MO $500 - $900

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42 Jonathan Keep (1958; Johannesburg, SA) Gumption ca 2002 Stoneware; ht. 14.25, wd. 17, dp. 9.5 in. $500 - $700 43 Ann Linnemann (1957; Denmark) Body III ca 2002 Porcelain; ht. 6.75, wd. 11.75, dp. 6 in.

Artist signature incised on base.

In the artist’s own words: “I make sculptural pieces embodying elements of humanness, movement and body language, a simple or complex altering of hand-thrown elements, the pure form or glazed images suggesting fragments of the human body, life and mind. My ceramic pieces appear from the thematic ideas that I research and reflect my interest in different cultures, art history, humanity, the forms of the body, various personal memories and expressions.”

Exhibited: Kilns of Denmark, American Craft Museum, NY 2002 Purchased from the Ann Linnemann Gallery, Copenhagen $1,000 - $1,500 44 Geert Lap (1951; Dutch) Brown Shouldered Vessel 1992 Stoneware; ht. 13, dia. 7.75 in.

Artist signature and date incised on base.

Inventory sticker on base LLP/032.

Lap studied at the Koninklijke Academia voor Kunst en Vormgeving in s’Hertogenbosch from 1974-76 and Rietveld Academia in Amsterdam 1976-79. Lap’s post-minimalist vessels have been widely exhibited since 1980 and were represented by the Garth Clark Gallery, New York and Los Angeles. His work is in the collections of the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam, the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam as well as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York and the Los Angeles Museum of Art. Garth Clark Gallery, New York $4,000 - $6,000 44

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45 Alev Ebuzziya Siesbye (1938; Turkey/France) Classic Turquoise Bowl ca 1993 Stoneware; ht. 5.5. dia. 9.5 in.

Artist alev signature incised on base.

Siesbye was born in Turkey and studied sculpture before moving to Copenhagen in 1963 absorbing the cool chic of Scandinavian modern forms as can be seen in this elegant small bowl. The glazes on this piece are muted but with a rich rust framing to the rim. She now lives and works in Paris. See: Clark, Garth. Alev Ebuzziya Siesbye. Kale: Istanbul 1999.

Exhibition/Publication: One Person Exhibition, 1994.

Garth Clark Gallery, New York $7,000 - $9,000 46 Alev Ebuzziya Siesbye (1938; Turkey/France) Rare and Exceptional Untitled Tall Form ca 2003 Stoneware; ht. 13.75, dia. 7.5 in.

Artist signature incised on base.

Purchased directly from the Artist $8,500 - $12,000

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47 Alev Ebuzziya Siesbye (1938; Turkey/France) Exceptional Untitled Turquoise Form ca 2002 Stoneware; ht. 9.25, dia. 10 in.

Artist signature incised on base.

Purchased directly from the Artist $8,500 - $12,000

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48 Karen Karnes (1925; USA) Untitled Sculpted Vase ca 1998 Wood-fired stoneware; ht. 10, wd. 13, dp. 8.75 in.

Artist KK stamp at foot.

Karnes is best known for her earth-toned stoneware ceramics. Born in 1925 in New York City, she attended art schools for children. Her garment worker parents were Russian and Polish immigrants. Karnes was influenced in many ways by her parents’ philosophies and has great respect for working in small communities. When Karnes was in her mid-twenties, she and her husband David Weinrib moved down to North Carolina to attend and work at the Black Mountain College. One of her friends at the Black Mountain College was Merce Cunningham, and she lived with his partner John Cage. While in the Carolinas, Karnes was introduced to potters such as Bernard Leach, Shoji Hamada, and local Americans Malcom Davis and Mark Shapiro. Karnes decided to live the rest of her life on a farm, working with clay and using old firing practices such as wood and salt firing. In 1998, her house and studio burned to the ground because of a kiln fire. With the help of donations from a large pottery sale, Karen rebuilt her country house and studio.

She received a Graduate Fellowship from Alfred University, and more recently won a gold medal from The American Craft Council. Her work is displayed in numerous galleries and permanent collections worldwide.

Purchased from the Garth Clark Gallery, NY $1,500 - $2,000

49 Karen Karnes (1925; USA) Untitled Vase ca 1998 Wood-fired stoneware; ht. 12, wd. 8.75, dp. 4.5 in.

Artist KK stamp at foot.

Purchased from the Garth Clark Gallery, NY $1,500 - $2,000 50 Harrison McIntosh (1914; USA) Lidded Vessel ca 1995 Stoneware; with lid, ht. 7.5, dia. 7.5 in.

Artist stamp on base.

McIntosh was introduced to ceramics when he enrolled in Glen Lukens’ class at the University of Southern California in 1940. He then studied at the Claremont Graduate School with Richard Petterson from 1949 through 1953, during which time he produced his first wheel thrown stoneware vessels and began to show them in exhibitions. Working with Marguerite Wildehain during the summer of 1953, he gained his first exposure to the Bauhaus aesthetic and incorporated it into his developing style. After his time at Otis, McIntosh settled in Claremont, California, where he built a studio and home that suited his visual sensibilities and his working methods. Since then he has continued to live the life of a studio potter, occasionally punctuating his time in the studio with other projects. Now having completed more than half a century of work in clay, he has developed a well-regarded body of work that is held in public and private collections throughout the world and has been the subject of a retrospective exhibition at Pomona, California’s American Museum of Ceramic Art Purchased from the Frank Lloyd Gallery, 1995 $2,000 - $3,000

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51 Laura Andreson (1902-99; USA) Three Exceptional Bottles ca 1970 Porcelain Blue, ca 1972; ht. 4.5 in.

Olive, ca 1981; ht. 4.25 in.

Jade, ca 1980, ht. 4 in.

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52 Vivika Heino (1910-1995; USA) and Otto Heino (1915-2009; USA) Rare Three Handled Cups a 1948 Glazed stoneware; each ht. 2.75, dia. 3.5 inches Each stamped V & O on base.

Highly influential early Southern California artists, they collaborated as a husband-and-wife team for thirty-five years. These 3 mugs are late 1940’s examples of their work. $150 - $300 53 Vivika Heino (1910-1995; USA) Decorated Creamer ca 1948 Glazed earthenware; ht. 3, dia. 4 inches.

Signed Vivika ‘48 N.H. on base.

