Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Modern + Contemporary

Thu, Nov 11, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 130

Four Studio Art Masks and Busts

Estimate: $500 - $700

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

comprising: an example by Michael Barnes (American, 20th/21st century), a triangular stoneware mask, raised on a black metal stand, signed "Barnes 1/04" to verso, 12-1/2 in.; Paul J. Nelson (American, born 1945), Bust of Salvador Dali, raised on black metal stand, signed, "Paul J. Nelson 2014", 8-1/2 in.; two examples signed indistinctly, possibly "Darryl H. Ohr", one raised on a cobalt base, signed and dated "'97" to base, 9 in.; the other set on a stone base, signed and dated "'03" to back, 7 in.

Provenance: Jerry and Deena Kaplan Collection of Modern Art and Crafts

Condition

Michael Barnes in overall good condition; Paul J. Nelson with some minor scratching, felt pads to base; cobalt base in overall good condition with some scratching to base; orange example in overall good condition, dusty, felt pads to base

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