These British studio ceramicists reshaped the mediumNEW YORK — The story of studio ceramics is inextricably linked to multiple countries and cultures, so when looking at ceramicists working in Great Britain in the 20th century, we actually need to cast our gaze across the world. These British artists were often inspired by pottery they saw on their travels or by exported […]
Modern Made auction Oct. 23 celebrates European designLONDON – From pottery by Hans Coper to jewelry by Henning Koppel and furniture by John Makepeace, Lyon & Turnbull’s Modern Made auction on Oct. 23 brings to market important works from across the European design canon. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
Ancient marble head rolls to $188,800 at Cottone Auctions GENESEO, N.Y. – An outstanding Cycladic marble head dating from 2,500 B.C. with impeccable provenance soared to $188,800 and an elegant sculpture of black-and-red-painted sheet metal by Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976), titled Crayfish, sold for $153,400 at a two-session auction held Sept. 22-23 by Cottone Auctions. Absentee and Internet bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
Ceramics Collector: Hans Coper, master of form and volumeNEW YORK – Hans Coper (1920-1981) was a transformative genius in the ceramics world, so it is not surprising that his impressive body of work has captured the attention of both art historians and collectors. Although the medium was clay, his vision transcended the material and became fully integrated into the world of contemporary design […]