An exceptionally early “creamer” by Vivika Heino showing her exceptional decoration skills. $300 - $600 54

54 Claude Conover (1907-1994; USA) Chapala ca 1980s Stoneware; ht. 10, wd. 14, dp. 14 in.

Artist signature and title on base.

A graduate of the Cleveland Art Institute, Conover worked for thirty years as a commercial designer before making his own ceramics. He was potting fulltime by 1960 and became a favorite of the leading modern designers of the day who incorporated his work into their interiors. His stylish monumental forms with their hint of antiquity and attractive stone-like surfaces reflect Conover’s fascination with the Mayan culture of Central America; lelem caanil is the Mayan name for thunder. This vessel, along with a group of others purchased directly from Conover’s studio all bear Mayan names.

Reference: Nordness, Lee. Objects USA. New York: Viking Press, 1970. $2,500 - $3,000 55 Don Reitz (1929; USA) Early Raised Bowl ca 1970 Stoneware; ht. 6, dia. 12.5 in.

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56 Albert Green (1914-1994; USA) Tall Bottle Vase ca 1980 Stoneware; ht. 9.5 in.

Artist signature on base.

Exhibited at the Frank Caro Gallery, New York, 1988 $300 - $600

58 Ralph Bacerra (1938-2008; USA) Early Lidded Vessel and Large Bowl ca 1968 Stoneware Lidded Vessel, ht. 4.5, dia. 5.5 in.

Bowl, ht. 5.5, dia. 14.5 in.

Signed Ralph on base of vessel. No signature on the bowl. $400 - $800

57 Ann Mallory (1949; USA) Pair of Contemplation Vessels ca 2002 Whiteware Green vessel ht. 7, dia 15 in.

Black vessel ht. 6.25, dia. 16.25 in. $200 - $400

59 Ralph Bacerra (1938-2008; USA) Early and Rare Lobed Teapot with Handle ca 1968 Stoneware; ht. 6, dia. 7.5 in.

Artist signature incised on base.

American Hand Gallery, Washington DC, ca 1970 $600 - $800

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60 Warren MacKenzie (1924; USA) Large Charger ca 1987 Glazed stoneware; ht. 4, dia. 19.75 in.

Inventory sticker on base WM22/1955; Artist stamp at foot.

The Leach Tradition, Pro Art, St. Louis, MO $1,000 - $2,000

62 Val Cushing (1931-2013; USA) Lidded Vessel ca 1988 Glazed stoneware; ht. 18, dia. 10 in.

Artist signature incised on base.

Exhibition/Publication: Sphere of Influence: Pegasus Studios, Ltd., 1988. $1,500 - $2,000

61 Gerry Williams (1926-2010,USA) Exceptional Covered Jar with Applied Handles ca 1969 Stoneware; ht. 7.5, dia. 7.75 in.

Artist signature incised on base. $300 - $500

63 John Pagliaro (1970; USA) Sad Aurora ca 2003 Stoneware and porcelain; ht. 9.75, wd. 14.5, dp. 12.25 in.

Artist signed on base.

Purchased from the Garth Clark Gallery, NY $1,500 - $2,000

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64 David Regan (1964; USA) 1970 Dodge Polara - Waterspout Teapot ca 2001 Porcelain; ht. 4.25, wd. 18.5, dp. 5.75 inches Artist signature and date at handle.

Purchased from the Frank Lloyd Gallery $1,500 - $2,500

66 Michael Duvall (1950-2004; USA) Exceptional Post Modern Teapot 1989 Porcelain; ht. 10.25, wd. 10.5, dp. 2.75 in.

Artist signature and date incised on base. $400 - $600

65 Marak Cecula (b. 1944; Poland) Exceptional Postmodern Pitcher and Cups 1988 Glazed Porcelain Pitcher; 12, wd. 7.5 in.

Cups; ht. 4.5, dia. 3.75 in.

Pitcher only marked with incised signature and date. $600 - $1,000

67 Thomas Hoadley (1949; USA) Vase 1981 Colored Porcelain; ht. 7.5, dia. 7 in.

Artist signature and date on base.

Purchased directly from the Artist $500 - $900

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68 Tim Crane ( 1962; USA) Wood-fired Envelope Vase ca 1995 Slab built stoneware; ht. 14, wd. 4 in.

Exhibition/Publication: Sphere of Influence: Disciplines of Warren Mackenzie $300 - $600

70 Jeri Au (1953; USA) Tied Tenmoku Box, Pot #9 ca 1981 Stoneware; ht. 6.75, wd. 9 in.

Purchased directly from the Artist $300 - $600

69 Jeri Au (1953; USA) Tied Celadon Box ca 1981 Porcelain and mixed media; ht. 5, dia. 7 in.

Artist signature on base.

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71 Ron Meyers (1942; Japan/USA) Teapot ca 1990 Stoneware; ht. 8.5, wd. 13, dp. 5.5 in.

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72 Tim Mather (USA) Teapot and Stand ca Stoneware; ht. 8.5, wd. 12.25, dp. 9.5 in.

Artist signature incised on base of teapot Swidler Gallery, Royal Oak, MI $400 - $600

74 James Makins (1946; USA) Exceptional Black Porcelain Footed Bowl 1982 Porcelain; ht. 6.5, dia. 9.25 in.

Artist incised signature and date inside rim of foot.

Hadler/Rodriguez, New York, NY $300 - $600

73 Peter Stark (USA) Organic Twisted Teapot ca 2005 Porcelain; 6, wd. 7, dp. 4.5 in.

Swidler Gallery, Royal Oak, MI $200 - $400

75 Phillip Maberry (1951; USA) Gloriously Decorated Early Bowl ca 1982 Glazed porcelain; ht. 6.75, dia. 12.25 in. $1,000 - $1,500

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76 Nancy Carmen (1950; USA) Figure with Rose ca 1980s Whiteware; ht. 22.5, wd. 5, dp. 3.75 in.

Nancy Carman studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and the University of Washington, where she earned an MFA in ceramic sculpture. In 1979 the National Endowment for the Arts awarded her an Individual Craftsman’s Fellowship. $1,000 - $1,500 77 Christine Federrighi (1949-2006; USA) Totem ca 1995 Deeply carved whiteware; ht. 68, dia. 6.5 in.

Signed at foot.

Federighi worked in clay for over 30 years. Her work is a visual journey, registering events, experiences and small histories on the surface of the figure form. A professor of ceramics at the University of Miami for 32 years, her work has been widely exhibited nationally and internationally.

