Day 1: Important Asian Works of Art
Thu, Sep 15, 2016 10:00AM EDT - Fri, Sep 16, 2016 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 1
Sakuma Totaro
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
(Japanese, 1900-1976) Late 1940s, two important documented stoneware pieces by Mashiko folk potter, including a multi-color dip and ladle-glazed tea bowl and large deep bowl with turquoise and persimmon-glazed highlights, tea bowl 3 x 5 in.; large bowl 16 x 4-1/4 in.; with four reproduction images of period photographs of Totaro Sakuma. Condition: both in good condition. Notes: Prof. Bennett selected Mashiko pottery village as a research site for the eventual publication of [Japanese Village in Transition] with co-author Herb Passen. While conducting his studies, he befriended Sakuma Totaro and acquired a number of his and the family kiln’s pots. Sakuma was an accomplished potter from a distinguished Mashiko pottery family, but is perhaps best known as Hamada Shoji’s first and best friend in Mashiko. The Sakuma pots, although true examples of [Mingei], seem to reflect the new aesthetic that Hamada brought from his world travels. Sakuma’s grandson, Sakuma Fujiya (1963- ), now continues the family potting tradition in Mashiko. Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Collection of Prof. John W. Bennett; Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina
Condition
both in good condition
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