Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Modern and Design

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 161

Four Large Gainey Ceramic Planters

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

American, 20th/21st century, four cylindrical ceramic white glazed planters, all stamped "USA", smaller example stamped "Gainey Ceramics/USA/AC-14/LA Verne, Calif.", 13-3/4 x 15 in. diameter; largest 16-1/2 x 17-1/4 in. diameterÿÿ

Provenance: Collection from Blue Haven, designed by Carter Williams, Raleigh, North Carolina

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, some tape residue, wear and losses to glaze, wear consistent with use in outdoor setting; one larger example with large crack in base; one larger example with crackle, two chips to rim; smaller example with chip to base at underside

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