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78 Chris Gustin (1953; USA) Vessel 1986 Stoneware; ht. 23, wd. 9.5, dp. 10 in.

Artist signature and date incised on base.

Gustin explores the vessel form on a human scale, transforming simple historical pottery forms through escalating scale as a vehicle for abstraction. Gustin’s ceramics allude to function through the context of the vessel, but speak to a sensual “body” reference. The skin of the clay tautly holds the invisible interior while Gustin’s forms surround and embrace that air, constraining it, enclosing it, or letting it expand, swell, and breathe which in turn allows analogy and metaphor to enter. “ Chris Gustin: Masterworks in Clay”, a retrospective exhibition co-curated by Sherry Leedy, opened at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA and continues to the Daum Museum in Sedalia, MO. Pro-Art, St. Louis, MO $1,500 - $2,000 79 Tony Hepburn (1942; Britain) Cup with Base ca 1990 Ceramic and mixed media; ht. 16.5, wd. 7, dp. 8 in. $500 - $900

80 Arnie Zimmerman (1954; USA) Carved Floor Vase 1982 Stoneware; ht. 31.5, dia. 15 in.

Artist signature and date incised on base.

Zimmerman is an alumnus of the Kansas City Art Institute and Alfred University. His work is in the collections of the Honolulu Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Nacional Museu do Azulejo in Portugal and the Runnymede Sculpture Farm in Woodside, California plus many other public collections. $800 - $1,400 81 Paul Dresang (1948; USA) Teapot ca 1985 Porcelain, ht. 14.25 (top of spout), wd. 8.5, dp. 4.75 inches.

Artist PD stamp on base.

Dresang focuses his work on everyday items because he hopes that they will evoke a memory or experience, providing viewers a personal connection to his sculptures. $900 - $1,200

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82 Julian Stair (1955; Britain) Pair of Tea Bowls with Base ca 2004 ht. 4, wd. 7.25, dp. 3.75 in. (cups ht. 2.5, dia. 3 in.)

Artist stamps on the base of each piece.

Stair has exhibited internationally over the last 30 years and has work in over twenty public collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the British Council, Museum of Arts and Design, NY, Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Boymans Museum, Netherlands.

British Craft Council $1,000 - $2,000

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83 Edmund de Waal (1964; Britain) Sensual Celadon Vessel ca 1999 Porcelain; ht. 4, dia 3.5 in Unsigned De Waal has had major interventions in museums and public collections including, Waddesdon Manor, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate Britain and the National Museum of Wales. Future projects include working with the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, the Ashmolean, Oxford and the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. De Waal is also known as a writer. His recent book Hare with the Amber Eyes, which traces his family, has been an international bestseller and won many literary prizes.

Most recently de Waal exhibited at the Gagosian Gallery in New York to rave reviews. $400 - $600 84 Irvin Tepper (1947; USA) Cup #3, Black and White ca 1995 Porcelain; ht. 4.75, 7, dp. 5.5 in. #3 pencil inscription on base.

Irv Tepper was born in 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his BFA at the Kansas City Art Institute in 1969. In 1971, he earned a MFA at the University of Washington in Seattle. Working as a sculptor, draftsman, and photographer, he has had more than 20 solo exhibitions in museums and galleries across the United States.

Purchased directly from the Artist $1,500 - $2,000

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85 Gustavo Perez (1950; Mexico/USA) Sin Titulo 2000 Stoneware; ht. 16, wd. 4.5, dp. 9 in.

Artist GP signature and date on base.

The ceramics of Gustavo Pérez are distinguished by eliminating superfluous details, by synthesis of his elements. During the past two decades he has created a visual language that seems closely aligned with music. Pure in form, with a significant structure, completely abstract and without specific associations, his language of line, the bending of forms, and the definition of the vessel mark his work as a distinctive voice. The form is not just a container or a receptacle; it is architecture. The work is also a support for drawings, which are at once ancient and modern, mechanical and lyrical. Mathematics, symmetry and intuitive sensitivity to proportion are the basis of his work. Pérez’s work is represented in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Long Beach Museum of Art, and the Cultural Center of Contemporary Art in Mexico City. $2,000 - $3,000

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86 Wayne Higby (1943; USA) Classic Canyon Bowl ca 1986 Raku Earthenware; ht. 6.75, dia. 12.75 in.

Artist signature stamp at foot.

Higby, the long-time professor of ceramics at the New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University, has played a pivotal role in the development of American ceramics both as an educator and artist, innovating the use of raku, among other achievements. In his bowls he uses the volume of this form to effectively suggest canyons.

Higby seeks to “establish a zone of quiet coherence – a place full of silent, empty space where finite and infinite, intimate and immense intersect.” A large retrospective recently closed which was curated by the Arizona State University’s Ceramic Research Center before beginning its National tour. $3,000 - $3,500

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87 Rick Dillingham (1952-1994; USA) Blue Globe Vessel ca 1991 Raku; ht. 3, dia. 6 in.

Artist signature and date incised on base.

Dillingham was known as much for his contemporary ceramics as for his scholarship of the pottery traditions of the North American Indian and published classic texts such as Acoma and Laguna Pottery and Fourteen Families in Pueblo Pottery. This ‘shard’ vessel grew out of his restoration work at the Laboratory of Anthropology in Santa Fe. His works are broken and decorated with glazes, gilded, or painted before reassembling. His work can be found in the collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Mint Museum of Craft and Design, and Victoria and Albert Museum in London. $1,800 - $3,000

89 Elsa Rady (1943-2011; USA) Copper Red Bowl with Scalloped Edge 1980 Porcelain; ht. 2.25, dia. 6.75 in.

Incised signature Elsa and date on base.

These cut wing bowls by Rady are amongst the most distinctive signature objects of the 1980s. Rady was a student of Ralph Bacerra at the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles and has worked for most of her career in porcelain. Rady passed away in 2011.

The American Hand Gallery, Washington DC 1980 $400 - $800

88 Anne Kraus (1956-2003; USA) Pair of Cups and Saucers ca 1983-84 Whiteware with under glaze Green Cup and Saucer; ht. 3.5, dia. 6 in.

Yellow Cup and Saucer; ht. 2.75, dia. 6 in.

Each cup and saucer with Artist signature.

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90 Adrian Saxe (1943; USA) Untitled Teapot ca 1983 Porcelain; ht. 9, wd. 6, dp. 3 in.

