Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Modern and Design

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 76

Toshiko Takaezu

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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

(Hawaii, 1922-2011)

four footed ceramic bowls, all signed "TT" on bases: light and mottled dark gray glaze, 3-1/4 x 4-1/8 in. diameter; orange, reddish brown, and brown glaze, 2-1/2 x 4-5/8 in. diameter; mottled reddish brown and gray glaze, 3-1/4 x 4-3/4 in. diameter; runny brown, yellow, and pale blue glaze, 3-1/8 x 4-1/2 in. diameterÿÿ

Provenance: Private Collection, Nashville, Tennessee

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, some kiln debris and minor wear to bases, scattered pinholes and firing anomalies as made; orange and reddish brown example with separation in base near signature (probably a firing anomaly as made)

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