Modern + Design Auction
Thu, Apr 21, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 219
Geoffrey Swindell Ceramic Spin Top Form
Estimate: $200 - $400
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 |
(British, born 1945)
of squat spherical form, green, orange, and brown, peacock glaze, sandblasted, white finial, circular foot, signed "S" to base, 5-1/4 x 4 in.
Note: Teapots, spinning tops, and footed globular bottles are among the signature works of Swindell, a British artist who specializes in porcelain miniature ceramics. Many of his tiny forms resemble sea shells and other small marine creatures.
Provenance: Graham Gallery, 1980s; Private Collection, New York
Condition
paper label to base, glued accession number to base
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