Signed SAXE on base This vessel, with its elegant glaze and its complex surface, is typical of Saxe’s hedonistic art, playing with court porcelains and other instruments of power and wealth. Saxe was briefly a student of Ralph Bacerra at the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles.

Reference: Several similar forms can be found in Lynn, Martha Drexler.

The Clay Art of Adrian Saxe. New York: Thames and Hudson, and Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1994.

The American Hand, Washington, DC $2,500 - $3,500

92 Rudy Staffel (1911-2002; USA) Light Gatherer (Form #26) ca 1981 Porcelain; ht. 4.25, dia. 8.75 in.

Artist signature incised on base.

Staffel taught for 38 years at the Tyler School of Art and was known nationally and internationally for his porcelain “light-gatherer” vessels.

They were featured in a retrospective exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 1997. $1,000 - $2,000

91 Adrian Saxe (1943; USA) Untitled Mystery Ewer (Marie-Madeira) ca 1999 Porcelain; ht. 11.25, wd. 6 in.

Artist stamp and signature on base.

In a 1993 review of Saxe’s work, art critic Christopher Knight wrote: “With outrageous humor and unspeakable beauty, he makes intensely seductive objects that exploit traditional anthropomorphic qualities associated with ceramics. Having pressed the question of the utility of his own art in a post-industrial world, his work engages us in a dialog about our own place in a radically shifting cultural universe. The result is that Saxe has become the most significant ceramic artist of his generation.”

Purchased from Garth Clark Gallery, NY in 2000 $4,500 - $6,500

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93 Rudolph Staffel (1911-2002; USA) Light Gatherer 1984 Thrown and carved porcelain; ht. 4, dia. 3.5 in.

Acquired from Helen Drutt Gallery, Philadelphia.

Inscribed by artist on side: “To Virginia 1984”. $1,000 - $2,000

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94 Toshiko Takaezu (1922-2011; USA) Diptych ca 1970 Porcelain; ht. 8.5, dp. 8.5 in.

Artist signature incised on verso.

Created as a diptych, the beloved Takaezu was both painter and potter as can be seen by these works. Meant for the wall, the abstract and at times landscape qualities of her surface decoration was distinctive to this artists work.

Purchased directly from the artist $900 - $1,500

95 Toshiko Takaezu (1922-2011; USA) Closed Form #6 ca 1980 Wood-fired stoneware; ht. 4.25, dia. 6 in.

Artist signature incised on base.

Takaezu was born to Japanese immigrant parents in Pepeekeo, Hawaii and studied at the Honolulu Museum of Art and the University of Hawaii from 1948-51. From 1951 to 1954, she continued her studies at the Cranbrook Academy of Art where she where she befriended Finnish ceramist Maija Grotell who became her mentor. In 1955, Takaezu traveled to Japan where she studied Buddhism and the techniques of traditional Japanese Pottery which continued to influence her work. She taught for 10 years at the Cleveland Institute of Art and then from 1967 to 1992, she taught at Princeton University where she was awarded an honorary doctorate. She retired in 1992 to become a studio artist. In addition to her studio in New Jersey, she made many of her larger sculptures at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York and then lived in Hawaii for 10 years and died March 9, 2011 in Honolulu.

Cooper-Hewitt Museum, New York $1,600 - $2,000

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96 Toshiko Takaezu (1922-2011; USA) Closed Form #1 Stoneware; ht. 9, dia. 7.5 in.

Artist signature incised on base.

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97 Ruth Duckworth (1919-2009; Germany) Plate ca 1968 Stoneware; ht. 2.5, dia. 9.5 in.

Artist stamp on foot.

An early example of the various forms Duckworth would make over her 90 year career, this seemingly simple bowl has all the characteristics of the many forms she would become known for. Made in England prior to her move to the USA after fleeing Germany in WWII. $1,000 - $2,000 98 Ruth Duckworth (1919-2009; Germany) Untitled Vessel ca 1965 Stoneware; ht. 19, 12.5, dp. 10 in.

Duckworth’s ceramics are often praised for their ambitious scale. But, like Hans Coper, whom she revered, Duckworth had the ability when working in stoneware to imbue sculptures with great presence and fecund energy. In particular the earlier works are overlooked masterpieces as can be seen by this predecessor to her much admired “Mama Pot” that she would create upon moving to the USA. $5,000 - $6,000

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99 Robert Turner (1913-2005; USA) High Square ca 1988 Stoneware; ht. 13, dia. 11.75 in.

Incised Artist signature and #220 on base.

Exhibition/Publication: Back to the Future, Putting Pottery into Perspective, 1990, Rockford College, IL; High Museum, Atlanta, GA; Laurence University, Appleton, MI; University of Art History, Tempe, AZ. Exhibit A, Chicago, IL 1988 $4,500 - $6,500 100 Robert Turner (1913-2005; USA) de Chelly Vessel ca 1968 Stoneware; ht. 8.25, dia. 7.75 in.

Artist signature marked on base.

Includes Robert Turner; Shaping Silence, A Life in Clay by Marsha Mira and Tony Hepburn. This edition is signed by the artist and the authors. $4,500 - $6,500

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101 Robert Turner (1913-2005; USA) Black Dome ca 1993 Stoneware; ht. 8.25, dia. 7.75 in.

Artist signature incised on base.

Among the last works made by Turner and coming from the Turner Estate where it has been lovingly stored, this piece has a gloss surface, unique among Turner’s work and predicts where his future works would go before his untimely passing. While the form is his classic “Dome” shape, it is in his black color which few, if any, “Dome” works were made in. The beauty of this piece is not easily seen in the images but the energy and subtly would be a magnificent addition to any Turner collection.

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102 Beatrice Wood (1893-1998; USA) Small Crater Vase ca 1968 Earthenware; ht. 4, dia. 4.5 in.

Artist BEATO signature on base.

Wood created numerous glazes, most notably her lusters but in the early years she experimented with many surfaces and did manage to control the “crater” surface among other glazes. This small but beautiful example is a clear understanding of the amazing surfaces she could create.

Gifted by the artist and passed down through the family. $500 - $900 103 Beatrice Wood (1893-1998; USA) Glass Glazed Plate ca 1959 Stoneware with pooled glaze; ht. 1.75, dia. 12 in.

Illegible signature on base.

