C. Alan Johnson Ceramic Bear + Hanaka Stone Bear
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**Originally Listed At $150**
North America, United States, Alaska, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. Two charming bears, one made by Alaskan artist C. Alan Johnson (active/lived in Alaska, 1926-2013), and the other carved by J. Hanaka, likely an inuit artist. The polar bear is ceramic and signed on the stomach "C. ALAN JOHNSON Β© 1986 AD 84." The surface is hand-painted with white fur and black details on the face and feet. This polar bear was part of the collectable Alaska Figurines for which Johnson became well known. The smaller bear is hand carved from a light green and brown soapstone. The back legs are engraved with "J. Hanaka" and "AK USA." Size Johnson bear: 5.5" L x 2.5" W x 2.625" H (14 cm x 6.4 cm x 6.7 cm); Hanaka bear: 2.75" L x 1.5" W x 1.375" H (7 cm x 3.8 cm x 3.5 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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#142501
North America, United States, Alaska, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. Two charming bears, one made by Alaskan artist C. Alan Johnson (active/lived in Alaska, 1926-2013), and the other carved by J. Hanaka, likely an inuit artist. The polar bear is ceramic and signed on the stomach "C. ALAN JOHNSON Β© 1986 AD 84." The surface is hand-painted with white fur and black details on the face and feet. This polar bear was part of the collectable Alaska Figurines for which Johnson became well known. The smaller bear is hand carved from a light green and brown soapstone. The back legs are engraved with "J. Hanaka" and "AK USA." Size Johnson bear: 5.5" L x 2.5" W x 2.625" H (14 cm x 6.4 cm x 6.7 cm); Hanaka bear: 2.75" L x 1.5" W x 1.375" H (7 cm x 3.8 cm x 3.5 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#142501
Condition
Chips and losses to foot of Hanaka bear, and nicks to high-pointed areas. Johnson bear is intact with minor discoloration and felt pads on feet for stability.
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C. Alan Johnson Ceramic Bear + Hanaka Stone Bear
Estimate $250 - $375
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