A surface Beatrice loved to create in her early years, these plates are often referred to as “glass glaze”, a firing of a thick glaze that would blend into other colors and add a “crackle” as she made her many kiln experiments. Rare in her work, this is an excellent example of this amazingly creative artist.

Gifted by the artist and passed down through the family. $800 - $1,500 104 Beatrice Wood (1893-1998; USA) Draped Lady Plate ca 1958 Glazed earthenware; ht. 1.25, dia. 9.5 in.

Artist BEATO signature on base.

“Queens” and “Empresses” were a common theme in the drawn plates of Beatrice, an early example of Women’s Rights at a time when women had yet to be allowed in the larger world of American life. This piece, showing “Madonna-like” image has all the classic qualities of her work at that time.

Gifted by the artist and passed down through the family. $1,000 - $2,000

105 Beatrice Wood (1893-1998; USA) Cubist Plaque 1949 Glazed earthenware; ht. .75, wd. 11, dp. 11 in.

Beatrice Wood’s many years knowing Marcel Duchamp who remained a friend (and ex-lover) of her’s through to his passing was a huge influence on her early works. Cubism fascinated Beatrice and she often created, in the early years, her own version of cubist musicians, female figure and the like. This particular tile was installed in the previous owners home and removed with careful consideration. These works rarely come up at auction and is a rare example of this artists work.

Gifted by the artist and passed down through the family. $2,000 - $3,000 106 Beatrice Wood (1893-1998; USA) Blue Luster Bottle ca 1959 Stoneware; ht. 2.75, dia. 2.75 in.

Artist BEATO signature on base.

Size does not always matter when it comes to the works of Beatrice Wood. Some of her most brilliant examples are small, an actual “potters treasure”. This example, measuring just under 3” high, has all the brilliance of her throwing and luster surface with the tiniest of openings, a salute to her throwing ability. Wood’s work ethic was daily and she felt she had not accomplished anything if she hadn’t produced a variety of works, both large and small, so some of her most magnificent works are less than 4” such as this example. $900 - $1,500 107 Beatrice Wood (1893-1998; USA) Gold Luster Handled Bottle ca 1980 Earthenware; ht. 5.5, wd. 6, dp. 3.5 in.

Artist signature on base.

By the mid-1970’s Wood’s grasp on luster glaze became her best and would continue through to her passing at 105 years of age. This piece, a Handled Bottle, shows the luster surface at its best, an almost hammered gold quality with many colors in one glaze that thrilled the artist. $1,000 - $1,500

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108 Beatrice Wood (1893-1998; USA) Superb Luster Bowl ca 1985 Earthenware; ht. 3.5, dia. 11.75 in.

Artist signature on base.

Wood was introduced to Marcel Duchamp in 1917 and became an intimate friend of the painter and a member of his reche´rche culturelle clique which included Francis Picabia, Man Ray and others. She was present when the most famous ceramic work of art in the 20th century, Duchamp’s “Fountain” (1917), was thrown off the Independents Salon by the jury. Wood’s interest in making ceramics was aroused in 1933 when she wanted to produce a teapot to match a set of six luster plates and joined the adult pottery classes at Hollywood High School.

She studied with Glen Lukens at the University of Southern California in 1938, and in 1940 with Gertrud and Otto Natzler. By 1950 Wood emerged as the leading American exponent of luster pottery and had the most remarkable career, actively making and exhibiting until close to her death at 105. Her work is in scores of museum collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Pompidou Center in Paris.

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109 Beatrice Wood (1893-1998; USA) Breakfast for One ca 1991 Earthenware; teapot ht. 7, wd. 7.25, dp. 4 in.

Each piece signed BEATO on base At the age of 98 Beatrice created this service as a recognition that “Breakfast for One” was to be her future. Of course if a handsome man was to bring it to her, she would have been in ecstasy. The ten piece lusterware set includes teapot, lidded sugar, creamer, teacup and saucer, lidded plate for toast, small flower vase and two goblets.

Garth Clark Gallery, New York $8,000 - $10,000

110 Beatrice Wood (1893-1998; USA) Superb Gold Luster Chalice ca 1980 Earthenware; ht. 12.5, dia. 9.25 in.

Unsigned.

Finding a work by Wood over 10� high is rare and this magnificent chalice is a rare find indeed. Multicolored luster, that which thrilled the artist, was her most difficult glaze and this example must have her pleased her tremendously.

Exhibition/Publication: Beatrice Wood: A Retrospective, 1983-84; Everson Museum of Art, NY; Delaware Art Museum, DA; California State University, Fullerton, CA; Garth Clark Gallery, New York, NY. Greenberg Gallery, St. Louis, MO $9,000 - $12,000 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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111 Lucie Rie (1902-1995; Austria/UK) Blue Lava Pinched Vase ca 1958 Stoneware; ht. 7.5, wd. 5.5, dp. 4 in.

Artist LR stamp on base.

Dame Lucie Rie was and remains one of the most important ceramic figures in Britain today. This rare and early piece has a subtle blue cast to the crater glaze and is a unique example of this artist’s work.

Purchased from the Galerie Besson, London $6,000 - $10,000

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112 Lucie Rie (1902-1995; Austria/UK) Exquisite Blue Lava Bottle ca 1958 Stoneware with blue and taupe pitted glaze; ht. 12.75, dia. 5 in.

Artist stamp impressed on base.

Acquired by the current owner during a visit to Rie’s studio in 1958, this beautiful bottle vase has a unique and spectacular lava glaze that would eventually disappear from Rie’s vocabulary. A rare piece indeed, in excellent condition and standing an impressive 12.75 in. in height. $6,000 - $10,000

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113 Lucie Rie (1902-1995; Austria/UK) Narrow Rim Bottle ca 1986 Stoneware: ht. 11, dia. 4.5 in.

Artist stamp on base.

The “swirl” crater glaze by Lucie Rie is one of her most sought-after and this elegant tall bottle form is a classic example of Britain’s leading ceramic artist. Acquired in 1986, this is a superb example of Rie’s work.

Peter Dingley Gallery, Stratford, UK $8,000 - $12,000

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114 Lucie Rie (1902-1995; Austria/UK) Flared Rim Bottle ca 1986 Stoneware; ht. 9.5, ht. 5 in.

A flared-rim bottle in soft pink and grey crater glaze, this statuesque piece has all the qualities of Rie at her best.

Garth Clark Gallery, New York $8,000 - $12,000

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115 Akio Takamori (1950; Japan/USA) Female Bather with Mirror ca 1984 Stoneware; ht. 23, wd. 15.25, dp. 5 in.

Artist signature on reverse Known as an “Envelope” form, this piece by Takamori is what set American ceramics alight in the 1980’s. A flattened form yet also a vessel, the figure is lovingly drawn on the form and harkens back to Renoir’s “The Bathers” as well as many other classical depictions of the female form in classical painting. $4,000 - $6,000 116 Ralph Bacerra (1938-2008; USA) Untitled: Animal ca 1987 Glazed stoneware: ht. 33, wd. 41.25, dp. 10 in.

Artist signature incised on base.

Ralph Bacerra, the consummate ceramic artist of the late 20th century created a small group of large-scale sculptures that are frequently referred to as “Animals”. Much larger than any body of work he would make in the ensuing years, these works are highly sought-after due to their scale and anthropomorphism. Bacerra will be the subject of a retrospective at the Otis Ben Maltz Gallery of the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles September 26 to December 6, 2015 entitled “Exquisite Beauty” and curated by Meg Linton and Jo Lauria.

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117 Jim Melchert (1930; USA) Photo Negative with Ashtray 1968 Ceramic, glass and photographic negative; ht. 7, wd. 18, dp. 19.75 in.

This exceptional 1968 sculpture by Melchert is a rare opportunity to acquire a masterpiece. In the artists own words: “It anticipated my move into later Conceptual projects. I had begun taking a lot of photographs in the mid-60s and even had my own darkroom for printing them.

One of the things that intrigued me was the existence of a negative, essentially a filter that light passing through would render positive. You could block off part of the negative when you printed it so that the light would print or liberate only a section of it, allowing to be part of

our world. I decided to play with that notion by imagining that I had taken a photo at a table where someone was sitting, where he had an ashtray and an inverted a cup tipped on his hand. The only part that was printed of the negative was a square framing the ashtray which, having been brought into our world became real glass and could be moved.

It helps to recall how popular smoking was in the ‘60s. My artwork was completed when a person reached towards it to flick the ash off a cigarette. That person’s hand contrasted with the one in the negative that would never move or feel the weight of the cup on its finger. The idea was to complete a work linked with performance; only then could it be fully appreciated. The drawback, of course, is that it won’t occur to most people who see it to realize that there’s more to it than some glazed clay and object with an ashtray on it.” $5,000 - $8,000

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118 Michael Lucero (1953; USA) Tree Beetle 1986 Glazed earthenware; ht. 17.25, wd. 7.75, dp. 5 in.

Artist signature and date on base.

Among the many bodies of work created by Lucero in the 1980’s, his most subtle were his “bug and fish” series from the mid 1980’s. Taking the form of an actual creature and surfacing it with his amazing matte glazed imagery and then surrounding the edge of the creature with black, these works, mainly exhibited at the Everson Museum in Syracuse New York have a classicism that overwhelmed the viewer. This piece is a prime example of that body of work that would never be repeated as the years went on. $4,500 - $6,000 46

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119 Michael Lucero (1953; USA) Chameleon on the House 2010 Earthenware; ht. 9, 10.25, dp. 3.75 in.

Artist signature and date on base.

In 2010, Lucero began a series of “Teapot” forms that both abstracted the shape and added his bright glazed palette to create something more than a teapot. At the core is a “house” and from there is simply the beginning. Few of these works were exhibited and are rarely seen in collections. $4,500 - $5,500

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120 Michael Lucero (1953; USA) Smoke in Eye 2010 Earthenware; ht. 9.75, wd. 11, dp. 4.25 Artist signed and dated within body of work.

Another in this small series of “Teapot” works by Lucero, his classic glazing and abstract form is iconic including the mysterious “eye” that has appeared throughout his career. $4,500 - $5,500 SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES, ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL LOTS AT COWANS.COM

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121 Betty Woodman (1930; USA) Classic Terra Sigillata Pillow Pitcher ca 1980 Earthenware; ht. 19, wd. 27, dp. 14.5 in.

Artist stamp on the base of applied handle.

When Woodman came upon this form, known as a “Pillow Pitcher”, the ceramics world went crazy. This particularly superb example is surfaced in “terra-sigillata”, a fine suspension of clay slip that gives a smooth silky surface. These works are extremely rare as Woodman would eventually move to glazes on these forms in her long career. This is one of the signatures of late 20th Century Studio Pottery.

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122 Betty Woodman (1930; USA) Luscious Pillow Pitcher ca 1981 Whiteware; ht. 17.25, wd. 22.5, dp. 13.75 in.

Artist stamp at base of pulled handle.

As Woodman would develop her signature “Pillow Pitcher”, she would eventually move into rich glazes as can be seen on this piece. The form retains its powerful presence but takes on a different quality with her variation on the “Tang” glazes of the 8th Century Chinese glazes. $8,000 - $12,000

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123 Ken Price (1935-2012; USA) Village Cup #1 ca 1982 Glazed and incised earthenware; 2.75, dia. 2.75 in.

Inventory sticker on base 7438/33 Ken Price’s fascination with the “void” or “volume” in his sculptures was an attraction he could not resist. All his works had an interior exploration beginning with the cup that he explored for decades. These works, from 1982 are all from the James Corcoran Gallery in Los Angeles. The cup is a simple object that fits comfortably in your hand and becomes a part of you, a vessel of usefulness and content. These “Mexican Village Cups” are prized possessions ever since “Happy’s Curios” of the early to mid-1970s and are small treasures from one of the most significant artists of our time. $5,000 - $7,000 124 Ken Price (1935-2012; USA) Mexican Village Cup #2 ca 1982 Glazed and incised earthenware; ht. 2.75, dia. 2.75 in.

Inventory sticker JCG 38781; 7438/32 $5,000 - $7,000 125 Ken Price (1935-2012; USA) Mexican Village Cup #3 ca 1982 Earthenware; ht. 3, dia. 2.75 in.

Inventory sticker C6, 38981 on base. $5,000 - $7,000

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126 Ken Price (1935-2012; USA) The Adventures of Lorna Cup #1 ca 1992 Earthenware with underglaze; ht. 2.75, dia. 2.375 in.

Inventory sticker on base JCG/39181 Later in Price’s career, he re-explored the cup form with “Lorna,” a character which would appear in his drawings as well. Few of these works exist today but this collection of three, all from the James Corcoran Gallery in Los Angeles, show his dynamic draftsmanship in glaze. The character “Lorna” would age through the years as Price drew her but these cups are among the few examples that can be found today, a prize for any collector of Ken Price’s work.

James Corcoran Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1992 $5,000 - $7,000 127 Ken Price (1935-2012; USA) The Adventures of Lorna Cup #2 ca 1992 Earthenware with underglaze; ht. 2.75, dia. 2 in.

Inventory sticker on base JCG/36781 James Corcoran Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1992 $5,000 - $7,000 128 Ken Price (1935-2012; USA) The Adventures of Lorna Cup #3 ca 1992 Earthenware with underglaze; ht. 2.75, dia. 2 in.

Inventory sticker on base JCG/36581 James Corcoran Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1992 $5,000 - $7,000

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129 Milton Avery (1885-1965; USA) Plates Set of Six Ceramic Plates ca 1964 Stoneware with transfer decoration; dia. 10.75 in.

Artist signed in decal and edition size 30 printed on reverse.

Milton Avery was born in 1895 and studied at the Connecticut League of Art Students in Hartford under Charles Noel Flagg and at the Art Society School there under Albertus Jones. As the American upholder of Henri Matisse’s coloristic doctrine, Avery developed the French artist’s decorative surfaces into subtly toned color zones, thus breaking the ground for the Color Field painting of Mark Rothko and Adolph Gottlieb, both of whom were friends. Classical motifs and subject matter in portraits, still life and coastal landscapes were his main thematic areas and genres. A prolific painter, graphic artist and ceramist, Milton Avery received numerous awards from American art institutions before he died in 1965 but only became widely famous retrospectively, acclaimed as one of the most influential of American 20th-century painters.

These plates were made in 1964 for a limited edition ceramics project for Art In America Magazine, curated and directed by Cleve Gray. Artists included in the project were David Smith, Helen Frankenthaler, Louise Nevelson, Ben Shahn and others. Almost none of the editions were completed beyond the first prototypes. The work was on exhibition at American Federation of Arts Gallery, New York from November 30 through December 11, 1964. Thereafter they were shown at museums across the US. Avery made six ceramic plates in a planned edition of 30, produced at the Delano Studio. This is the first and only full set of plates to have been found since the project was created. $8,000 - $15,000

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130 Magdalene Odundo (1950, Kenya;USA) Black Flared Rim Vessel 1991 Reduction fired earthenware; ht. 14.5, dia. 12.25 in.

Artist Odundo signature and date incised on base.

Born in Nairobi, Odundo received her early education in both India and Kenya. She moved to England in 1971 to continue her training in graphic art. In 1974-1975, she visited Nigeria and Kenya to study traditional hand-built pottery techniques. She also traveled to San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico to observe the making of blackware vessels. In 1976, Odundo received a BA from St. Joseph’s College of Art and Design. She then earned a master’s degree at the Royal College of Art in London.

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Terms and Conditions By registering and bidding in an auction conducted by Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. (“Cowan’s”), bidders (whether present in person, by telephone, by agent, by written or telephone absentee bid instruction, or through a live internet connection) agree to be bound by these terms. These are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. Cowan’s retains the right to bar any bidder from participating in any auction and to exclude or reject any bid.

1) REGISTRATION. All bidders must register their name, permanent street address (no P.O. Boxes), and telephone number prior to the auction. Unless known to Cowan’s, all registrants are required to present two forms of identification, at least one of which must include a current photograph. Bidders may be required to present a valid Visa or MasterCard. By registering with Cowan’s or submitting an absentee bid form, an individual registrant authorizes Cowan’s to obtain a copy of his or her consumer credit report and authorizes Cowan’s, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding the registrant’s participation in the bidding process.

2) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. Bidding on any item, whether in person, by phone, by absentee bid or via a live internet auction indicates the bidder’s agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions for Bidders. Any right of bidder under this agreement shall not be assignable and shall only be enforceable by the original buyer. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio. All bidders submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Ohio.

3) TERMS OF SALE. Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any bid for any reason. The highest bidder for each lot acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the “buyer”. If any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the successful bidder will be determined or the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold.

4) BUYER’S PREMIUM. (a) Buyer’s Premium for “Antique and Modern Firearms” auctions; the Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 17.5% the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 10% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000. (b) Buyer’s Premium for “Fine and Decorative Art”, “Modern Ceramics”, “American Indian and Western Art”, “American History”, “Fine Jewelry and Timepieces” , “World at War” and any other specialized auctions; the Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 20% the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 10% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000. (c) Buyer’s Premium for online, timed and other third-party bidding platforms may vary.

5) ESTIMATES AND RESERVES. Presale estimates are intended to be guides and may or may not reflect the ultimate hammer price of a lot.

Cowan’s retains the right to change estimates on any lot up to time of sale. A reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the seller of the lot and Cowan’s. In the case of reserved lots, the seller has authorized Cowan’s to bid on seller’s behalf until the reserve price is reached. In no case will the reserve be higher than the low presale estimate. Cowan’s standard house reserve on all property at auction is one-half of the low estimate.

6) WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. Cowan’s makes a limited warranty only to the original buyer of record concerning the authenticity of each lot for a period of 14 days after bidder’s receipt of the purchased lot. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed lot. If these experts determine that the item is not genuine, the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the amount paid for the item. It is specifically understood and agreed that the rescission of the sale and refund is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law or in equity, and such remedy is conditioned upon the buyer returning the property in the same condition as at the time of sale. Cowan’s shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All sales are final, with no returns or refunds except as provided in this limited warranty.

Except as provided in the immediately proceeding paragraph, EVERY LOT IS SOLD “AS IS”, without any representations or warranties by Cowan’s or the seller as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition or value of the property, or the correctness or completeness of the catalogue or other description of the property, and no statement, whether written or oral, shall be deemed such a representation, warranty or assumption of liability. Cowan’s makes no representation or warranty that the buyer of manuscript material, photographs, prints or works of art will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Cowan’s does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given in the catalogue descriptions may be approximate.

7) DEFINITIONS OF AUTHORSHIP. “By” or “Maker/Artist” — in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated “Attributed to” — in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated “Signed” or “Marked” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker “Bearing the signature (or mark) of” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is probably, but not definitely, that of the artist or maker stated “Circle of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and by an artist or maker closely associated with the stated artist or maker “School of” — in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker “Manner of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker “After” — in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker 8) INSPECTION. Except for Online-Only Auctions, all lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan’s website, www.cowans.com, and prospective bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan’s directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan’s does not warrant the condition of any item. Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan’s and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective bidder the condition status on any lot.

Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan’s.

ABSENTEE, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET BIDDING Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective bidders. Cowan’s shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet.

9) ABSENTEE BIDDING. Absentee bids are accepted via mail, fax, email and on Cowan’s website. Such bids will be posted with the time and date of arrival, with ties being awarded to the earliest bidder. Absentee bids that are faxed or emailed to Cowan’s need to be in the office at least 2 hours before the sale begins.

An absentee bidder unknown to Cowan’s may be required to submit a bank letter of credit prior to the auction, or, using a credit card, deposit with Cowan’s a fee equaling 30% of the absentee bid.

All absentee bids are executed competitively by a member of the auction staff. The auction staff will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible and will bid up to the amount designated by the absentee bidder only if necessary. Cowan’s does not accept “buy bids,” or absentee bids which have no limit. In the event of a tie bid between a floor and an absentee bidder, the floor bid will be honored.

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10) TELEPHONE BIDDING. Bidding live via the telephone is available on a first come, first served basis for those lots with a low estimate of $500 or greater. In order for Cowan’s to efficiently serve the needs of those who wish to bid by phone, please note the following: • To participate in the auction by telephone, potential bidders must complete and sign the absentee bid form and check “I WISH TO BID BY TELEPHONE” for the designated lots. Potential bidders may also reserve a phone line on Cowan’s website. If faxing or emailing requests for phone bidding, they need to be in Cowan’s office 2 hours before the sale begins. Once the auction begins, requests left on Cowan’s website may not be retrieved by the staff.

• Telephone bidders are advised to indicate an “insurance bid”, which amount will become an absentee bid, pursuant to the absentee bidding process set forth above, if Cowan’s can not reach the bidder by telephone for a particular indicated lot.

• Telephone bidders must disable any caller ID or other call blocking mechanism.

• Cowan’s sells about 100 lots per hour, so telephone bidders should plan accordingly. Cowan’s will attempt to reach each telephone bidder, but Cowan’s is in no way responsible for missed calls.

11) INTERNET BIDDING. Internet bidding is available through our website; additionally, Cowan’s may post certain auctions on Live Auctioneers (liveauctioneers.com) or Proxibid (proxibid.com). There may be terms which apply solely to internet bids that should be reviewed online at the time of sale. Cowan’s is not responsible for any failure to execute a bid and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with an internet auction.

12) BIDDING INCREMENTS. The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan’s will automatically reduce any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments.

For Bids Falling Between Bidding Increment $0-500 $25 $501-1,000 $50 $1,001-3,000 $100 $3,001-5,000 $250 $5,001 and up $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer Cowan’s reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction.

AFTER THE AUCTION 13) BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately (a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and (b) is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan’s. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction. Cowan’s will not rescind sales with buyers that have disputes regarding firearm’s bore condition.

14) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The discounted “Purchase Price” for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer’s premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. Payment may be made with cash, personal or traveler’s check or credit card. Cowan’s reserves the right to hold a purchased lot until a check has cleared.

A convenience fee of $15.00 will be assessed to all transactions made in the alternate payment channels: Phone payments are made available as a convenience outside Cowan’s Auctions customary payment channels, therefore these payments are qualified as payments made in the alternative payment channel. All forms of payment made using this method will be assessed the convenience fee. Please call Cowan’s Auctions if you have any questions regarding this policy.

PLEASE NOTE: A surcharge of 2% will be assessed to all credit card transactions. This surcharge is not greater than our cost of acceptance.

Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone or who are absentee bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. By signing the absentee bid form or placing a bid by telephone, an absentee bidder authorizes Cowan’s to charge the Purchase Price for each lot for which such bidder is the successful bidder to the credit card number provided by telephone or on the absentee bid form, unless payment in full or alternative payment instruction is received within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released

by Cowan’s unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full.

Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction.

Cowan’s may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan’s that remains unpaid after 30 days. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney’s fees incurred by Cowan’s to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law.

15) SALES TAX. Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax.

16) SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan’s will authorize the shipment of purchased items usually within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion Cowan’s Auctions. Cowan’s is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS. Cowan’s will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location other than within the United States.

Buyers outside the United States must make their own shipping arrangements taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm.

Property made of or containing certain plant or animal materials, such as coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone, baleen, tortoiseshell, etc., may require a license or certificate before exportation from the United States and importation to another country. If you are purchasing items that contain these materials, you need to check the government wildlife import requirements in the countries from which and to which the item is being shipped prior to bidding. Since the export and import licenses are independently issued by the countries of origin and destination, obtaining one does not guarantee that you can obtain the other. Purchasers are responsible for making timely payments on items won at auction, even if a license is delayed or denied.

17) SHIPPING CHARGES. Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial.

18) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan’s has not received shipping instructions within 21 days after the auction date, a $10 per item per day storage fee may be charged to the buyer.

19) CANCELLATION OF SALE. If purchased property remains in the custody of Cowan’s for a period of 60 days following the auction, Cowan’s may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan’s costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan’s.

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Name (please print)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City__________________________________________________________ State_________________________________________ Zip______________________ Phone________________________________________Fax____________________________________________ Email____________________________________ I request that Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. (“Cowan’s”) (i) enter bids on the following lots up to the maximum price I have indicated for each lot in the “Absentee Bid” column; or (ii) reserve a telephone line for telephone bidding for the lots indicated. I request that if Cowan’s is unable to reach me for telephone bidding for a lot, that Cowan’s enter bids on such lot up to the maximum price indicated in the “Insurance Bid” column. I understand that Cowan’s will execute the absentee bids competitively on my behalf. I further understand that Cowan’s executes absentee bids and allows telephone bids as a convenience for customers and that Cowan’s is not responsible for failure to execute bids or for errors relating to the execution of my bids. I agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions for Bidders printed in the auction catalog and listed on Cowan’s web site www.cowanauctions.com and I understand that I am responsible for determining the condition and authenticity of any lot, and that all items are sold AS IS with no returns or refunds. By submitting this Absentee Bid Form, I authorize Cowan’s to obtain a copy of my individual consumer credit report and authorize Cowan’s, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding my participation in the bidding process.

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